The Stevens Technical Enrichment Program (STEP) is described. STEP offers a pre-engineering component, an undergraduate program, and special projects. (BB)

To improve mathematics skills of freshmen, the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has instituted a mathematics placement test and a summer algebra and trigonometry review program. (BB)

The article presents the basics of pre-vocational programs for the mentally handicapped. Program objectives (such as improving basic work skills for more adequate vocational adjustment) are outlined as well as primary and secondary attributes for employment in service occupations. (PHR)

Reviews extent of Japanese television broadcasting and describes current practices and programs related to children's television. Sources of discontent with current practices are noted. (RAO)

Describes television broadcast policy in Sweden with specific reference to children's television. Viewing time, imported programs, and proposed policy changes are issues mentioned. (RAO)

Describes the Reading Is Fundamental program. (IRT)

The philosophy and practices of in-service education in the St. Louis County Intermediate Educational Unit are described. (CL)

Describes the results of the Science in a Social Context Project (SISCON), an attempt to construct a science curriculum which reflects the relation between science and society. (BH)

Accompanying the changes in social attitudes toward sex and the discussion of controversial sexual issues is an increased public demand for sexual information and services, which the professional community is expected to supply. Discusses the professional's credentials and qualifications in counseling or dispensing information to those with sexual…

This description of the University of Hawaii Rehabilitation Counselor Education (RCE) program focuses on the foundations of the program, constants which are not subject to change; and, on current trends, modifications being undertaken to enhance the quality of the program and its graduates, and to adapt to its unique geographic and cultural area.…

Learning-disabled kids in a farmhouse classroom. (Editor)

Focuses primarily upon the applications of the tools of humanistic psychology with Viet Nam era veterans. The Flower of the Dragon, a self-help project seeking to facilitate the growth of Viet Nam era veterans, is one example of a means by which humanistic psychology can build a stronger foundation for itself and for society at large. (Author)

The adult education movement following World War I and prior to World War II focused on the goal of equipping adults to govern their social and civic affairs. Various conceptions and approaches to adult civic education are described. (Author/EC)

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a new health-care professional who is trained to function as a "physician extender." The author's experience with 71 PA students and graduate PA's at the Jewish Institute for Geriatric Care is described. (Author)