A 10-month program to be conducted cooperatively by the Springfield Technical Institute and Mercy Hospital, Springfield, consists of 1,206 hours, including 700 hours of clinical practice, and aims at preparation to (1) administer gases by means such as catheter, tents, hoods, (2) assemble and apply pressure devices to the patient, (3) assemble…

A general discussion of the history of the Title II training program briefly reviews accomplishments from its beginning in August 1962 through the end of 1966. During this period, training opportunities under institutional, on-the-job, and combination programs were authorized for over 835,000 persons at a cost of over $1 billion. Training was…

This report of a 2-week workshop contains 12 papers presented by their authors, four business presentations, and 12 group and 25 individual projects. The papers pertain to the application of the project method, objectives and use of projects, and preparing culturally deprived students. The business presentations relate to advertising, credit,…

With a view to showing how Independent Television Authority and Independent Television have met the parliamentary injunction to educate, inform, and entertain, this document attempts to present the varying methods used, and the weaknesses and strengths as well as the originality and traditionalism of the programs offered to the adults of Britain.…

To promote popular participation as a means and goal of community development, the Bureau d'Amenagement de l'Est du Quebec (BAEQ) had to work within a milieu that favored traditional power structures over social participation in decision making. Phase 1 (May-September 1963) of this project was mainly a time for recruiting and training change…

A national survey (1961-62) revealed that only one adult out of five participates annually in educative activities; the graduate's negative attitude toward education needs to be replaced by an appreciation for life-long learning. Some weaknesses might be overcome through introduction of adult education programs in universities, as well as…

The report of the highlights of the Southeastern Adult Basic Education Teacher Training Institute, July 10-28, 1967, presents financial changes in the State and Federal support of basic adult education; pinpoints the essential psychological, physiological, and emotional aspects of adult learning; and attempts to relate teaching techniques to…

The American public school must depend for its strength on the support of local citizens who understand school affairs. The task of interpreting school affairs to the public is an administrative function and requires both information programs and enlistment of community support. Organized programs are needed in which (1) community relations needs…

This booklet delineates many elements for organizing and developing educational programs for preschool and kindergarten children. The primary goals of such programs are given as (1) socialization, (2) development of basic learning and language skills, (3) preparation for the regular school experience, (4) establishment of motivational systems, and…

The Fremont, California Unified School District organized a continuing education program through a workshop held in the summer of 1968. This paper presents the results of that workshop. Following a statement of philosophy, an outline of the characteristics of the continuation student, and an outline of the functions of the program, an overview of…

As a ready reference for information on health education programs for employees, this monograph brings together four comprehensive review articles which have appeared in the literature and seven abstracts of studies and demonstrations. The articles are: "Health Education in the Occupational Setting,""Health Education in Industry,""Health Education…

This document is report of the New Hampshire Research Coordinating Unit activities from its inception in September 1967 to October 1968. The objectives of the Unit are: (1) to provide leadership in the systematic investigation of problems relating to vocational-technical education, (2) to encourage a positive attitude toward educational research…

The Committee was established in September 1967 to study and make recommendations on Recommendation XXIX and XXX of the Report of the President's Commission on the Patent System. Based on interviews with Patent Office officials, patent examiners and classifiers and a review of Patent Office studies and documents, the Committee concluded that the…

Twenty-nine distributive teacher educators ranking items of importance in developing teacher education, felt that the following should receive immediate attention: student teaching experience in coordination, various phases of adult education, work experience in management, development of technical courses, and development and use of criteria for…

This study sought to identify the areas of most critical concern for curriculum emphasis for a department of wildlife science. The questionnaire was developed from existing documents and modified by a committee. Included in the sample were college seniors, graduates, employers, and faculty members. An overall rate of return of 65% (141 usable…