Without a change in grading practices, elective English programs can become simply old programs with new names. (JH)

Students in a coeducational liberal arts college rated faculty on two typical teaching evaluation instruments and on a semantic differential form. Findings suggest that improvement of teacher effectiveness may depend more on changes related to personality factors than on those involving classroom procedures. (Author/BJG)

The North Carolina Manpower Development Corporation recently experimented with two methods of program evaluation (the tax payback method and the earn back method) and found strengths and weaknesses in each. (Author/BP)

This simulation project is valuable as a means of training and evaluation in counselor education and in studying counselor cognitive processes. It also provides an opportunity to test the sufficiency of an explicit set of theoretical constructs for explaining client behavior. (Author)

Describes some experiences gained working with disadvantaged youth so that these individuals gain confidence in their ability to learn and to achieve intellectually. (PB)

An October 1972 Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of college graduates of 1972 indicated that approximately 90 percent of bachelor degree graduates had found jobs; however 40 percent were in jobs not directly related to their field. It also examines methods used by new graduates in locating their first job. (EA)

A selected bibliography of research studies and books related to mathematics and early childhood education. Studies cited pertain to the development of mathematical thought in children, teaching strategies, age-appropriate mathematical content, and assessment and evaluation of mathematical learning. Only materials published in the last five years…

Describes a simplified method for converting raw scores to standard scores and transforming them to "T-scores" for easy comparison of performance. Obtaining letter grades from T-scores is discussed. A reading list is included. (GH)

A broader and more meaningful perspective for studying world history is suggested based on the course of global events during the 1960s and 1970s. (JR)

This article identifies several innovative strategies and provides sample lessons of innovative approaches to world history including: concept teaching, site plans, values clarification, role playing, and simulation. (Author/JR)

Four experiments examine effects of college student's aptitudes, preinstructional experience, method of instruction and differences among posttest items based on the methods of instruction. (Author/DEP)

Suggested are investigations for junior and senior high school students that may lead to discoveries and at the same time provide a variety of practice in computing with fractions. (JP)