During its third year of operation, Ramah Navajo High School enrolled 134 students the first semester and 125 the second semester. On May 15 and 16, 1973 a performance review and on-site evaluation was conducted. This 1972-73 program review and evaluation covered: philosophy and goals, curriculum, administration, internal evaluation, student data,…

After five years of research, the English department at St. Cloud (Minnesota) State University created an internship program for English majors. The philosophy behind the program is that the typical experience of the English major in college is excellent preparation for what the college graduate will be doing in most careers in business,…

As adult educators, our contribution lies in the rediscovery and re-invention of a civic literacy, for our business is adult learning. A new understanding of adult learning in relation to the public life becomes our point of entry...(it) is the lynch pin of a social philosophy for adult education. (Author)

Describes the educational role of the Communist Party in the USSR and focuses particularly on Communist theory indoctrination among the population. Examines creativity of the masses, political socialization, assignment to party tasks as an educational experience, political awareness among workers, and transmission of the Communist world view.…

Responded to a 1973 journal article by R. S. Peters which defended education as a topic of research in institutes of higher education. The author argues that degrees in education without practical experience are an educational disaster and should be abandoned. (Author/DB)

This research on the development of moral thinking discusses the degree of moral readiness required for the comprehension of Biblical material by children. A review of the work of Dr. R. Goldman on the growth of children's religious concepts is provided. (Author/DB)

This paper presents an account of the Indian thinking on different aspects of moral education and its present position and status. Topics considered include objectives, curriculum, direct vs indirect instructional methods, evaluation, and teacher training. (Author/SJL)

Traces educational developments in Germany after World War II and assesses the influence of British educational ideals on Germany's educational system. Information is based on "The British in Germany. Educational Reconstruction after 1945," by Arthur Hearnden. (DB)

A case study of school/community interaction at Sutton Comprehensive School in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England, serves as an example of how conflicting educational principles held by parents and educators can affect observations of specific classroom activities. For journal availability, see SO 506 785. (DB)

Demonstrates how philosophical thinking can be stimulated by reading folk tales, myths, and legends. Explains how to emphasize the stories' hopefulness and optimism and to de-emphasize violence and morals. (Author/AV)

The author believes that pious rhetoric (placing the blame for all problems on public education) must stop, and that we must all pull together in supporting public education. He identifies nine areas of need in public education which, if recognized and addressed, will prevent the depletion of our human resources. (KC)

The author suggests that vertical grouping (children of different ages, usually a two or three year span, are in the same class) has many advantages, especially in the area of social learning. (KC)

Studies in Soviet learning theory are reviewed to provide information to educators as they work with didacticians and methodologists to improve the public education system along lines specified by the 25th Party Congress. (DB)