The political attitude of schools was considered and the conflict of democracy and autocracy in the classroom was evaluated. (RK)

Concentrates on weaknesses inherent in traditional use of the pattern drill and on methods which introduce greater opportunity for introducing natural communication in foreign language instruction. (RL)

Defines the meaning of individualization of a curriculum, and discusses the approach developed by the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) which allows for individualization on several different levels. ISCS is a three-year program in the physical, earth, and biological sciences designed for students in grades seven through nine. (JR)

Discusses the course content and instructional methods desirable in teaching modern physics in the secondary school. Argues that physics must be taught in a humanistic manner to replace the desiccated, technological, dehumanized, and generally irrelevant manner in which it has been commonly taught. (JR)

Article confronts the problem of one-third of all freshmen who entered college in the fall of 1972-the inability to read properly. In addition, the policy of allowing students to enroll in the state college of their choice is considered. (Author/RK)

Brooklyn's Public School 83, reestablished in 1968, is especially designed to treat children with emotional, behavioral and learning problems and enable them to return to classes in regular schools. The author believes special schools are preferable to special classes within existing schools. (Editor)

Discusses possible use of the free'' time provided for in the 1973 decree from the Ministry of National Education as projected by one school principal. (DD)

Findings of a series of interviews with several professors and administrators in the Swedish school system; research partially supported by the Swedish Institute. (DD)

Suggests the use of individually paced instruction, projects, and directed individual study as teaching methods to encourage students' responsibility for learning. (CC)

Analyzes a traditional and an innovative course in terms of learning principles, involving Erickson's management methods and Gagne's learning activities. Suggests that learning systems should be designed by applying all principles rather than emphasizing one or two of them. (CC)

An overview evaluation of three commercially produced sets of individualized instructional materials for English, mathematics, and reading. (MLF)

Included in this feature section are selected articles on various aspects of the business education program. (JS)