This staff development guide with accompanying videotape is designed to assist early years staff using "A Curriculum Framework for Children 3 to 5" in Scotland to assess children's progress. The program is comprised of activities to stimulate discussion among colleagues, affirm existing good practice, give time for reflection, and…

This paper examines system leadership and the role of system heads, using data from interviews of state system leaders (board members and chief executives), as well as campus heads and selected state and association officials. System heads have crucial responsibilities within public higher education. The relationship between board members and…

Includes a report on the link between the Republicans and Chicano radicals, a hard look at Jesse Jackson, a surprise from the Supreme Court, a brief account of a television dispute in New Mexico, a report on renewed gang violence in Los Angeles schools, and a summary of important and revealing events in January and February. (Author/JM)

Discusses the needs of communities and the guide they provide for colleges and universities in developing relevant continuing education programs for their communities. (Author/RK)

A survey of teaching methods for farm guidance workers in India, outlining some approaches developed by and used in other nations. Discusses mass educational methods, group educational methods, and the local leadership method. (JB)

Describes the changing role of the teacher as he moves into a teacher-supervisor role, one who is responsible for leadership and education of an instructional team. (GR)

Discusses the impact of conflict in small group development theory. Views conflict as a positive, normally occurring behavior and presents leadership strategies involving withdrawal, suppression, integration, compromise, and power. Examines situational contingencies and presents a rationale for strategy selection and intervention. (Author)

Proposes the establishment of Integrated Resource Management Education Centers that would provide information and assistance to local change agents involved with resource management policies and plans. Identifies the purposes, programs, and intended audience for these centers, their roles in developing countries, and some existing prototypes. (DC)

Presents a study of the differences in perceptions of messages of eminent Black and White political leaders by Black and White college students. Results indicate that roles are differentiated across a large number of communication variables as a function of race. (JMF)

Greater communication is encouraged between leaders of the higher education community and leaders of other social institutions to persuade and reassure them of the role of higher education. (JMF)

Discusses media literacy in Canada's schools according to the country's provinces and territories. Outlines nine factors crucial to the successful development of media literacy in secondary schools. Notes that Ontario possesses most factors becoming a world leader in terms of media literacy. Describes the formation of CAMEO (Canadian Association…

Describes attitudes and strategies used by two small rural towns to foster economic development and improve local housing, schools, professional facilities, and recreational programs for youth and adults. Emphasizes individual leadership qualities useful in creating a vision for community survival, communicating the vision through town meetings,…

Profiles 20 emerging young leaders in Indian Country, Hawaii, and Alaska, who have contributed to their indigenous communities in diverse ways, including educators; college students; tribal leaders and managers; businessmen; and professionals in law, archeology, and public health. Includes descriptions of accomplishments and educational background…

Adolescent literature can be used in peer training programs to help adolescent peer leaders gain information about and insight into various issues. This paper provides a listing of 50 recent works of adolescent fiction and nonfiction arranged topically to assist trainers looking for books on particular topics. (SM)