This paper defines the scope of activities of the joint Georgetown University-MITRE Corporation planning group to design a learning resource center (LRC) for Georgetown. The functions of an LRC are described. It was intended to elicit comments from the faculty at Georgetown. Questions for each department to discuss, concerning its goals and how…

This document is a report of a 1971 planning conference for the National Institute of Education planning unit. Three major themes were developed. The first theme indicated the need for the formation of teacher centers to meet the needs of teachers, suggest new options, couple teachers with available resources, and in doing so reinforce the notion…

Resulting in part from a project designed to identify and describe comprehensive programs of excellence in career education, this booklet is the ninth in a series describing current, successful career education practices. Intended for teachers, this monograph discusses ways in which schools can involve the community in a career education program.…

Discusses the use of economic analysis to examine relationships between school resources and school outcomes. Outlines a conceptual framework that employs a systems approach to analyze the efficiency of school resource allocation. (JG)

Discusses many aspects of writing yearbook copy, including deciding which activities or groups should be covered, gathering information, choosing a writing angle, making copy up-to-date, choosing appropriate and effective language, and revising copy. (GT)

Explains how a popular novel can be used to introduce a variety of issues and concepts which are typically covered in introductory sociology courses. This approach avoids problems involved with duplication of brief selections of literature from various sources. Kesey's novel is especially useful for examining power structure and socialization…

Describes the use of a popular magazine column to stimulate discussion and to motivate writing using specific marriage difficulties as input. This technique affords opportunities for role play, short story writing, and letter writing. (TJ)

A variety of books, pamphlets, periodical articles and audiovisual materials on child abuse provide basic information on the problem and different approaches to its solutions. Primary sources are cited for the rental and purchase of films, but the nearest university rental library or regional film center may offer quicker access. (Author/RK)

A variety of resources providing specific guidelines for setting broad educational goals--some of which are not included in previous review documents--have been identified. A format for analyzing the skill content of these and similar resources has been developed. (Author/IRT)

The popular term used to describe the developing nations is "The Third World," which constitute a majority of countries and of the world's people. But as the crisis grows between these countries and those known as "developed," it is important for teachers and librarians to be concerned with suitable learning-teaching materials on the subject for…

A collection of brief essays on ways teachers can use commercial television to stimulate reading, science, math, social studies and language arts curriculum. (SB)

Shopping centres can offer many educational surprises to both students and teachers. A shopping centre study can provide the students with an opportunity to increase their understanding of the role played by these centres in their community. (NQ)

A teacher of gifted students used various resources, including videotapes, computer programs, toys, and handouts to teach gifted students about principles of mechanics during a summer program. (CB)

The bibliography lists 101 resources dealing with creativity and creative development. Age levels range from under 12 years to adult. Approaches include "how-to" literature and technical information. Areas covered include art, advertising, problem solving, use of tools, use of materials, use of mediums, use of color, techniques, format, and…

The school calendar is a powerful administrative tool that ideally expresses school aims and objectives by providing an important structural dimension to the curriculum. It also reveals allocation of school resources. This paper reports the results of a timetable analysis for these and ancillary purposes. Includes seven tables, two appendices, and…