States that the challenge of being a responsible accounting instructor is in selecting an accounting text that effectively reflects the procedures presently being practiced by today's accountants, which will elevate students to entry-level competence. Also states that an accounting text should integrate both the "how" and the "why" of concepts.…

A generic product evaluation system was developed and validated when 13 qualified regular and special educators were trained to estimate the developmental appropriateness of 239 instructional materials. The teams provided feedback for product revision and supplementary use. The data had implications for long term planning, marketing techniques,…

Each potential user must take the final responsibility for deciding whether a test can deliver what it promises in the situation in which it is to be used. A review procedure involves reading and evaluating research, studying technical manuals, taking the test, and communicating with others involved with the test. (Author/CM)

The response of American law schools to the rapid development of environmental law is examined, and a curricular framework is proposed, covering the basic course content and the organization of available texts. Some possible future directions are suggested. (MSE)

Describes how the Longview (Washington) public schools and Washington State University faculty developed a procedure involving a test essay to screen job applicants for writing skills. Concludes that problems exist in finding applicants with the necessary writing skills and that the tests generated uneasiness among the existing staff. (Author/RW)

An overview of selection criteria and sources for the acquisition of gerontological materials is supplemented by a list of selection sources and a list of suppliers (non-federal and federal agencies) of free or low cost materials. Eight references are cited. (EJS)

Reviews recent literature concerning the job interview. Concludes that such interviews are generally ineffective and proposes that school administrators devise techniques for improving their interviewing systems. (FL)

The preference for younger job candidates revealed in industrial literature and suggested by previous educational surveys was empirically substantiated for physical education teachers in this study. (Author/JM)

Describes the work of the director of the National Center for Children's Books in Paris, France. (FL)

Laments the lack of change in suggested titles for high school readers. Suggests that librarians could help teachers find newer material and recommends some outstanding literature for adolescents. (JL)

Reviews trends revealed in children's books that have a school setting. (HOD)

A small sample of Blacks in poor, urban areas was studied to identify the extent to which age, sex, occupation, and income are related to media preference and attitudes toward the media. Occupation and income were not predictive of preference for media content and attitudes toward media. (Author/GC)

A sample of chief student affairs officers (N=10) reported on their practices and opinions regarding the use of search committees in the selection of new staff members. Citing a number of disadvantages, particularly the time involved, the respondents still believed the advantages were well worth the costs. (Author)

Highlights six current adult books of interest to high school readers. (HOD)

Presents step-by-step guidelines to the administrator for hiring a college music teacher, from the determination of a vacancy, through advertising and screening, to the employment interview and salary negotiation. (SJL)