The development of physical education programs in the Soviet Union is traced from pre-Revolution to the present. (JMF)

Presents the development and ongoing operation of a library recycling program established at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Discusses the initiation and projects of the library recycling committee, logistics, and future projections for library recycling operations. (two references) (MCO)

This article discusses an educational program in Virginia, wherein principals receive special training, additional compensation, and are eligible for a state credential as a "turnaround specialist." When the program was unveiled, some skeptics questioned its focus on individual leaders and quick results. Principals in the program say…

This document is the first of a series of four developed to provide a comprehensive overview of parent involvement, encompassing the family, parenting needs, and existing resources, in addition to current parent education approaches and practices. This "Overview" is a panoramic scan of Parent involvement programs, including child-rearing…

This report analyzes the Participation and Equity Program's two objectives of reducing significantly the number of Australian students prematurely leaving full-time education and of fostering more equal education, and discusses strategies for achieving these objectives. Following a statement by the Minister of Education and Youth Affairs and an…

This project used interviews, questionnaires, and bibliographic research to investigate the role and attitudes of sponsors, performers, and users of educational research and development. The report is in five chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 present findings on sponsors; chapter 3 reports on performers; chapter 4 describes users; and chapter 5 presents…

The basic purpose of this book is to provide a practical approach for the introduction and installation of a PPB system. Part one describes the components necessary for an operationalized PPB system, suggests methods of achieving those components, and attempts to illustrate some of the risks and problems involved in the developmental process. Part…

Thirty-four physics teacher from 23 states and two foreign countries participated in an intensive two-week course in lecture demonstrations. Mornings were spent brainstorming to suggest possible demonstrations, afternoons were devoted to presenting demonstrations to group. (DF)

The National Association for the Education of Young Children's Accreditations Criteria for Assessment clearly identifies the need for observation and assessment in early childhood programs. NAEYC also addresses the need to create an assessment plan and use appropriate assessment methods. Although practitioners agree that observation is important,…

This directory provides a comprehensive guide to the staff of agencies and organizations concerned with mental retardation, developmental disabilities, and related disabilities. Street addresses, contact numbers (phone or fax), e-mail addresses, Web page addresses, and names of individuals holding staff positions are usually provided for each…

A QUESTIONNAIRE WITH 12 OPEN-ENDED ITEMS WAS SENT TO THE GOVERNMENTAL BROADCASTING ORGANIZATIONS IN 14 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES AND JAPAN. THE 11 REPLIES CITE THESE PROBLEMS IN PROGRAM EXCHANGE--LANGUAGE, PERFORMER'S FEES, PROFITS, LINKS BETWEEN TEXTBOOK PUBLISHERS AND PROGRAM PRODUCERS, THE VIDEO-TAPE RECORDER, COPYRIGHT ISSUES. (LH)

This study surveyed the Asian/African courses offered at junior colleges in New York State. Literature cited emphasized the need for such courses at the junior college level to acquaint students with, and help them develop an appreciation for, the culture and people of foreign countries. Questionnaires were sent to the president or dean of the 65…

This annotated bibliography is divided into four sections and covers material published between 1952 and 1974. The first section is an introduction that reviews the history of the recent development of competency-based teacher education (CBTE). Section 2 is the annotated bibliography, with 158 listings arranged alphabetically by author. An update…

The purpose of this study was to verify and explain the relationships between NJROTC experience and Navy enlistment; and to develop a plan for a more complete evaluation. Data were gathered by means of school application files, site interview questionnaires and mailback questionnaires. The major conclusion was that there is no positive…

This is the final report on the project to design new patterns for training research and development (R&D) personnel in education; the project was conducted by a consortium of educational agencies coordinated throught the Learning Research and Development Center, University of Pittsburgh. The report is bound in eight sections: goals and activities…