Argues that the education curriculum at the University of Chicago under the direction of Dewey's successor, Charles Judd, became specialized and fragmented to meet the needs of White male educators for a more acceptable career identity far removed from that of the public school teacher in a classroom, and thus undermined the development of a…

Describes and presents findings from an educational research study in which 100 students in primary schools were tested with regard to individual variation which could be detected when the children viewed a white disc on a dark background which momentarily disappeared. Findings regarding the smallest dark interval for which the disk was reported…

Reports on the development of communication studies, particularly business communication, in the Australian community college context. (RL)

Presents a case study that illustrates what can happen if the developer is not aware of how the copyright law affects him/her, discusses some key elements of the new copyright law, and concludes with some practical suggestions for instructional developers pertaining to procedures they can follow to protect themselves by copyright. (JEG)

Definitions of terms and an explanation of the concept of transfer of technology are provided as background for this examination of some critical issues in the introduction of such process technologies as instructional development and evaluation into the rapidly changing milieu of a developing nation. (JEG)

Describes the processes utilized during the Symposium on Catholic Education held in 1976 and concludes with comments upon those processes. (Author/RK)

This description of the University of Hawaii Rehabilitation Counselor Education (RCE) program focuses on the foundations of the program, constants which are not subject to change; and, on current trends, modifications being undertaken to enhance the quality of the program and its graduates, and to adapt to its unique geographic and cultural area.…

This is another brief account of the seventeen NAIS member schools founded before 1776; in this case, the focus is on the Friends Select School, founded in Philadelphia in 1689, and on the Hopkins Grammar School, founded in New Haven in 1660. (Editor/RK)

Attention is given to administrative reform as an essential instrument of educational development. Aspects of educational administration which are discussed include premises of reform, characteristics, planning, management, assessment, personnel, and control. (Author/DB)

Reviews three books that contribute to understanding similarities and differences in educational reform trajectories in national and regional contexts. Examines two issues that influence the relationships between globalization and education: the importance of discourse, which shapes policy and action, and attention to who participates in…

Discussion of the growth in the telecommunications industry reviews 13 academic programs currently offering education in telecommunications. The need for new programs is discussed and various methods of accomplishing that goal are suggested, including cooperation between businesses and universities. (LRW)

Distance education is not highly popular in Arab countries although it can expand educational opportunities for disadvantaged groups. Traditional philosophies of education and political issues of licensure, accreditation, and language may hinder its development. The Arab League Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization is undertaking…

Examines the Newcastle Commission (England), recognizing it as "the best snapshot we have of the state of elementary education before 1870." Traces the appointment of the Commission, the in-fighting during its deliberations, the origins of its recommendations, its political links and Peelite debts, and its effective generation of payment…

Described is a nongraded, multi-aged program developed at John Campbell School in Selah, Washington. The program is intended to bridge the development gap between kindergarten and second grade. (SI)

Reflects on reading research and reading education, observing that mature judgment and perspective seem to be lacking in both fields. (MM)