The purpose of this study was to develop models that could demonstrate those relationships between factors in the instructional development process that affect the success of the overall project; however, the data generated cannot support such models at this time. Implications for developers are discussed. (Author/JEG)

Vocational Rehabilitation in Guam has had its problems keeping its public aware of its services and willing to use them. Describes its efforts to change that situation in favor of positive feelings about accepting services. (RK)

Gives an overview of some of the more significant events in the Canadian studies movement, their impact and the next needed steps. (Editor/RK)

For some time now Dutch universities have been involved in development problems and development cooperation. Describes the Program for University Projects of Development Cooperation, initiated in 1969, and its contribution to developing countries. (Author/RK)

Considers the differences between American and British school systems as well as their problems. (RK)

Records some rather different impressions of the Chinese school system from those of many foreign visitors. (Editor)

From the experiences of five other countries, the United States can pick up some tips in its current effort to discard the yard in favor of the meter. (Editor)

Although the middle school was heralded as a partial answer to the unrest and rebellion of the past two decades, much as the junior high was in the early part of this century, neither organization has proved to be a panacea for the ills of the nation's schools. (Author)

Describes experimental village institutes whose goal was to develop and maintain the village, to help transform it into a modern village so that Turkey's pattern of development would not follow the European model of urbanization. (Author/IRT)

Relates how the Standing Committee on Teacher Preparation and Certification of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) came together and worked together to develop guidelines on English and language arts teacher education which will stand from 1996-2006. Discusses getting from drafts to a published document. (PA)

An individual's participation in school can be analyzed on four levels--the individual, the team, interteam coordination, and management of the school's interaction with the environment. These levels represent different intensities of participation and degrees of complexity in an individual's commitment. This paper explores each level and…

Attempts to show the value of a cross disciplinary approach to historical studies about the relationship between education and economic growth. Focuses on four points and notes two areas needing further research: (1) development of new indicators to measure educational quality; and (2) application of the indicators to provide more sophisticated…

Comparative analysis of three research projects over 7-year period (1994-2001) identifies changes in school development planning in English primary schools in relation to the format and content of ideas, the implementation process in schools, and the impact of government legislation. (Contains 22 references.) (PKP)

Describes a theory referred to as Open Space Technology (OST), which holds that the most productive learning in conference settings takes place in the open space between formally scheduled conference sessions. Argues that OST can be applied to staff development days and other educational development programs. (Contains 10 references.) (NB)

Describes the role of education in the development of the economy of a village in Sichuan province. Uses the planning employed by this village as a model and furnishes examples of specific steps taken to confront multiple problems in providing education for growth and economic development. (NL)