The author of a controversial article on economic education which appeared in the Fall, 1977 issue of the J. Econ. Ed. replies to criticisms of his original statements. Topics discussed include goals of economic education, restatement of positions regarding economic education issues, and reliable test instruments. (DB)

The core of adversary evaluation is the existence of opposing viewpoints, not adherence to existing formats for presenting them. Suggests that evaluators develop adversary methods more appropriate for education. (Author/MLF)

Program directors evaluating their own programs must use techniques that are already available or easily accessible. (Author)

To ascertain the effectiveness of the guidance "services" approach to counselor education, a survey was conducted of alumni of Georgia Southern College. Of 144 respondents, 94 were "highly satisfied" with preparation; of 92 respondents, 51 rated the GSC staff as superior. (Author)

Reviews and critiques theories of marginal utility and indifference analysis and discusses advantages and disadvantages in teaching the theory of consumer demand by means of indifference analysis. (DB)

Responds to criticisms of a 1978 research study on the relationship between interscholastic high school athletics and delinquent behavior. Suggests that the relationship needs more study and that criticisms of the research are not well founded in the academic tradition of the sociology of sports. (Author/DB)

Presents an overview of the development of evaluation and comparative testing techniques. Topics discussed include case studies of evaluation in other cultures, objectives of evaluation, problems, uses, implications, success rates, and design principles. (Author/DB)

Investigates the extent to which hand calculators are used in elementary school mathematics classes in Sweden. Also evaluates benefits and disadvantages of teaching and learning mathematics with the aid of calculators as opposed to more traditional methods. (DB)

Among the benefits derived from a detailed curriculum analysis is the actual analysis process itself. Creating a curriculum diagram can lead to better understanding of what can and should be taught. (Author/BB)

This article discusses the bilingual programs at two community colleges with large concentrations of native Spanish speakers, Hostos Community College in New York City and Essex County College in Newark, New Jersey. (CFM)

Reflecting on the first decade of the "Title VII Era", the article discusses some of the accomplishments in the areas of educational policy, research and practice, language assessment, school desegregation, and language instruction. (NQ)

As a last chance medical haven, Caribbean medical schools are increasingly sought by U.S. students. Federal and state investigations are being run on one of these, and two former students have filed suit. (BB)

No significant differences in handball knowledge and skill were found between traditional, contractual, and independent study methods of learning the sport. (MB)

The advantages of the Mode 3 examination program, in which the process of syllabus development, examination construction, and grading is carried out internally by the individual teacher, are discussed. (RW)

Compares and discusses the findings of the nationwide reading surveys done by the National Assessment of Educational Progress in 1971 and 1975. (HOD) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Change).