Article discusses the needs of cultural minorities and how they conceive of the purpose for education. Compares social and cultural representation with liberal studies. (Author/RK)

We need large scale social involvement which will mobilize the forces and institutions of society to bring pressure to bear upon the educational system. Until teachers can step out of their central classroom positions and into the role of agents for change, we may be stuck with our present inadequate system. (Author/CB)

In order that art students develop into qualified art teachers, the administration at Montclair State College decided to expose them to the world of the art professional. As well, the art student became familiar with his future area of concern both as a teacher in the school and with society in America. (Author/RK)

Author examines the social patterns of the future and makes suggestions for educational and social development. He further states that if aesthetic educators are to have a role in the direction of future art studies, imaginative and systematic thinking must begin. (Author/RK)

Article discusses the benefits of traditional musical education, common practice', and relates the need for updating theory instruction with current practice. (RK)

Discusses the paradox of the current education without schools movement"--the focus being on the institutional obstacles to implementing the non-school educational concept. Argues that the idea is growing while the reality is diminishing. (DM)

Kodaly's choral music for children, his pedagogical works, and his role in establishing elementary music education in the Hungarian public school curriculum are discussed. The relevance and applicability of Kodaly's musical and educational ideas to U.S. music education are also examined. (AM)

To improve adult literacy in urban and rural areas, Ethiopia has established reading centers throughout the country staffed by volunteer teachers. Since 1978, 10 million persons have participated in the program. Eight million have finished courses and taken the tests. About four million have passed and received certificates. (AM)

The next two decades will be a period of expansion in part-time adult continuing education in Great Britain. Demographic, economic, financial, and sociological pressures are causing this change in education. Arguments for and against the expanded adult education provision in universities are presented. (AM)

Discussed are early childhood development and education, and the health, physical education, and moral education of preschoolers in Russia. (RM)

The training of biology teachers at seven universities in the Netherlands is discussed. Differences in the organization of courses offered at these universities reflect differences in facilities, development of programs, and educational philosophies. (Author/PP)

Specifically discussed are the curriculum of the general education school (grades 1-10); model types of activities of the school collective; and joint activities of the school, family, production collectives, and community in the social upbringing of students. (RM)