The recent (1964) Wolf Management Engineering Company survey made another thorough study of developmental book activities in Turkey unnecessary. Therefore, less than one week was spent on this 1966 study to: (1) determine the extent to which the recommendations of the earlier study had been implemented, (2) collect data regarding libraries (an…

The fourth annual bibliography of ERIC Clearinghouse publications reflects the information analysis activities of each Clearinghouse for Fiscal Year 1971. The publication includes 416 substantive bibliographies, papers, and state-of-the-art reviews which are identified as ERIC information analysis publications. The full text of 310 of the 416…

The major activities of the Education Resources Center (ERC) thus far have included inservice training, innovative curriculum development, and operation as a professional center for teachers. The inservice training consisted of a variety of workshops, institutes, and seminars on educational technology and individualized instruction which served…

The publication "Learning to Use Media" is a complete revision of the "Handbook of Suggestions for School Library Activities." It includes audio-visual as well as print materials made adaptable to present-day curricular uses. The guide is designed for use with a basic collection of print and audio-visual materials, well organized and cataloged,…

This is a newsletter for broadcasters, describing drug abuse education campaigns and evaluating radio and television broadcast materials. It is distributed to approximately 5,600 radio and television stations through the cooperation of the National Association of Broadcasters, and is effected through the facilities of the Department of Health,…

To aid state and local manpower planning for nursing needs and resources, this guide presents basic principles and procedures essential to identifying needs and examining resources effectively. A wide range of resource and annotated reference lists present survey and study reports, background material, tools for planning, and a guide to…

The instructional system used by the Open University in Great Britain is discussed. This paper describes the system's characteristics and the major learning resources available to Open University students, and indicates how the course units in particular have been developed. The integration of these resources into an instructional system providing…

A DISCUSSION WAS PRESENTED ON EXISTING AND POTENTIAL SOURCES OF EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION, THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH INNOVATION OCCURS, AND THE CHANGES WHICH MUST BE MADE TO TIE TOGETHER KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE. CERTAIN PROBLEMS OF DISTINCTION AND DEFINITION WERE NOTED. CURRENT SOURCES OF EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION DISCUSSED INCLUDED (1) CLASSROOM…

Offers some ideas for equipment and visual materials for use in a course in perception. In addition, the paper describes some of the experiments or demonstrations in which these materials can be used. (Author/JR)

The author describes the operations of the Manchester Teachers' Centre which serves a city-wide clientele of all types of educators. He discusses the advantages of this larger type of center. (SJL)

Described is a 15-minute audio-tour that orients first-time visitors to the center by providing them with an organized walk through the facility and describing special features. (MP)

Practical ways for making public libraries more profitable tools for students include the following: (1) making students more familiar with what their public library offers; (2) making sure materials for assigned topics are accessible and that topics are not too irregular; and (3) giving written assignment instructions whenever possible.…

Learning exchange systems offer several advantages over the contemporary large-scale educational system: People meet on a one to one basis to teach each other a skill in return for learning a skill. A file of people interested in reciprocal education is maintained at the exchange. (JAB)

All countries should plan to improve and enlarge university leadership in adult education, provide training in adult education, and undertake the study of adult education and adult learning as a discipline. Some needs and criteria for adult education in Indian universities are presented. (MF) Education

Describes the functions and functioning of a school-based language resources unit which is used to store books and nonbook material, to act as a teaching device, and to serve as a curriculum generator. (JM)