This article discusses the historical background of bilingual education and the directions bilingual education has taken in the United States, Canada, Britain, France, and other European countries. Findings concerning the effectiveness of bilingual programs are reported. (CFM)

The intent here was to simply propose that, in view of everything affecting family values in our society and in view of the needs expressed by a growing number of people, the Catholic school and the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine should initiate new ways of assisting family life and parenting. (Author/RK)

The degree of relationship among measures of learning proficiency, cognitive development (following Piaget), school achievement in reading, mathematics, and spelling, and IQ among 79 low socioeconomic status black males attending the seventh grade in an inner-city school was examined. (Editor)

A summary is given of a research conference held in Montreal in November 1975. Six themes of the conference are outlined and discussed: identification of program goals for evaluation; program structure and evaluation; program product and evaluation; process of second language acquisition, dissemination of information; responsibilities of the…

Focuses on the effect of verbal and pictorial stimuli on paired associate learning. The discussion centers on the traditional finding that learning is easier with pictures than with words as stimuli. Hypothesizes that this effect is caused by differential coding and storing strategies for words and pictures. (Editor/RK)

If we make the assumption that the social studies convey major learning processes that affect the learner in all his aspects, then more should be done to achieve such objectives. The authors examine current thought on types of behavior and point to some important problems. (Editor)

Through the use of two propositions, the author presents his perceptions of how effective teaching/learning transactions in the adult learning process can be effected. Discussion also covers the job of the developer and trainer, and certainties about the learning process. (SH)

Sixty kindergarten, sixty second grade, and sixty fourth grade students performed several memory tasks under one of six conditions. The conditions differed as to the method of presentation of information. The study focused on developmental changes in children's use of verbal, nonverbal, and spatial-positional cues for memory. (Editor)

The phenomenon of lifelong learning for people over 50 as it benefits individuals, classmates, and society as a whole is explored. Evidence has come forth to attest to the intellectual ability of individuals in this age group--in clear contradiction to previously held myths concerning mental deterioration with age. (Author)

Covers current educational development in the Netherlands from the favorable influence exerted on the learning process by certain substances used in experiments at the Netherlands Central Organization for Applied Scientific Research to a plan urging the study of women be a part of every degree course. (RK)

Discusses a case history of a student with a disability, an adolescent with epilepsy, and the teacher's potential involvement in helping the child learn to cope with the disability. (Author/RK)

Examines research which indicates that in the first days of life infants are able to elicit and respond to their mothers' behavior, however, it appears that the newborns exert more influence over the mothers' actions than the mothers exert over the infants' actions. (MH)

The basic purpose of the process approach discussed in this presentation is to involve teachers, students, and ultimately the community in problem solving situations which can lead to attitude changes about the management of the environment. (JC)

The prime concern of the bicultural-bilingual program is relevant curriculum with equal stress placed on developing self-concept and imparting knowledge. Fundamental in the development of the curriculum is the need to provide learning tasks at which students can experience success in learning. Success nourishes self-concept. (Author)