The first main section of the paper consists of a description and analysis of some of the main features of primary education in Zambia at the present time, set against the developments that have taken place since independence in 1964. The purpose of this section is to outline the context within which the system of primary inspection in the country…

Points to the careers of several journalists to show how students can gain entry into the field of journalism; discusses four qualities possessed by successful journalists: an interest in people, an interest in communicating, a sense of perfection, and a desire to learn. (GW)

Discusses the pros and cons of assuming an administrative position on an acting basis. (Author/MLF)

Results indicate that departmental characteristics, positional characteristics, and individual characteristics predict attitudes and behavior, with individual characteristics being the best predictor. By themselves, job characteristics are related most highly to departmental characteristics. (Author)

Curriculum directors perform a wide variety of tasks; however, different groups perceive the role of the curriculum director in rather vague terms. Delineation of the role is necessary if the curriculum director is to work effectively with other personnel in the school system in improving and maintaining the curriculum. Here are fourteen tasks…

Effective appraisal depends on three essential elements: employees who are motivated to achieve goals, who have the necessary mental and physical ability, and who clearly understand the demands of the job. What this implies for systems touching on these elements is spelled out in detail. (Author/MLF)

Designing a security system to meet the specific needs of an institution is a matter of professionalism. (Author)

Describes an introductory course that provides a qualitative description of chemical engineering and the scope of professional activities of the chemical engineer. (MLH)

Using computerized mailing labels is an innovative method for counselors to obtain career information at low cost. (Author)

To increase staff cost effectiveness three principles of efficiency can be applied: (1) appropriate use of paraprofessionals, (2) varied duties for personnel, and (3) multi-media background for staff. (Author/STS)

The article describes the work activities of the extension sociologist, the relative advantage and disadvantage of extension roles in relation to teaching/research roles, and the relevance of sociological training and research for extension work. (NQ)

Discusses the analysis of questionnaire data submitted by a sample of 39 heads of mathematics departments in Midland schools. (Author/IRT)

Describes a summer internship as a faculty technical writer with a business corporation, revising installation manuals based upon information from computer programers--an experience that highlighted technical writers' need for interpersonal skills. (HTH)

Presents a plan for establishing an in-house repair unit to complement a library's overall preservation program. Issues and procedures for physical and personnel resources are delineated and a four-stage decision-making process for selecting material for treatment is recommended. (Author/EM)

Examined perceived structure of occupations and the occupational aspects underlying it. In first study occupational aspects of 66 social science students were used to predict similarity between occupations. In second study 24 occupations were rated by 44 subjects on aspects identified in first Study. Hierarchical model derived proximity relations…