The role of education in the developmental process is analyzed based on an examination of economic concepts, models in educational planning, and the notion of education as an investment in human capital. An alternative model is presented which focuses on an integrated approach to development and education. (Author/EC)

The educational research compiled by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement was described. Australia, England, Finalnd were among the countries surveyed in this six subject evaluation of student achievement. Bicentennial Youth Debates, a national project designed to foster thoughtful commemoration of America's…

"Operation Kanyengehaga" is a tutorial program being implemented by community volunteers and St. Lawrence University student volunteers. Located on the St. Regis Indian Reservation, this program's needs and priorities are established by the parents and leaders of the reservation. (AH)

A general description of educational development, innovation, and problems in Arab countries is provided. (DE)

Based on his experience in adult education in Ghana in the 1950's and a return from Europe to the University of Ghana at Legon in 1974, the author discusses the export of ideas and institutions from Britain to a colonial country and the difficulties which arose from their import into Ghana. (JT)

Between 1970 and 1973 the Comparative Research Unit at the University of London King's College investigated the social and educational implications of rapidly increasing full-time enrollments at the upper secondary level in England, Germany, France, Italy and Sweden. The methods and results of investigation are summarized in this paper. (Editor/RK)

Recommendations for the reform of the administrative structure, curriculum and methods, and equality of Thailand's educational system are provided. This journal is available from the Unesco Regional Office for Education in Asia, Darakarn Building, 920 Sukhumvit Road, P.O. Box 1425, Bangkok, Thailand.

The aims, objectives, and structural changes in the Afghanistan educational system are listed. See SO 504 376 for journal availability. (DE)

Assesses the achievements of the University of Papua New Guinea ten years after its founding under the formative influence of Australia. Concludes that the research record of its staff is good, its teaching efforts less successful, its role as social critic almost invisible, and the value of its professional training program untested. (JT)

Author visited a school in Cornwall that was helping to revitalize a village community. (Editor/RK)

Author critically evaluated Foster's viewpoints on economic and educational development in developing countries (AA 521 911) as well as the interaction between developing nations and developed nations, such as Latin America and the United States. (RK)

Author reviewed the implications of Foster's argument (AA 521 911) for Latin America. He suggested that Foster viewed the role of education in economic development rather than through the wider perspective of education and social change. (Author/RK)

This article attempts a contribution to the debate on whether the systems of colonial administration practiced by France and Britain in Africa were essentially similar or significantly different. (Author)

An American Fulbright lecturer finds lessons learned about the growth of architectural education in Tunisia and Afghanistan relevant for other developing nations. He emphasizes the responsibility that accompanies the imposition of a foreign system: recognition of local variations from the model and evaluation of programs and curriculum responsive…