Case studies of local development projects in Scotland, Norway, Australia, and the United States (Minnesota) indicate that federal education programs of a "generative" nature (those linking educational improvement to other improvement efforts, emphasizing process, and stimulating grass-roots participation) are most likely to promote…

In response to rising youth unemployment, the South Australian Department of Further Education established the Unemployment Youth Programme to equip the young with vocational and life skills. After eighteen months of operation, an evaluation was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of the programs in training the young unemployed with work and…

Briefly describes chemistry programs in Burma, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia. (MLH)

From an organizational point of view, a new high school physics program was developed. The teaching load was divided between two teachers. Benefits of the program were more preparation time for teachers and better student motivation. (PS)

Information related to the field of literacy is provided in this document. In the first part of the document, a directory of 30 libraries and information centers that maintain a collection of materials and documents in the field of literacy, adult education, and related fields, such as education, vocational training, community development, social…

Describes the organization and activities of a field studies group at Melbourne Grammar School. Camping trips are made during the school vacations, and students undertake extensive studies in various areas of natural history. Outlines a number of successfully completed studies and long-term projects still in progress. (JR)

Alternatives to the present system of specialized service agencies for the blind in Australia are suggested as ways of changing stereotypes about blind persons and providing better services to the visually handicapped. (Author/GW)

Describes the speech communication curriculum of Methodist Ladies' College at Kew, where speech education and drama are treated within a comprehensive notion of communication skills. (RL)

Describes the development and philosophy of the new Australian Science Curriculum, ASEP. (CP)

Described are the science syllabuses and texts for the science courses written to fulfill the aims of the new system of education in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The science course was developed in two stages: (1) A four year integrated science syllabus for grades 7-10, and (2) separate courses in physics, chemistry, and biology with…

Reviews various activities, interests, procedures, innovations, and courses in science education being conducted in the different Australian states. (SL)

Argues that altruism among preschool children is dependent upon children's understanding of a variety of complex cognitive and social skills and that these skills can, to some extent, be facilitated by appropriate training programs. (Author/MP)

Article reveals the different kinds of educational programs that are being used in Australia and New Zealand and suggests that England might implement some of them. (ML)

Describes programs developed by the Aboriginal Community College, Adelaide (Australia), to provide educational opportunities, both academic and vocational, to the adult aboriginal population in ways to overcome the education system's antiaboriginal bias. Major programs are in comprehensive studies, specific studies, prevocational training, and…

Programs for the preparation of educational administrators must focus attention on role perception and on training for leadership in a social and professional context. (Author)