This paper examined the merits of offering students a temporary alternative route to higher education and professional employment. (Author/RK)

The purpose of this paper is twofold: a) to identify fundamental areas which are of concern to researchers in art education, and b) to provide the reader with representative examples of recent studies related to these topics. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to determine what effect the learner's knowledge of a desired instructional outcome has on his acquisition of that goal. (Author)

Discusses laboratory results and other relevant material on possibly the most important period of decline in cardiorespiratory endurance and increase in obesity--the school-age years. (Author/RK)

Considers E. Paul Torrance's research on the fourth grade slump in school motivation and self concept and its implications for education. (Author/RK)

Provides some constructive suggestions for music teachers through an innovative program designed to give students a wide breadth of musical experiences. (RK)

The degree of success of the computerized Child-Based Information System (CBIS) was analyzed in two areas--presenting, delivering, and managing a developmental curriculum; and recording, filing, and monitoring child tracking data, including requirements for Individualized Education Plans (IEP's). Preschool handicapped and high-risk children and…

This study compared the perceptions of Boise State University (BSU) students with those of other four-year college enrollees in the areas of importance of educational outcomes, college contributions to reaching educational outcomes, personal growth in a variety of areas, and college contributions to personal growth. The study used the American…

Drawing from both state and institutional data sources, this report provides personnel at Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) with an in-depth analysis of assessment issues, offering both quantitative and qualitative information on assessment and student outcomes. Section 1 provides data on student transfer goal achievement, indicating that…

This evaluation reports the 1975-76 project outcomes for career education projects in Crisp and Liberty counties in Georgia, which were initiated in 1972 with the purposes of (1) developing and operating rural demonstration centers in South Georgia, whose programs reflect a sequential education process, based on career education concepts, and (2)…

The paper discusses curriculum change in American education and describes a social studies curriculum model intended to help high school students become better decision makers. The paper is presented in eight sections. Section I identifies educational programs which have been implemented in response to crisis situations. Among these are sex…