Intended as a tool for non-formal education practitioners and researchers in identifying a range of relatively fugitive material, this bibliography includes 1,779 references to descriptive and analytical materials concerning the use of the performing arts as a medium for education and social change in the Third World. An introductory essay offers…

This international directory of existing information systems and services on ongoing research includes descriptions of planned systems and services, those under development, and those which are fully operational, as well as several institutional initiatives which represent innovative approaches to the field. Data collection for the inventory was…

Studies of the role of education in human development, especially in relation to approaches to national education in developing countries, are cited in this 45-item annotated bibliography. Other topics covered include educational development in rural areas, and development through non-formal and adult education programs. Case studies of individual…

Included in the catalogue are summaries of approximately 60 regular and special education programs developed in states other than New Jersey and found to be cost effective, successful, and replicable. Described are such factors as target audience, materials, financial requirements, program evaluation, adoption criteria and services, and contact…

For the purposes of this annotated bibliography, multitype library cooperation is defined as: Where two or more legal library entities cooperate in sharing resources, personnel, facilities, and/or programs with a library or libraries having a different legal base and being of another type. In an introductory section, sources of information on…

This guide is designed for adults who suspect or know they have a learning disability and for family and friends who wish to help. It is intended to provide a starting point for gaining information that can lead to obtaining services at the state or local level. It provides information on assessing the problem, a learning disabilities checklist,…

Discusses the need for school library media specialists to become more vocal advocates in the community for public education and funding, and provides resources that offer relevant information regarding the achievement of national education goals as well as advocacy resources. (LRW)

This continuing education course syllabus presents information on the collection of vital and health statistics, lists of agencies or organizations involved in statistical collection and/or dissemination, annotated bibliographies of statistical sources, and guidelines for accessing statistical information. Topics covered include: (1) the reporting…

Maintains that the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) curriculum standards provide an opportunity to integrate technology into a thematic curriculum approach. Includes an annotated bibliography of 19 recommended items of educational technology categorized by 10 of the NCSS curriculum themes. (CFR)

This publication presents the abstracts of the 57 National Workplace Literacy Program 1993 projects. Each abstract provides the following information: project title; award number; project director; awardee; address; telephone and fax numbers; funds by fiscal year (federal and nonfederal); award period; federal project officer; objectives;…

This annotated bibliography lists articles about educational issues that were published in Japanese periodicals from April through June 1989. Most are taken from the "Japan Times,""Daily Yomiuri,""Mainichi Daily News," and "Asahi Evening News"; however, articles also originate from "USAToday," the…

This annotated bibliography of newspaper and magazine articles on a wide variety of topics in education includes entries from the following publications: "Asahi Evening News,""Asian Wall Street Journal,""Daily Yomiuri,""International Herald Tribune,""Japan Times,""Mainichi Daily…

This annotated bibliography lists articles about education issues that were published in periodicals from April through June 1990. The vast majority of the articles are taken from the "Japan Times,""Daily Yomiuri,""Mainichi Daily," and "Asahi Evening." However, articles were also included from "USA…

This annotated bibliography lists articles about educational issues that were published in Japanese periodicals from January through March 1990. The vast majority of articles are taken from the "Japan Times,""Daily Yomiuri,""Mainichi Daily," and "Asahi Evening." However, articles are also taken from…

Approximately 200 items are listed in this bibliography of materials pertaining to adult literacy in Nigeria, Rhodesia, South Africa, the Sudan, and Tanzania. The listed materials are categorized according to country and deal with a variety of topics, including the following: (1) adult education and adaptation to change in Nigeria; (2) adult…