The radio study campaign combined elements of listening group and study group traditions and added group leaders trained in democratic leadership principles, a text book, and a study guide. It was hoped that the campaign would create a deeper sense of national awareness and, by highlighting the achievements since Tanzanian independence, give…

This research study delineates the role and spread of mass media and its impact on economic development of underdeveloped countries. Some definitions about mass communication are given, followed by a brief description of how the mass media in the countries of the world operate under four major theories. An examination is made of the economic…

The proceedings of the 24th All India Adult Education Conference highlight two symposia, "Adult Education and Urban Development" and "Adult Education and Green Revolution." Commission Reports on the two symposia are given. (DB)

The Institute of Adult Education (IAE) of the University of Dar es Salaam has, as its first priority, to provide extensive, as well as intensive, training to teachers and administrators of adult education. The training programs are divided into three categories: the Diploma Course, covering five compulsory subjects; training courses conducted in…

This report analyzes some of the conditions necessary for successful educational planning with emphasis on political and administrative conditions that tend to make the educational planner's task more difficult. The research and experiences are drawn from Latin America. The author suggests that educational planners should seek ways of working with…

Although the report is specifically about Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, the considerations presented are valid for all of Latin America. In September, 1969, Argentina had approximately 200 electronic computers. The annual growth is estimated at 15-20% and the implementation of teleprocessing and time-sharing systems have made evident the…

A meeting on book development in Africa was convened by Unesco at Accra, 13-19 February 1968, to help formulate a programme of action. It was attended by participants from 23 African countries as well as from a number of other Member States and international organizations. The meeting was part of a long-range programme adopted by Unesco to assist…

Towns in developing countries are experiencing difficulties in finding solutions to the habitat problems engendered by extremely rapid urbanization. Possible solutions include: providing low-income groups with plots for building, better utilization of local technicians and traditional technologies, revitalizing abandoned techniques and…

Adult education in rural areas has to be geared to the problems faced by farmers. This requires more emphasis on practical training in adult education programs. (Author/EC)

Teachers in developing nations must be trained to prepare their students for their future with studies relevant to the realities of their community. (JD)

The need for appropriate approaches to educational technology research in developing nations is discussed, and two examples of such research, adapted to local technological capabilities, are given. (RAO)

Impressions of a National Education Association-sponsored trip to China to learn about the Chinese system of education. Some dramatic changes in science education are in China's future. (BB)

Teaching aids were developed to meet local needs in Marsabit. Respected members of the local society were photographed demonstrating various health care messages, which were then laid out in poster format, captioned in Swahili, and laminated for distribution to health care workers. Findings indicate their consistent use. (JEG)

Advocates university education of school librarians in Nigeria, which would entail finding the staff to handle the courses and improving the present program, and the setting-up of good, well-maintained, adequately stocked model school libraries in all training institutions. (VT)

The extent of the cognitive equivalence between a picture and the depicted object is the result of an interaction between the picture and the observer. The observer's reaction is largely determined by his pictorial sophistication and cultural background. (Author/STS)