A detailed report is given on the mechanics involved in conducting a successful bi-regional workshop for educators. The theme of the workshop was designed around two Research Within Reach (RWR) documents dealing with oral/written communications and secondary mathematics; however, papers and discussion generated by the workshop are not included in…

This monograph examines the emotions of love and fear and proposes that an individual's understanding of his loving and fearful responses is fundamental to his interactions with himself and with others. This guide is designed to facilitate such understanding. A definition of love is provided in chapter I and fear is explored in chapter II. Chapter…

As part of the Center for the Book's Viewpoint Series, this booklet considers the impact of books on history and civilization and their influence on personal life as well. Beginning with a preface by John Y. Cole, Executive Director of the Center for the Book, the booklet discusses writer Robert B. Down's favorite childhood books and his interest…

The paper focuses on the integration of sociological, economic, demographic, and biological considerations as a means of understanding that reproductive behavior is largely an adjustment to the socioeconomic environment. (KM)

An account of various group strategies, especially with respect to alternative schools, that employ particular styles, rituals, and even forms of "temporary perversity" in order to deal effectively with the bureaucratic educational power structure. (EH)

Except in small towns where there are only enough parents to support one or two volunteer groups, how can the goals of the P.T.A. compete with trendy, activist objectives of Women's Liberation, and environmental, civil rights, and student rights groups? (Author)

Many principals, in terms of their past experiences, training, and certain personality factors, are ill-prepared for the role of educational and intellectual leader. Yet any proposal for change that intends to alter the quality of life in the school depends primarily on the principal. (Author/WM)

Examines some of the leadership competencies and personal characteristics necessary for the creation of an effective learning environment, which is the primary goal of educational leadership. (Author/WM)

The Illinois Division of Vocational and Technical Education has applied the change strategy of commitment, resources, and organizational structure in the planning, implimentation, and improvement of vocational education personnel and curriculum development in the State. (EA)

This study reports on attempts to involve forty British teachers in a program of research into implementing inquiry/discovery approaches to teaching in classrooms, following the failure of a previous curriculum reform movement at the implementation stage. It was hypothesized that a fundamental problem of curriculum reform lies in the clash between…

The author (1) explains a system analysis approach developed by the Sports Institute for Research through Change Agent Research (SIR/CAR) for working with government, business, and service organizations in sport-related areas; (2) examines the distinction between professional athletics and amateur sport; (3) discusses conflict resolution by…

Based on five working papers developed as part of the Program of Studies in Nonformal Education at Michigan State University, this monograph suggests a conceptual framework for analysis of rural development and nonformal education and the relationship which exists between them. The four sections of this monograph are titled and subtitled as…

This paper argues that many of the problems with today's school curriculum are a result of the popularity of Tyler's four-step model of curriculum development. The authors present a step-by-step discussion of Tyler's curriculum development model and its rationale and propose an alternative rationale that can produce a variety of alternative…

An analytical study of the Jamaican education system and its major constraints is presented with recommendations as to various reform actions that might be undertaken to improve it. Chapter One discusses Jamaica's current economic, social, and demographic situation. Chapter Two presents a general review of the backgound and structure of the…

Any effort to change a complex social system should begin by constructing models and simulations of the problem and its social context. These will increase the likelihood of long-term success, decrease the chance of unexpected negative side effects, and help conserve scarce national resources. Models may be of three types: (1) prose models--which…