A mathematics course using programmable calculators, which was part of a summer enrichment program for upper elementary and junior high students, is described. (MK)

Elderhostels are examined in terms of the circumstances influencing their rise, class participation, kinds of students involved, and factors making the elderhostels an irreversible program. It is suggested that future elderhostels may join national adult education programs, national issues may surface around regional courses, and courses may have…

At Brown University, continuing education programs have contributed to the diversification of alumni programs and have attracted previously uninvolved alumni. Benefits of alumni education programs, program formats, and advice are discussed. (JMD)

Describes a six-week summer program designed to "convert" English and language arts teachers and other primary school teachers into teachers of English as a second language. (RL)

Describes the operations of the Job Opportunity Bureau for Students (JOBS), run cooperatively by four private Seattle high schools as a clearinghouse for their students on paid jobs and on volunteer, educational, and other summer experiences. (SJL)

Described is a summer institute for art teachers, where they work in an isolated location with artists of their choice--musicians, architects, writers--in order to develop technical skills within a new perspective of learning. (KC)

A provisional admissions program at Nova University Law Center allows students who do not qualify for admission to take two summer courses to prove their ability to succeed. One of the courses offered, Commercial Transactions I (Sales), which covers parts of the Uniform Commercial Code, is described and its suitability for beginning law students…

A study examined summer programs of vocational agriculture in Oklahoma and administrator opinions of selected portions of summer programs judged to be superior. Compares teacher and administrator perceptions of what activities are most important for summer programs. Compares the activities of teachers in the superior programs to activities of…

Describes a program at the University of Central Florida at Orlando that acquaints minority group high school students with career opportunities in mass media and gives them a taste of the college-level training required. (GT)

Describes mixed results for faculty development programs implemented at the State University of New York. Reports that bringing experts in for workshops and providing faculty incentives for course development were not successful, but that a one- to four-week summer training seminar was. Proposes 10 principles for successful faculty development.…

School administrators can do much to create social conditions and climates that support talent development. Students will remain interested and motivated in their talent field, if they are challenged by class work and teachers. Administrators should use summer and outside programs to supplement, individualize, and provide a more appropriate…

Examines the characteristics of gifted and talented students and describes three cooperative mentoring programs. They are the Executive Internship Program and the Laboratory Experience Program (both in Hillsborough County, Florida) and university-based summer programs at many institutions. Also identifies risks, such as breaking of close…

Discusses the four-week summer Memphis (Tennessee) Urban Writing Institute, during which a furor erupted over the dilemma of grading. Provide a number of approaches to grading students' writing, including minimalist grading, cassette grading, collaborative grading, and portfolio grading. Suggests that teachers consider the grading dilemma and…

The effect of a 1-week sportfishing and environmental curriculum on participants' (aged 9-14) knowledge of fishing and biology/ecology, awareness of ethical behavior, and attitudes was assessed with 127 completed pre-/post-surveys. The program developed fishing and biology/ecology knowledge, but did not affect ethical behavior awareness or…

An outcomes charting method was used to evaluate effects of a 12-year-old interdisciplinary summer institute for health professionals. Primary outcomes were academic publications, and a case management guide and videotapes. Secondary outcomes included improved clinical service and an undergraduate course on case management. (SK)