Suggests some lines of action towards change and improvement in vocational training for the 1970's. (Editor)

This study concluded that certain limitations continue to exist in vocational education research and development efforts, particularly those activities which are related to demonstration projects. Some of these limitations include (1) lack of adequate research design or evaluation methodology, (2) weaknesses in survey tehniques, and (3) weakness…

Summarizes recent developments with reference to gifted education in the nation, outlines some of the current concerns in the field, and concludes with some implications for career education for the gifted and talented. (Author)

Reviews data and information relating to the Certified Professional Secretary Examination and presents suggestions for activities to strengthen student abilities in areas relating to part 5 (secretarial skills and decision making) of the examination. (LRA)

Outlines several issues that distinguish studies and projects that have incorporated a cost-effectiveness analysis perspective from those that have not. (Author)

Twenty-one problems besetting public schools are presented, and the spread of the alternative school movement is predicted on the basis of the intensification of these problems. (JMF)

The self-fulfilling prophecy can play a dynamic role in the outcome of forecasts for educational futures. Points out that a situation defined as "real" or true in the present has "real" consequences for the future. (Editor/RK)

American studies in British schools touch on issues like democracy in political theory and practice, war and peace, race relations, the situations and feelings of the adolescent. Considers the implications for educational standards in Great Britain. (Author/RK)

Discusses the redesign of educational systems and presents a designing matrix to help select boundaries of a new system. A conceptual framework for exploring educational system boundaries is described, systems models are discussed, and the three cells of the matrix are explained. (LRW)

Pays tribute to Brian Simon (1915-2002), a leading educationist in the United Kingdom, who dedicated his life to educational causes. States Simon was founding president of the International Standing Congress for the History of Education (ISCHE). (KDR)

After years of conflict, Sierra Leone has critical educational development needs including trauma healing and conflict resolution, rebuilding of the educational infrastructure, and citizenship and capacity building. Citizenship education in this context must be redefined as developing individual agency and encouraging active participation. (SK)

Proposes that a spirit of cooperation between the adult theatre world and children's theatre would be very helpful to both. (MS)

Educators at both preschool and kindergarten levels must work together to create developmental continuity and improve the chances of school success for all children. Four strategies of preparation and transition are discussed. (12 references) (SI)

Examines U.S. criticisms of UNESCO that led to U.S. withdrawal from the organization last year and the extent of the damage done to UNESCO and to U.S. influence and international relations. Contrasts charges of inefficiency with UNESCO's global educational accomplishments. Suggests that many see the withdrawal as further proof of growing U.S.…

The authors assert that the present educational system is not responding to the demands of the environment, but schools may be performing at their capacity and unable to improve further. They propose system redesign and implementation as part of an alternative frame of reference regarding reform. (Author)