Children learn noun pairs presented in sentences more readily than noun pairs presented alone; such a sentence effect is not found in college students. Two experiments were performed to evaluate the hypothesis that this discrepancy can be attributed to an interaction between experimental conditions and developmental level. (Editor)

Article presents a critical position on education as a necessity for life. (RK)

Article gives the results of a multiple-probe recognition memory investigation examining the importance of relationships between items in a memorized series (positive set). (Editor)

Videotaped discussions were utilized to enhance communication between students and teachers. (RK)

Board members of Instructor have an informal discussion about important educational issues that affect each child's learning proficiency. (Author/RK)

This paper attempts to clarify the scope of performance contracting, to speculate about its genesis in terms of socio-economic forces, and to review current opinion among those who will likely influence its future. (Author)

Studies effects of verbal participation during enquiry on achievement among three differently treated groups of four eighth-grade classes each with I.Q. test, reading test, sociometric, and academiometric results taken into account. Indicated the preference of strategies involving more students, particularly more girls, in class discussion. (CC)

Extends P. E. Jonson's studies of physics learning by analyzing, on the basis of a 12-student control group, 24 high-school students' word associations, aptitude scores, and achievement results during instruction. Indicated a positive relationship between problem-solving ability and meaningful concept formation. (CC)

A synthesis of the literature on the social organization of schools and the interaction comprising the social process of education, this paper concludes with a suggested research agenda oriented toward the development of a real theory of the school as a social environment of learning. (Author/JB)

Author defines accountability, its use in the educational system, and offers a set of questions to check on its effectiveness. (RK)

Describes the Open University of the United Kingdom, established by Royal Charter to serve adult students. (Author/RK)

Article attempts to describe a program which seeks to foster the development of persons who can respond constructively, responsibly, imaginatively and humanely to life's vicissitudes. (Author/RK)

Article is based on two main theses: One, qualitative improvements in education will not come about as a result of rhetoric or superficial proposals for solution made by the so-called new breed'' of educator, but rather as a result of a deeper understanding of the teaching-learning process, and the development and use of new and better principles…

The hypothesis that knowledge about nations is acquired selectively to validate the evaluative learning that has occurred is tested. Preferences for 10 foreign nations were assessed in 60 English children, and information about one nation (Germany) was elicited. Results of the findings extend and support the hypothesis. (SM)