This monograph forms the second part of a project which intends to: (1) provide an historical background of the internship concept in education and other professions, (2) examine the internship as implemented in the 11 original institutions founded under the 1968 Amendments of the Vocational Education Act of 1963, and (3) conduct an in-depth…

A new division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), the Division of Instructional Development (DID), invited papers by five leaders in the field to provide a starting place for defining and exploring instructional development (ID). The first paper argues that definitions are restrictive and should be used only…

Guidelines and alternatives for planning cooperative vocational education programs in small rural schools are presented in this document, which proposes methodologies to promote the range of opportunities for occupational exploration and training via a learning-earning program that utilizes community resources. The document contains guidelines…

Case studies have shown that, while only a limited number of research-based products or processes are available for introduction into teacher education programs, involvement of trainers and teachers in originating and developing innovations is necessary if they are to become widespread and influential. Because innovation requires changed behavior…

This document was prepared to serve as the main working paper for the UNESCO First International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sport, and identifies problems and trends of physical education in relation to the field of education in general. The document is divided into four chapters, examining:…

This study reports an attempt to provide research consultation to the staff of an operating manpower project in order to help them initiate and carry out utilization-related activities and, as a by-product of the consultation effort, to add to knowledge about research utilization and suggest ways of helping funding agencies improve their…

This is a handbook and guide for nontraditional higher education. Part one is an operational guide for the development, organization, implementation and evaluation of an alternative resource center for the facilitation of nontraditional learning within higher education. Part two is a comprehensive resource guide to alternative education programs…

A study of state coordinated research and development efforts for education in Florida public schools was conducted in response to proviso language in the 1976 Legislature's Appropriations Act. The study concluded that the continuation of campus laboratory schools could be justified only if their central mission became that of research and high…

The formation of a continuing education alumni chapter at New York City Community College and its contribution to educational programs is examined. (LH)

Mandatory professional continuing education is discussed in terms of the public, the professions, educators, and individual professionals. Various approaches by university administrations, professional schools and associations, and the government are also examined to see that professional standards are maintained. (LH)

Article reviewed programs designed to help blind persons take advantage of information not in print form, programs which offer information on careers, programs designed to foster private sponsorship of basic research expeditions, and programs that eliminate social bias in educational materials. (Author/RK)

The shared services and joint planning of the area-wide continuing education program of the Northwest Allegheny Hospitals Corporation (a Consortium of seven acute care and two rehabilitation centers in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania) are described. (LH)

Vocational education in 1826-1876 saw the rise of independent movements--the manual labor movement and mechanics' institutes. The contributions of several leading scholars to the development of teacher and vocational education are discussed. Other achievements are manifested in the First Morrill Act, the Hampton Institute, and the Kalamazoo Case.…

The contributions distance teaching (education delivered to learners who study anywhere and in their own time) can make to work-oriented, family and community, professional and paraprofessional, and general basic education in developing rural areas are discussed briefly. Its use in professional education is illustrated with description of the Free…

Design requirements such as functional specialization, balance among functions and performers, continuity in policies, tasks, and personnel excellence or quality control goal setting, and recognition of environmental constraints and potential constituencies that apply to a national educational R & D system are discussed. (Author/AM)