The chapter 1 project is a remedial reading program aimed at helping children achieve at a faster rate than those with only regular instruction. This report begins by outlining attributes for success which are as follows: (1) clear goals and objectives; (2) coordination with regular school programs; (3) parent/community involvement; (4)…

Presents brief discussions of some of the uniquely American nontraditional programs: the expanded campus; individualized curricula; interdisciplinary themes; modular credit; calendar variation; and cooperative education, using as an example the extensive coop program at Northeastern University. (PG)

Professors involved in innovative teaching can be the nucleus of a faculty development program, reinforced by their counterparts at neighboring institutions. (Editor)

Presents a brief sketch of Theodore Newcomb, author, teacher, and founder of the experimental Residential College at the University of Michigan. (PG)

Experimental programs in Covinia Valley School District have successfully incorporated career education into the secondary social studies program through refocussing a number of classroom units along the principels of awareness, planning, preparation, and decision making. (Author/KM)

This report presents a cost-effectiveness model for preservice and inservice teacher training in Australia, using a microteaching technique, relating educational (student-centered) factors and cost (management-centered) factors. The report is divided into four parts: (a) a literature survey and the experimental study; (b) attachments to Part A;…

This publication discusses plans for an experimental "middenschool" program, which is being considered for adoption in the Netherlands. The middenschool program would extend the period of basic education beyond primary school into the first stage of secondary school, serving students in the 12-16 or 11-15 age bracket. This booklet…

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THREE AREAS WERE IDENTIFIED IN WHICH EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS COULD BE DEVELOPED BY THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS. WITHIN THE AREA OF "BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION," THE AUTHOR SUGGESTED BUILDING A SEQUENCE OF UP TO 18 HOURS OF STUDY OF THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (PSYCHOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY, AND…

QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES FROM 233 CHIEF ADMINISTRATORS OF PUBLIC JUNIOR COLLEGES WERE ANALYZED TO (1) MEASURE THE EXTENT OF EXPERIMENTATION IN SPECIFIC STAFF UTILIZATION PRACTICES, (2) ANALYZE REASONS FOR NONADOPTION OF THESE PRACTICES, AND (3) DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ON SUCH EXPERIMENTATION. THE FIVE PRACTICES WERE TEAM…

TWO PLAYS WERE STAGED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEMONSTRATING THE FEASIBILITY OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO AN EXPERIMENTAL THEATER PROGRAM. EXISTING PLANT AND STAFF RESOURCES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS, WERE USED IN THE PRODUCTION. A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST AND AN ELECTRONIC SOUND SPECIALIST WERE…

THE PROJECT DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A COUNSELOR TRAINING EXPERIENCE WHICH UTILIZED A SIMULATED COUNSELING INTERVIEW AS THE INSTRUCTIONAL VEHICLE. THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE WAS DESIGNED TO TRAIN COUNSELORS (1) TO DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE ELEMENTS OF CLIENT VERBALIZATIONS…