Because off-campus programs have become an extensive part of higher education, accrediting agencies are strengthening standards and emphasizing site visits and reviews. Areas of controversy in the accreditation process include definition of units of credit, abbreviated degree programs, and credit for prior experience. Responsibility for…

Describes a game construction model which can be applied to an instructional game or a simulation game for elementary and junior high social studies classes. The game deals with motivations and hardships of the Pilgrims as they traveled to the New World. Journal availability: see SO 507 149. (Author/DB)

Recommends that young people be personally involved in the process of teaching international understanding. Explains how young people should not only be taught about injustice but also moved to action by problems such as disease, hunger, and oppression. Instructional media and educational games are suggested as effective teaching methods. (DB)

Examines patterns in academic achievement of students who participated in science and mathematics projects in English Schools (the English Nuffield Science Projects and the School Mathematics Projects). Findings indicate that the informal impact of the projects is larger than the formal and that adaption to individual situations is the key to…

Reviews various perspectives on sex discrimination in schools and colleges, presents case studies of sex discrimination in the English educational system, and distinguishes between sex discrimination and gender forming. Journal availability: see SO 507 421. (DB)

A variety of possible language methodologies and the effects these have on the learners are examined. A sample questionnaire, designed to discover how students have previously been instructed in foreign language, is included. (SW)

Using examples from an evaluation design of a bilingual preschool program, the authors have developed a paradigm resting on contextually based evaluation and involving implementation strategies and participant researchers. Multiple methods of gathering environment-specific data are used in the process. (MH)

This report on the 1977 mathematics assessment of British Columbian students in grades 4, 8, and 12 describes the item specification model; test administration procedures; results for each grade level; and overall results correlated to sex, mother tongue, and parental level of schooling. (SJL)

Identifies factors which render geography an ill-defined field of study on all educational levels. Topics discussed include geography curricula, historical development of the discipline, various approaches to the discipline, and major objectives. (DB)

Collated and analyzed are part of the results of the evaluation of a Canadian government program for helping scientific research. The analysis deals with the relationship between public authorities and the university community in Quebec Province. (BT)

The article presents a strategy for developing instructional programs for multiply handicapped deaf students, which has been successfully field-tested in New Mexico public schools. (DLS)

Distinctive characteristics of higher education institutions in Texas are described. Its lack of recognition as a leading state higher education system is emphasized. Academe in Texas is viewed as being in the developing stages but showing great potential. (BH)

Suggests that geography be offered as part of the primary school curriculum. Outlines types of geographic concepts which are appropriate for primary school courses and suggests teaching techniques. Journal availability: see SO 507 226. (Author/DB)

Critical issues in the evaluation of instruction are reviewed. The purposes of evaluation (for reward and accountability, or improvement of instruction) and identity of the evaluations (students, reporters, peers, administrators, consultants) are discussed and a plea is made for tying evaluation to systematic training schemes. (Author/LBH)

This paper was prepared at the request of the CSWE Task Force on Social Work Practice and Education to examine the constraints influencing the relationship between agencies and educational institutions. (Editor/LBH)