The first of a two-part paper by Unesco's Director of the Division of Educational Methods, Materials and Techniques. This part is an indictment of current methods being used in education and a look at the need for technological innovations in education. (AA)

Suggests some lines of action towards change and improvement in vocational training for the 1970's. (Editor)

This study concluded that certain limitations continue to exist in vocational education research and development efforts, particularly those activities which are related to demonstration projects. Some of these limitations include (1) lack of adequate research design or evaluation methodology, (2) weaknesses in survey tehniques, and (3) weakness…

Summarizes recent developments with reference to gifted education in the nation, outlines some of the current concerns in the field, and concludes with some implications for career education for the gifted and talented. (Author)

Reviews data and information relating to the Certified Professional Secretary Examination and presents suggestions for activities to strengthen student abilities in areas relating to part 5 (secretarial skills and decision making) of the examination. (LRA)

Outlines several issues that distinguish studies and projects that have incorporated a cost-effectiveness analysis perspective from those that have not. (Author)

Twenty-one problems besetting public schools are presented, and the spread of the alternative school movement is predicted on the basis of the intensification of these problems. (JMF)

The self-fulfilling prophecy can play a dynamic role in the outcome of forecasts for educational futures. Points out that a situation defined as "real" or true in the present has "real" consequences for the future. (Editor/RK)

American studies in British schools touch on issues like democracy in political theory and practice, war and peace, race relations, the situations and feelings of the adolescent. Considers the implications for educational standards in Great Britain. (Author/RK)

Discusses the redesign of educational systems and presents a designing matrix to help select boundaries of a new system. A conceptual framework for exploring educational system boundaries is described, systems models are discussed, and the three cells of the matrix are explained. (LRW)

Pays tribute to Brian Simon (1915-2002), a leading educationist in the United Kingdom, who dedicated his life to educational causes. States Simon was founding president of the International Standing Congress for the History of Education (ISCHE). (KDR)