Discusses the development of Alabama's system of community junior colleges and technical institutes. (Author/RK)

Discusses measurement techniques developed in the Nuffield A level physical science assessment and statistical results obtained in 1968 and 1971. Concludes that individual projects are contributors of positive and valuable educational experiences to the course. (CC)

The author analyzes the question of the resource center being another educationist's dream, foredoomed by the conditions imposed by its own nature. The difficulties in making resource centers a reality are discussed. (HB)

The author considers major topics related to the different forms of rural education. Rural primary education, vocational training, agricultural training, education of women, the different forms of lifelong education and teacher training are discussed, mentioning the specific role of audiovisual aids suggested for use in different types of…

Describes a program of educational improvement wherein the community and teacher interacted to save precious time in the classroom and enhanced the relationship of parents and educators. (RK)

A discussion of more effective educational programs that can be developed with the aid of status testing which measures the pre-instructional status of students on specified educational outcomes. Elementary school children in grades K through 3 took status tests in letter formation, editing, and composition. The results were used to confirm the…

Article represents the general consensus of various educational developments relevant to the growth of community and junior colleges that educational delegates discussed at an annual meeting. (RK)

Concerning future changes in the structure of education, this excerpt is taken from the conclusion of a larger work, soon to be published, which shows characteristic trends in development of eleven countries during the last two decades. (JB)

New York City's Mayor outlines the directions education is taking in its urban development. (RK)

Function of technical education in South Carolina is to provide training programs to prepare people for known job opportunities. (Editor)

Schools exist to prepare non-adults and adults for various functions in the community. The five aims discussed here are: (a) duties of a citizen, (b) professional work, (c) participation in social life, (d) private life, (e) organization of leisure. (JB)

Argues the need for a complete reanalysis and reappraisal of the total offerings in American History in the United States. (JM)

Focuses on changes necessary in higher education to implement a systems approach to teaching-learning. (Editor)

Analyzes the cultural, social, economic, and political problems involved in handling new communications technologies, describes the electronic "nuts and bolts" of the communications-information revolution, and looks closely at potential contributions communications technology can make to development. Available from: Editorial, Sales and…