Describes primary science education in Australia from the 1960s to the present. Suggests what changes should be made in the primary science curriculum and how these changes could be implemented. (DS)

Issues suggested by John Sizer's paper, an overview of the assessment of institutional performance, include: the efficient-frontier approach, multiple-criterion decision-making models, performance analysis approached as path analysis, and assessment of academic quality. (JMD)

Identifies advantages of community schools, including that lessons can be made more relevant, students participate in planning activities, buildings are used more frequently, and community schools adjust easily to social change. Journal available from Joan Watson, Distribution Secretary, 54 Fontarabia Road, London, SWII 5PF, England. (DB)

Examines political science teaching and research in Yugoslavia and relates developments within the teaching of this discipline to the Yugoslav social and political system. Concludes that political science activities should aim toward reinforcing the trend toward socialist self-management. Journal availability: see SO 507 303. (Author/DB)

Discusses issues and ideas which are relevant to recurrent education for employment and industrial relations in Australia. Stresses the need to develop appropriate learning opportunities for people involved in collective bargaining, to modernize educational facilities so that they can effectively train adults, and to develop noninstitutional…

Investigates obstacles to democratization of higher education in Latin America including inflexible structures at primary and secondary levels, strict social stratification, financial problems of students from poor families, and lack of diversification in postsecondary institutions. (Author/DB)

Suggests and annotates educational materials for use by instructors of college-level courses on regional geography of Europe. (Author/DB)

Maintaining that "bilingual education is a promising tool, but it is not without controversy," this article presents an overview of bilingual education from an historical perspective, factors which have influenced the success or failure of bilingual programs in the past, and the future needs of bilingual programs, including better teacher…

This paper examines the nature and extent of differences in the learning contexts of ability groups in a first-grade classroom. Observation, interviewing, and analysis of video-taped interaction during group lessons were used to identify major behavioral differences across groups and crucial processes within groups. Findings indicated that less…

The major issue of educational quality is linked to the potential of national and state assessment programs. It is suggested that changes in assessment design, analysis, and reporting can significantly contribute to improvement in the policy development process. The California Assessment Program illustrates how state assessment information may be…

Explored the use of film in measuring learning in family life classes. When films were used to teach communication processes, student test performance was equivalent to traditional testing. Results indicate the use of films for simulation has implications for the potential transfer of concepts to life situations. (Author/JAC)

Describes the construction of an inventory of 12 objectives of chemistry teaching based on responses of twelfth-grade students. The analysis of the order of rankings gives an insight into what are considered the important aspects of chemistry by students and teachers. (Author/SA)

Described is an instrument which provides local schools with a means of assessing and/or revising their science curriculum. It is also designed to aid schools in developing a sequential, articulated curriculum based upon community, student, and staff needs. (DS)

Based on problems noted in essay writing among first year students in college-level sociology courses, the article explains a self-assessment program intended to enhance the educational benefits of essay writing. (Author/DB)

Reviews research evaluating the effectiveness of consumer and home economics education, including political and methodological problems; statewide studies in West Virginia, Texas, Iowa, Michigan, and Indiana; and current efforts for a national assessment. (SK)