The unit for junior and senior high school students presents a description of a Kenyan mother's life style; geography and history of Kenya; map and discussion questions; and research ideas. (AV)

A review of programs designed to prepare both Third World and Western journalists for worldwide careers in the media is presented. The need for journalism training is noted and consideration is given to formal and informal programs, internships, observation tours, awards, and programs abroad. (LBH)

"Whether advancing technology had been a primary determinant of educational expansion is assessed by looking at the following: the relation between changes in the technical skill requirements of jobs and changes in the educational attainment and job performance; the kinds of training workers use; and a simulated longitudinal analysis of the…

Discusses books for Nigerian children that deal with the common dilemma of whether to send a village child to boarding school to receive a Western education. Shows which books have stereotypical characterizations and which deal with more natural settings, characters, and issues. (SKC)

Reports on a survey of fertilizer dealers which was conducted to: assess where and from whom local fertilizer dealers obtain agronomic training; evaluate the effectiveness of various dealer training; and determine the needs and objectives of future training programs. (TW)

Examines the "accomplishments curriculum" which emerged as the dominant mode of education for middle-class girls in Britain and its colonies in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Discusses the expanded educational opportunities for women, describing their social effects, such as the early emergence of middle-class…

Examines parents' perceptions of their children's education. Concludes that parents deemphasize the importance of standardized test scores and grades on report cards, oppose ability grouping, and consider reading, math, grammar, spelling, and science to be the most important subjects. (SRT)

Urges that, for the sake of democracy, more attention be given the preparation of social studies teachers. Argues that social studies teachers must clearly understand the concepts of excellence and equity and that pedagogy is as important as special subject knowledge in preparing teachers who can foster thoughtful citizen participation. (SD)

States that the schools and curricula of Latin America neglect the culture, interests, aspirations, and values of the majority of the population. Argues that radical changes in the curriculum-planning process are necessary. Considers the use of a cultural analysis model as a framework for planning curricula directed toward the achievement of…

This article provides an overview of the inception, development, and evaluation process of a program developed to enhance the educational opportunities provided by the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College to those over 55. (JOW)

This article provides a framework, or typology, from which to examine the range of educational options that is available to the older person and provides an analysis of the potential size of the older learner student market. It includes a discussion of a demonstration program that has been well received by the able older learner. (CT)

Developed a questionnaire to survey all predoctoral internships listed in the 1983-84 Internship Programs in Professional Psychology (IPPP) and 18 additional sites offering marriage and family therapy training. A listing of the few psychology internships offering significant levels of training in marriage and family therapy was developed.…

Examines the data on enrollment of minority students in the sciences and explores the factors that may have influenced this underrepresentation. Offers suggestions and outlines approaches for increasing minority enrollment. Includes a scenario which illustrates sensitivity to a minority group's traditions. (ML)

The reports on excellence in education ignore the class and race distinctions in U.S. society. Education most needs an effective family policy to cope with the increasing number of female-headed households, especially among Blacks. Minorities will benefit little from affirmative action if we restrict educational opportunities today. (KH)