Major activities, programs, and conferences in geothermal energy during 1982 are highlighted. These include first comprehensive national assessment of U.S. low-temperature geothermal resources (conducted by U.S. Geological Survey and Department of Energy), map production by U.S. Geological Survey, geothermal plant production, and others. (JN)

The International Society for Business Education (SIEC) promotes closer links between commercial trainers and educators throughout the world. The BACIE-organized conference consisted of lectures and visits examining current trends and developments in the field and was attended by senior commercial trainers, teachers, and educators from 15…

A symposium was held to discuss the question, How and to what extent is technical and vocational education in Europe encouraging occupational mobility? Following the symposium, a series of visits was conducted to view innovative practices and experiments concerning this question; countries visited included Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom,…

Assesses Sergei Eisenstein's role in cinematic history and his reputation in the Soviet Union and throughout the world. Describes the Eisenstein exhibition planned for the Oxford Museum of Modern Art and examines additional activities designed to enhance public appreciation of this influential artist. Discusses several of his important films. (GEA)

This document details the proceedings of the Mathematical Education Conference held at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. The material is divided into the following major sections: Opening Speeches; Invited Lectures; Workshop Papers on "What mathematics should we teach at secondary and post secondary schools?"; short communications…

This paper describes past and present European efforts to address the mental health needs of refugees. It begins with a brief historical survey of mental health services for refugees after the Second World War and delineates the policy recommendations from the 1948 International Congress on Mental Health. The next section describes current…

The problem-solving approach in environmental education (EE), reports on EE programs and activities in selected foreign countries, and a report on the Asian Subregional Workshop on Teacher Training in EE are provided in this newsletter. The nature of the problem-solving approach and brief discussions of such methodologies as group discussion,…

This article reports that the 11th European Prison Education Association International Conference will take place in Dublin, Ireland from June 13 to June 17, 2007. The conference, which was titled "Learning for Liberation," will focus on the exploration of what adult education can offer prison/correctional education. This article also presents the…

The Open University of United Kingdom's Postgraduate Certificate of Education program is an 18-month, part-time course that annually trains over 1000 graduate teachers via electronic conferencing and open learning methods. The program provides every student and tutor with a Macintosh computer, printer, and modem and builds on face-to-face contacts…

There is little doubt that the findings of research in science education can be depressing at times. The literature is replete with reports and research findings which highlight problems and shortcomings associated with the teaching and learning of science. In order to provide a refreshing alternative to the majority of research reports which…

Provided are recommendations and reports related to teacher training in environmental education (EE). Recommendations from the Intergovernment Conference on Environmental Education (Tbilisi, 1977) are highlighted, indicating that environmental training of qualified educational personnel be a priority activity. Activities of the Unesco-UNEP…

Highlights a meeting of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Includes various issues as presented in addresses by representatives of member nations. Issues focus on all aspects of the deteriorating state of the earth's environment and on what to do about it over the next 10 years. (Author/JN)

Contained are a variety of articles given at the symposium including descriptions of graduate programs in China, The United Kingdom, and India; discussions of teaching methods for use with biochemistry classes at the high school and college level; a discussion of practical biochemistry textbooks; and technical articles. (CW)

Summarized in this report are the discussions which took place during the twelfth session of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Assembly. Summaries are provided in 15 sections: opening comments; administrative arrangements; adoption of triennial commission report; ocean sciences; ocean services; training, education, and mutual…

Two elementary school counselors discuss their work inspired by the Circle of Courage Model. They have used the concept as an assessment and goal-setting tool to address students' problems and needs. They discuss their development of the tool and how they apply it in working with children and other populations, through the four quadrants on the…