Some limitations of instructional development are delineated, as are some of its potential adverse consequences. Finally, some possible strategies are advanced for rectifying undesirable impacts. (Author)

Dr. Carl Marburger, New Jersey Commissioner of Education, is interviewed about urban education. (DM)

The purpose of this paper is to develop a career developmental model or framework, covering the school ages of five to 18. (Author)

Attempts to analyze crime control program development and relate it to several independent variables which might be associated. Results show that often crime control programs were developed at the Associate degree level and appear to duplicate or approximate the police training academies. (Author)

Claiming that as educators have developed alternatives to traditional education they have also thrown out the babies of cultural insight with the bathwater of educational bureaucracy, this paper explores two heresies--the "learning by doing" and "reforming by doing" heresies--that limit and may ultimately threaten the…

Described is a program, with developmental stages and focus areas, which has the potential for guiding supervising teachers, university supervisors, and coordinators of field experiences as they design and implement inservice programs directed toward improving the student teaching experience. (KC)

Describes a program of instructional development for teaching assistants used in the Department of Speech Communication at the University of Washington. Program objectives and implementation procedures are included. (JMF)

Studied the perceived needs of women in higher education. Results showed educators did not generally recognize sex-specific educational differences. There is a need for women role models, women's educational planning, and career and personal counseling. Institutions must provide such options for women to be competitive. (JAC)

Presents a plan for a unit of study on printmaking including the long-range or general goals as well as the more specific aims contained in a daily lesson plan. (Author/RK)

The four steps necessary in evolving a model for a community education program are described as examination of the community, establishment of objectives, utilization of related research, and application of ethical principles. (RW)

Like all newly emerging disciplines or areas of inquiry and learning, Ethnic Studies have consistently been challenged to acquire that academic responsibility which ensures survival and growth in higher education. Since the survival of Ethnic Studies is more real than speculative, this paper will investigate the problems confronting Ethnic Studies…

Presents recommendations for developing a strategic plan for child care centers. The steps include requesting input from key individuals, compiling a comprehensive list of suggestions, understanding possible obstacles, developing goals, determining objectives, outlining action steps, prioritizing and developing timelines for activities, assigning…

Addresses the role of outdoor education in meeting the goals of multicultural education. Recommends examining current instructional materials for negative stereotypes and historical distortions, and developing programs that are culturally inclusive. Provides suggestions for integrating African American culture into traditional program content…