Two Emergency School Aid Act pilot programs were conducted by the Atlanta Public Schools: Cultural Adjustment and Special Mathematics. The purpose of the Cultural Adjustment program was to reduce isolation and educational problems related to non-English speaking pupils and pupils who have first language interference. Program evaluation conclusions…

This report covers studies carried out in 1976 and 1977 into the conduct of parent workshops and the operation of preschool education groups in the Span program, a program for geographically isolated families in Queensland, Australia. The 1976 workshop was designed to increase parents' knowledge, skills and participation in playgroups for their…

Current modes of implementing evaluation and accountability procedures can be examined with respect to their implications for the three aspects of the community psychology approach and the delivery of community mental health services: indirect services (consultation, community education, and prevention), supervision and training of caregivers, and…

THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE USE OF PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION IN EDUCATION IS DISCUSSED. IN 1962 MORE THAN 100 PROGRAMS WERE AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS, BUT QUANTITY WAS NOT MATCHED BY QUALITY. THERE WAS NO CONCERTED EFFORT TO TRAIN TEACHERS IN THE EXPERT USE OF PROGRAMS, NOR ANY GENERAL MOVEMENT OF TEACHERS COLLEGES TO USE PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION. PROGRAMED…

THE NATIONAL HOME STUDY COUNCIL, A VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF PRIVATE HOME STUDY SCHOOLS, HAS PUBLISHED UNDER ONE COVER THE DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS OF ITS ACCREDITING COMMISSION. THE FIRST OF NINE DOCUMENTS STATES THE OBJECTIVES AND PROCEDURES FOR ACCREDITATION BY THE COUNCIL. IT EXPLAINS (1) HOW A SCHOOL SUBMITS AN APPLICATION FOR…

TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A NEW PROGRAM, A STUDY WAS MADE TO DETERMINE -- (1) OCCUPATIONS ENTERED, (2) EFFECT OF NUMBER OF YEARS IN VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE ON OCCUPATIONAL CHOICE, (3) MECHANICAL SKILLS USEFUL IN THE OCCUPATION, (4) ADDITIONAL SKILLS NEEDED, AND (5) CHANGES NEEDED IN THE COURSE OF STUDY. THE SAMPLE INCLUDED 802 FORMER…

PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON THE LIFE ON AN "ASSISTANT DE LANGUE ANGLAISE" AND COMMENTS ON THE FRENCH EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM ARE GIVEN. THESE INCLUDE SUCH AREAS AS TEACHING HOURS AND SCHOOL SCHEDULES, SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM ATMOSPHERE, TOPICS FOR CONVERSATION CLASSES, RELATIONSHIPS WITH PUPILS AND OTHER TEACHERS, QUALIFICATIONS, SALARY, SOCIAL SECURITY,…

A NEED FOR NEW CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES TO APPRAISE OBJECTIVELY THE COMPETENCIES AND TECHNIQUES OF TEACHERS OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES HAS RESULTED IN THIS HANDBOOK TO DESCRIBE WAYS OF OBSERVING VARIOUS FACTORS AND DETERMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING PERFORMANCE. TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT ARE SUCH FACTORS AS THE TEACHER'S ACTIVITIES IN THE…

THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AT THE CHILD CARE CENTER WAS TO PREVENT FUTURE LEARNING DISABILITIES IN LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. IT INVOLVED A GROUP OF OVER 41 PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE CHILDREN. LESSONS IN THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED AUDITORY AND VISUAL DISCRIMINATION SKILLS. THE ENVIRONMENT WAS ENRICHED THROUGH…

Results of an undergraduate evaluation questionnaire administered to majors in 12 Engineering and Physical Science departments and programs at the University of California, Berkeley, are presented. Data are offered in tabular and textual formats. Findings are summarized in an introductory section, along with recommendations regarding procedures…

An assessment was designed to ascertain student status in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains of physical education, and to survey the physical education programs and instructional practices through the use of student, parent, teacher, and administrator questionnaires. This assessment was conducted throughout the province of British…

An assessment was designed to ascertain student status in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains of physical education, and to survey the physical education programs and instructional practices through the use of student, parent, teacher, and administrator questionnaires. This assessment was conducted throughout the province of British…

In response to increasingly vigorous and vocal criticism of American education, the author proposes a new model for curriculum development--a double triad that would combine the traditional cooperative efforts of administrators, teachers, and school board members with involvement of the community, parents, and students. The author suggests…

This paper focuses on the activities of colleges and universities providing options for the assessment of prior learning for adult students. The paper emphasizes programs with associate and baccalaureate degree-granting institutions in the United States and Canada. It is aimed at faculty members, practitioners, administrators, and policy-makers,…

The 1972-1974 Neighborhood Information Center (NIC) Project was undertaken in Atlanta, Cleveland, Detroit, Houston, and Queens Borough to demonstrate that urban public libraries could be a vital force in daily living by providing free information and referrals to low income communities, and by adapting in non-traditional ways to meet neighborhood…