In this discussion of reform and improvement in teacher education, the feasibility of developing a scientist-practitioner model for teacher education programs is considered. This model advocates the development of research skills through a programmatic focus on research, with the application of these skills to practice. It is pointed out that the…

In response to the increased emphasis on parent involvement in schools, the Parent Involvement in Education Project (PIEP) conducted a comprehensive six-year study of the attitudes and current practices of teacher educators, teachers, principals, parents, and school administrators in a six state region (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New…

Although Monroe County Community College (MCCC) has been concerned about students with academic deficiencies since its founding in 1964, attempts to address this problem have been unsuccessful. Remedial courses, offered between 1965 and 1969, were discontinued due to lack of enrollment, and diagnostic testing of students for counseling and class…

Survey responses were received from 538 member institutions of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education on their programs for prospective middle school teachers. Results indicated that teacher preparation programs in this area have not kept pace with the growing numbers of teachers needed, and the predominant emphasis in…

In the last two decades, increasing concern has been expressed about the ability (or inability) of various governmental agencies, service organizations, and manufacturing organizations to effectively perform their tasks. Psychologists have only recently become involved in researching issues concerning the adoption, implementation, and…

This is the first volume of the final report of the Information and Referral Center Study, which was funded by the Administration on Aging, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The overall project objective, as stated in the initial grant application, was "to facilitate the development of a more useful, effective, and comprehensive system…

Although progress has been made in the past decade in dealing with social and economic problems, there are still problems that need to be addressed. These include the need to revitalize decayed urban areas, and to develop human resources in these areas. This paper suggests that a comprehensive community education approach may be part of the…

A pilot project investigating the feasibility of year-round recreational programs in rural counties of populations of less than 10,000 is described in this report. (Sheridan County, Kansas, was chosen as the project site.) Part I, the introductory section, briefly defines recreation and its relation to human needs. Part II provides a geographic…

This report focuses on the decision-making process of institutions of higher education and their consortia as they responded to a New York State Education Department mandate for competency based teacher education programs. The following questions guided the research: (1) Who was involved in making decisions about policy board composition,…

Reported are the results of a study of 36 postsecondary programs for deaf students, part of a study designed to examine the feasibility of implementing such a program in Maryland. Sections cover answers to questions on the following topics (sample questions in parentheses): students/enrollment ("What is the target population of your…

The universality of administrative functions and tasks is sufficiently established to make special preparation programs for any one group of higher education administrators unjustifiable. This thesis is based on research undertaken to determine if significant differences existed in the functions or tasks performed by presidents, vice-presidents of…

This document focuses on implications for the design of preservice education programs for science and mathematics teachers. It is assumed that the goal is to prepare effective teachers, so the literature devoted to teacher effectiveness is first examined. This material is primarily aimed at improvement in Australia, but the concepts and issues…

The education and training of persons working in the field of aging is of vital importance to improving the quality of services available to older persons. A statewide training needs assessment was conducted in Illinois to set priorities for the funding of state educational programs and to improve the linkage between providers of aging services…

In the spring of 1980, the State of Wisconsin Division for Library Services conducted a survey to determine the level of children's services offered by public libraries throughout the state. Questionnaires were sent to the 435 public library units in the state offering library services, and 363 of these responded to the survey. Cross tabulations…

The purpose of this study was to determine which activities conducted in Florida secondary schools may have contributed to the reduction of sex stereotyping in selected vocational programs. Twenty-one secondary schools that appeared to have been the most succesful in achieving nontraditional enrollments and the 21 schools in the state reflecting…