This book presents a sociological perspective on the issues involved in transferring the institutional structure of inner city schools, and discusses the closing of the gap between sociological analysis and policy, and professional practice and citizen participation. Examining the published and unpublished studies of experimental programs in urban…

Focusing on efforts at human resource development among unemployed and/or disadvantaged Nova Scotia adults (especially those in economically depressed areas), the present annual report reviews Nova Scotia NewStart activities begun in 1968 and carried over into 1969, as well as those designed and initiated in 1969 or planned for initiation in 1970.…

The present study aims to bring to the reader an understanding of Venezuela's educational patterns, needs, and development within the framework of the country's economic and social situation. Much of this report is devoted to historical backgrounds --to cultural development, politics, immigration, economics, and international attitudes-- to give…

Operated on a voluntary, decentralized basis at 215 military bases (58 overseas), the TRANSITION Program is designed to provide maximum guidance and training or educational opportunities for servicemen during their last six months of duty to prepare them for productive reentry into civilian life. Public and private placement services are also…

Part 1 of this document reviews literature written by or primarily addressed to university adult educators, and provides a topical index to the accompanying 144 item annotated bibliography. Divided into 22 brief sections, Part 1 draws out and summarizes the major policy level issues and concerns discussed in the literature, elaborates its summary…

Last in a series of research projects on the implications of technological change and automation, this study is concerned with the use of computers in formal education and educational administration; in library systems and subsystems; in legal, legislative, and related services; in medical and hospital services; and in national and centralized…

This bibliography contains citations, abstracts, and ordering information for 505 dissertations pertinent to the education or training of adults. Studies are classified by broad subject headings used in the ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult Education. Each section of the classification is indentified by a four digit number, with a one, two, or three…

An evaluation was made of the Tennessee Adult Basic Education Supervisors' Conference, held at Memphis State University, Memphis, Tennessee in August, 1970. Data were gathered from the 52 local supervisors in attendance by use of a questionnaire designed to obtain demographic data and participant reactions. The Kropp-Verner Attitude Scale was used…

This bibliography lists 1473 books pertaining to or about higher education exhibited at the American Association on Higher Education's 25th National Conference in Chicago. The document is comprised of 16 categorical sections with an introductory annotation at the beginning of each. Publication entries on respective subjects of higher education…

The Philadelphia Commission on Decentralization and Community Participation offers plans for reforms on the school and district level. On the school level, three options are suggested: (1) informal community participation in decision-making; (2) advisory participation in the form of an elected or appointed committee from the community; or, (3)…

This survey describes the organizational structure of Canada's public institutions for preschool, primary, secondary, university, adult and technical education. General information is presented concerning teacher qualifications, school organization, higher education, and school financing. Major emphasis is on the provincial government which has…

Innovative programs and new methods of training for cross cultural skills in interpersonal interaction are the focus of this review which provides a bibliography with 48 abstracts of documents, largely from the years 1966 to 1968; a topical digest of the main points made in these documents, elaborated by quotations from the texts; and an index to…

A national teachers union offers a program for educational improvement in urban schools, the More Effective Schools Project. The document presents the recommendations of the American Federation of Teachers on size of school and class, administration and supervision, and other professional matters. Proposals are also made for the areas of school…

A report on civil service training in Great Britain includes information on: (1) the Fulton Committee and Training; (2) management training; (3) training in machinery of government and administration; (4) induction and supervision; (5) specialized and vocational training; (6) communication and methods; organization of training; (7) further…

A review of literature germane to the subject helps provide an introduction to this study whose object is to identify the trends and practices that have occurred in television teaching of music from the late 1940's to the present. Other purposes of the study are to categorize and analyze the content and developing program formats of current…