An input evaluation, or study of the feasibility of initiating a cooperative education program, should include formulation of educational goals, assessment of available resources, operational and structural decisions, and plans for program evaluation. (SK)

From the standpoint that the humanities represent a second change for adult students, the author addresses the issues of noncredit nondegree programs, the organization and funding of continuing education, and the promotion of humanities courses. (SK)

The key to successful adult vocational education is an appropriate system of recruitment and delivery in an adult environment. Other considerations include program environment (both within the learning situation and within the parent institution) and professional development of adult education staff. (CT)

A dozen recommended steps for organizing and running book fairs that develop student reading habits and reading interests. (RL)

Discusses areas of concern for faculty development in the sciences, including: (1) knowledge of computers, (2) subject matter knowledge; (3) correlation of the delivery of faculty development programs with individual needs, (4) responsibility for science faculty development in terms of available supports. (CS)

Suggestions for designing a mathematics curriculum for academically gifted students are presented. The ideas for program design are divided into three areas: content, process, and acceleration. (MP)

Explains how instruction and social, economic, and value factors can influence consumer topics. Reports the results of a British Columbia survey which identified 32 core consumer mathematics curriculum areas for secondary schools. (LRA)

Reports on the positive outcomes that resulted from implementing a competency program in writing at a high school. (RL)

Explores and puts to rest the misconceptions that faculty members from English as well as other disciplines hold about teaching writing. Makes suggestions that may help English teachers who want to establish an institution-wide program of writing gain the cooperation of other departments. (HTH)

Sport and physical education is emerging from old traditions in the United States. Several problems that need to be dealt with in the field are discussed including professional preparation, the role of women, a commitment to research, a change in terminology, and the professionalizing of the field. (JMF)

Provides advice on determining how much centralization is desirable and how to achieve it. Presents advantages of centralization. Suggests beginning centralization with a top executive mandate. Discusses the first meeting to define common objectives. (CSS)

The authors describe how the "I CAN" physical education program, an individualized instructional management system for developing skills, associated concepts, and social growth in handicapped children, was adapted for use with deaf blind children (5 to 21 years old) at the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind. (SBH)

Issues related to the use of radio broadcasting for instructional purposes (such as two-way radio network conferences among doctors) and effectiveness, cost factors, and policy decisions within broadcasting are explored. Suggestions for implementing an instructional program on a school radio station are presented. (PHR)

Presents a project proposal form and a media selection model as screening procedures which assist in the decision of whether or not to begin a computer assisted learning program. (Author/CMV)