Though computer literacy has become a key educational issue of the 1980s, little attention has been paid to adults over the age of 25 who received their formal education Before Computers (B.C.). One-day seminars (developed at the request of the Smithsonian Institution) designed to satisfy this need are described. (JN)

Describes the structure of marine science in China. Includes organization and activities of China's National Bureau of Oceanography and programs administered through various ministries, Academia Sinica (China's Academy of Sciences), universities, and provincial institutes. Comments on research vessionals and other development initiatives are also…

Describes study circles as a nonformal, learner-centered approach to education. Discusses the role of the facilitator, group format and function, and raises professional issues that group workers need to consider. (JAC)

Vandalism, trespassing, drug traffic, crowd control, automobile traffic, and emergencies such as fire or storms--these are the kinds of problems a school security system should be designed to eliminate or minimize. A preventive program can save more money than it costs and can improve the learning environment at the same time, says this writer.…

Outlines the eight-step program used at Emanuel County Junior College, Swainsboro, Georgia, to prepare students for the Board of Regents' competency test in reading and writing. (RB)

Describes a reading program for the mentally gifted student in elementary school. (RK)

A simple and effective art form for children of all ages is helping them to understand and work through an age-old technique known as low-relief, or bas-relief. (Author)

1976-2076: Students link today with tomorrow and school with community. (Editor)

Describes efforts in the banking industry to combine the reward elements of incentive programs with training activities. Concludes that incentive programs can be combined effectively with learning activities so that training is reinforced and learned behavior is also practiced. (WL)

A presentation is made of the techniques used in four community-based support groups for elderly persons experiencing moderate stress as a result of the aging process. Results indicated that the majority of clients experienced decreased anxiety, became more effective in problem solving, and began to make use of community resources. (Author)

Outlines the establishment of a program to aid children who are seriously behind in basic math and reading skills and seeks specific causes and provides minimal solutions directed at increasing the child's standard performance. (Author)

The Empathic Rational Action (ERA) model is presented as an introductory training program for clinical supervisors. This system, said the authors, requires supervisory action as process rationale, to include objective data collection. (Editor/RK)

An approach for teaching kindergartners to weave was described as well as a colorful and highly satisfactory alternative for costly yarn. (Author/RK)