A discussion of the use of sensitivity training techniques in inservice teacher training for geography and mathematics curricula. Workshop activities are described under such headings as confusion,'' conflict,'' confrontation,'' collaboration,'' and choice.'' (Author/RF)

This study summarized that an inservice teacher institute was effective and that those who gained most were recently graduated from college, had a high grade point average, had taught for a few years, had taken a moderate number of courses in social science, and more than two in economics. (Author/JB)

Cross-cultural experiences must be a vital part of the teacher's preparation and professional growth. Educational travel is not just pleasurable; it is absolutely necessary to develop the international understanding and perspective needed. (Author)

Proposed is a strategy according to which a classroom specialist would provide in-service learning experiences for classroom teachers with the objective of enabling teachers to become relatively self-sufficient and competent to teach basic skills to all students, including those with significant learning disabilities. (GW)

The Multimedia Individualized Learning Experience (MILE) project of the Dubuque (Iowa) Community Schools is described. (SJ)

Describes a summer course for educators during which the attempt was made to break through such barriers as educational jargon and habitual responses, to open up a genuine dialogue about real problems. (JS)

Will children eat their meal just as well if they eat dessert first?" A day care center staff planned and carried out a research project to answer this question. The project yielded the unplanned result of increased staff cooperation and understanding of children's behavior. (Editor)