In 1966, 5 North Carolina colleges joined together in a cooperative research effort funded by USOE under a Consortium Research Development Program grant. The program was structured to conduct a continuing inquiry into the characteristics of entering freshmen at the colleges--Bennett College, North Carolina College at Durham, St. Augustine's…

IN THE SUMMER OF 1965, A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM WAS ASSEMBLED AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY TO CONSIDER THE PROBLEM OF IMPROVING INSTRUCTION IN ART APPRECIATION IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS. THE OBJECTIVES WERE (1) TO PRODUCE NOT LESS THAN EIGHT CORRELATED STUDIES FOCUSED ON SOME OF THE CONCEPTUAL AND OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS INVOLVED IN FUTURE RESEARCH…

The article describes the implementation and results of a developmentally sequenced language program for 21 severely, profoundly, and multihandicapped students (mean CA=10 years, mean MA=20 months). (SBH)

The extent to which a developmental program of tactile perception and braille letter recognition would affect errors in these abilities and reduce scrubbing and backtracking behaviors of 30 legally blind braille users (5-15 years old) was studied. (Author/BD)

Describes the bubble as a highly successful environmental stimulus for drama and provides directions for constructing various bubble shapes. (MH)

The author argues that by ignoring evolutionary considerations, the intelligence testing movement has precluded continued development, and in order to regain momentum it must engage in theoretical and empirical research to accommodate those considerations. (MB)

The idea that significant professional knowledge can result from practice and its careful analysis merits reemphasis. (MJB)

Position paper argues in favor of developmentally appropriate kindergarten programs. Paper examines program goals and content, and provides suggestions about learning environment, curriculum, and staff. Includes statements concerning purpose of kindergarten, importance of play in learning, and need for program support. (PCB)

Explores reasons for the lack of developmental guidance programs in Catholic elementary schools. Presents a developmental guidance model to encourage total development of all students. Describes resources for elementary school guidance including shared personnel and intern programs, and presents guidelines from public school programs. (JAC)

This study examined gender and aptitude distinctions (average versus below average) among developmental college students in task value, reported use of learning strategies, and academic achievement. The sample consisted of 286 developmental students from a community college in the Midwest, of whom 129 were female. Two measures of achievement were…

Farm business analysis instruction provides the core for a continuing education program which improves the economic and social status of farmers and stimulates other business in the community. (KP)

A force field model application for improved effectiveness." (Editor)

Defined here are those considerations which underlie the formation of staff development patterns weaving them into a theoretical, philosophical, and practical whole. (Author)

Describes an experimental junior high school course which explains the economic and human aspects of employment. The program is published and distributed by the Joint Council on Economic Education, 1212 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York, 10036. (BH)