This bulletin is essentially a revision of an earlier one--"A Survey of Cooperative Engineering Education," Bulletin 1949, No. 15, now out of print--by the same author, using some of the same content, but with new data and broadened coverage. It attempts to cover all cooperative education programs at the college and technical institute levels,…

This 341-item bibliography on the future of education covers development of education (general analyses, problems, higher education, innovation, educational development); education and society (social and cultural factors, economy); education and the individual (learning process, needs, teachers, teaching); physical environment; and international…

In 14 articles a record, a tribute and an analysis of struggles of humanistic educators who worked toward new forms of higher education (1966-1980) and four models are presented. Recommendations for more enlightened humanistic endeavors are discussed with a look toward the future of education. (RC)

From institutional histories, this article documents misconceptions that the early land-grant colleges were unique in the land-grant heritage, derived from student demand, "revolutionized" post-Civil War agriculture and industry, and enjoyed state favor. Our neglect to understand their dominant national role and incremental educational…

Since 1917, Soviet policy has stressed self-determination of non-Russian populations and a commitment to their education. Using 1970 All-Union Census data and some later information, the author examines progress made toward this goal and the educational achievement of various groups. Success is noted and some problems outlined. (Author/SJL)

Preprogram, field experience, and postprogram activities (e.g., community study skill development, communication skill development, orientation assignments, the university environment abroad, the family home-stay, work experiences, independent projects) can be used to enhance the value of cross-cultural experiences. (MSE)

Describes impressions of Chinese education from an August 1978 visit and the changes in the educational system since 1949, when the communist party came to power, to increase political study, practical learning, and manual labor. Individual development is only a means to the goal of national growth. (MF)

Presents an overview of issues and concerns related to rural education and schools in 12 member nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Major problems include lack of access to specialized resources and supporting institutions and rural diseconomics. Relevant issues are organization, teacher training, and…

Describes the status of teaching physics in the polytechnic institutions in the United Kingdom. The article also discusses: (1) development of courses in polytechnics; (2) types of physics courses; (3) role of physics departments; and (4) trends in teaching physics. (HM)

Described is a one-week summer chemistry workshop held at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pennsylvania, for secondary school students. Experiments and evaluation results of the workshops are provided. (HM)

India's national adult education program is being planned to bring literacy to its 310 million adult illiterates. The first stage is projected to cover 100 million persons in the 15-35 age group by 1983-84. Problems include motivating institutions and individuals to participate and providing for adequate funding. (MF)

Responds to Cipro, Mathur, and Kassam's critical essays (in this issue) on his previous study of literacy and national development. The author offers clarification or further thoughts on several statements with which he disagrees, such as the theory of stages for literacy, work-oriented literacy, and the quality of life and liberation. (MF)

Presents an overview of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and then describes the UNESCO Recommendation on the Development of Adult Education, the first worldwide standard-setting instrument in this field, and suggests why the provisions of this document are important to adult educators in the United…

Discusses what research in education says about how student attitudes and values influence achievement in science. Also presents ways in which teachers can help to make science a positive experience for their students. (HM)

Presents pattern of trends in science curriculum reform for elementary and secondary schools that blossomed in the middle of the 1960s. A brief review is also included to show how the society has affected the different stages of the curriculum movement. (HM)