Literacy's functionality within Third World countries is examined in terms of the socio-economic influences of the educated minority over the rural, illiterate majority in an excerpt from an address presented at the International Symposium for Literacy, Persepolis, Iran. (LH)

Summary of Proceedings of the Conference sponsored by AHEAD, the Association for Humanistic Education and Development of the New York State Personnel and Guidance Association at the Maritime College at Fort Schuyler, State University of New York, April 1975. (Author)

The authors analyze the "present ideological dilemma" of social work education, which is brought about by its being located in universities but heavily laden with the social values of the profession rather than those of the university. They suggest that schools may make choices among the several existing alternatives outlined here. (JT)

A case is made for greater emphasis in graduate music education on courses that deal with the foundational in such a way that the student begins to understand the underlying force and value of a study of principles, theories, and concepts (e.g. psycho-physiology of music and philosophies and aesthetics in music education). (JT)

On the assumption that an educated person is one who possesses the capacity to develop his potential to the fullest, the author lists eight detailed outcomes and activities that he believes should comprise the fundamental objectives of the undergraduate program at the American university. (JT)

In discussing the need for combination of theory and practice in the college accounting curriculum, the author presents a conceptual framework for the body of knowledge which teaches the student principles and puts them into practice through illustrations. (JT)

Explores national trends in community college English departments. (RB)

Reminisces about E. G. Williamson, his personality, childhood and philosophy of life which involved striving to achieve excellence. Through an interview format, the author explores Williamson's views about counseling theory and practice, Carl Rogers, educating counselors, the development of counseling in the future, and the history of counseling…

Reflecting on a visit to China, the article offers some insights into the workings and values of Chinese society and a glimpse of the part adult education plays in the process. Ideological education is a primary concern and technical and vocational training are emphasized. Politics is clearly in command. (MW)

America's earliest schools taught career awareness and job skills, but for 200 years it was a speciality curriculum--cultivating a classical heritage predominated. Recently the hard sell message is that schooling and credentialism ensure entry into the "successful life". Vocational educators must become leaders, explode this myth, and redefine…

The new president of the International Council for Adult Education addresses a New Delhi workshop, setting forth the parameters within which participants should function as they address the objectives: preparation of (1) an adult educators' manual, and (2) a blueprint for the Asian Regional Institute for Adult Education. (AJ)

Social norms, situational and geographic considerations, formality of spoken language desired, and educational attitudes ranging from normative to permissive inhibit the determination of instructional criteria. (Text is in French.) (Author/MSE)

The significant thing about teaching youth to understand communication technology is not only to prepare them with the necessary knowledge or attitudes for successful living, but also to show them that communication resources are to be owned and used by the people, not by a power bloc, as in totalitarianism. (Author)

A teacher's educational philosophy is reflected in his use of instructional space. (JH)

European studies can provide a solution to several of the issues raised in Allan Bloom's "The Closing of the American Mind." European studies pursue the academic quest for what is truth, what is goodness, and what is beauty. In seeking to answer these questions, the Greeks were among the first to explore many of humanity's problems and…