In January the 157 Group launched a policy paper making the case for professional careers guidance. With the launch of the National Careers Service in April, information, advice and guidance is a hot topic within the education and skills sector and one that is regularly debated. The combination of policy changes, including the introduction of…

This report by the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) outlines important concerns about documentation issues related to students with disabilities as they transition from high school to postsecondary settings. These issues center on the "disconnect" between the nature and extent of disability documentation generated during a…

Interviews with 45 British adults returning to education found that, although guidance is available, many are unaware or do not seek it. They expressed satisfaction regarding relationships with tutors, although they were critical of the level of support given by some tutors. (SK)

Some educators are criticizing educational counseling for minorities, especially African Americnas and Hispanics, as not providing adequate information about the variety of postsecondary options available, academic requirements, and admissions policies. In particular, the potential of the community college as an academic alternative is seen as…

Argues that Soviet secondary school students' readiness to continue learning is important to pedagogy and the state. Reports research indicating that most tenth grade graduates planned to continue schooling. Concludes that secondary school guidance inadequately promotes some forms of continuing education. Reveals student attitudes about various…

This document describes the developing Junior University College system in Ceylon. Six institutions, resembling American community or junior colleges, were established in 1969 to fill Ceylon's manpower needs not met by her universities, technical colleges, and teachers' colleges. The Junior University College's three-fold aim includes imparting…