As presented, goal attainment scaling involves devising a set of goals with involved persons, assigning weights to these goals, developing a set of expected outcomes for each goal, scoring the outcomes, and calculating a summary score of the outcomes across the goals. (Author/DLS)

Suggests that institutions of higher education will meet future educational needs better if they reevaluate such areas as student starting and finishing ages, course length and continuity, curriculum, and the relationship between higher education institutions and the schools. (DB)

Considers the problem of values in economics teaching on the secondary level in areas of content and teaching methods. Concludes that the transmission of values is unavoidable and that economics teachers should devise ways of dealing with values in a constructive manner. (DB)

Examines the relationship between general pedagogical styles, perceptions of classroom situations, and utilization of various teaching techniques. Various teaching styles are defined, discussed, and evaluated. Concludes that the development of alternative mixes of teaching styles should enchance teaching effectiveness. (Author/DB)

Discusses a study to investigate student images of and attitudes toward geography instruction in 15 Nebraska high schools. Statistical analysis of 30 statements relating to geography indicated that the majority of students held positive opinions about the discipline's usefulness and its importance as a high school subject. (Author/DB)

Suggests a socio-psychological approach to the definition and measurement of school organizational climate for change. The measurement instrument, the Organizational Climate for Change Questionnaire, is described. (Author/DB)

Reviews research relating to whether the socialization effects of interscholastic athletics retard delinquent behavior, particularly among high school students. Suggests that more testing and appraisal of high school athletics programs should be encouraged. (Author/DB)

Describes the development and assessment of evaluation instruments designed to test student political-citizenship knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The tests are a part of the Improving Citizenship Education Project in Fulton County, Georgia. (Author/CK)

Explains why an internship is a necessary part of an applied geography curriculum. Presents a case study of an internship program at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Toronto, which emphasizes placement in an agency with the same specialization as the student and integration of course material and field experience. (Author/DB)

Maintains that history instruction on the high school level will be improved if teachers seek to establish a valid rationale for the study of American history, set objectives in accordance with this rationale, and ensure that students do not encounter the same material in different history courses. (Author/DB)

Presents a six-step model to help teachers develop curriculum related to the Fourth Amendment (search and seizure). The model focuses on determining values and attitudes, defining valid and unreasonable search and seizure, recognizing a valid warrant, and using film to teach about search and seizure. Journal available from the American Bar…

Describes the National Assessment of Educational Progress program that makes assessments of public knowledge of science. Previous assessments were conducted during the 1969-70 and 1972-73 school years. Nine science categories will be assessed including biology, physical science, and earth science. (SL) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt…

The controversy over standardized tests and falling scores does not address the real problem--what should be done about school learning to insure more effective in-life behaving? A basic philosophy for such a program is suggested. (Author/LS)

Discusses the development and use of an implementation scale and describes basic characteristics of the instrument. Data seem to indicate that instructional systems are not implemented fully in many schools. (Author/IRT)