Provides resources for teachers who wish to establish programs of peer or cross-age tutoring. (FL)

Pinpoints factors contributing to a successful internship experience for aspiring principals, including clearly stated program objectives, a good relationship between the intern and the building administrator, regular meetings of the intern and all administrative staff, and adequate preparation of the intern before assuming the position.…

The 345 items cited in this annotated bibliographical study are listed under various aspects of education for rural development, including development planning, adult education, educational programs and content, methods, schools and colleges, higher education, and nonformal education. (LLS)

Discusses five program elements that are believed to be essential for developing quality programs for gifted education. Elements discussed are leadership training, continuous inservice training, research and development, demonstration programs, and state leadership. (Author/RH)

Idaho is one of eight states to offer teacher certification in dance. In 1975, committees were appointed to revise Idaho's certification standards. A progressive certification program was developed. Program approval is granted by a state accreditation team, based on the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification…

Two short articles discuss Boston's English High School Magnet Art Program. The first describes the collaboration between English High School and the Massachusetts College of Art to develop the magnet program. The second describes a group ceramics project at the school. Part of a theme issue on multicultural art programs. (SJL)

Ways in which to organize a drive-in workshop are presented. They include selection of a chairperson, appointment of a steering committee, timing of the workshop, agenda, speakers, where to get information on drive-ins, awards, publicity campaign, and ways in which to boost membership in professional associations. (CT)

With regard to alternative instruction planning, presents considerations which are logistical (e.g., equipment, location, variety, and production), practical (e.g., students' backgrounds and attention spans, ease of use, sequence, and cost), and contextual (e.g., suitability, visualness, and school requirements). (DMM)

The development of two environmental education programs for grades K-6 on solid wastes is described. The resolution of two debates on methodological issues (activities vs. scientific approaches, disciplinary vs. interdisciplinary approaches) are summarized. Also included are the instructional outcomes and the program materials. (DC)

The assignment of physical education credits is too often arbitrarily determined. A formula was developed for determining the appropriate credit for various levels of instruction. The criteria are: (1) whether an activity should be offered; (2) number of instruction levels needed; and (3) ways of establishing consistency in assigning course…

Four hundred older adults participated in Virginia's "Golden Olympics" in which 28 sports were offered. Site selection, housing facilities, inexpensive meals, scheduling events, budgetary constraints, and information on how to gain publicity for a more positive image of the senior athlete were among major considerations. (JN)

Traces the development and implementation of environmental education in Australia during the 1970s, focusing on the role of the Curriculum Development Center, the Australian Environmental Education Program proposal, a 1974 national survey, the Environmental Education Project, and future implications. (DC)

The criteria used by both search committees and candidates for deanships characterizing demonstrated skills include: (1) decision making; (2) program development; (3) planning and evaluation; (4) scholarship; (5) grantsmanship; (6) research; and (7) fiscal management. However, numerous differences were noted between the criteria considered most…

The television screen under computer control is seen as a very compelling focus of attention that can be harnessed and used to good educational effect. It is stated that the most vital and difficult task in curriculum development is to make useful material accessible to teachers. (MP)

In the past, faculty evaluation programs have been more often prone to failure than success. Characteristics of a successful program include: (1) deciding the system's purpose; (2) seeking solid administrative support; (3) securing faculty involvement; (4) overcoming faculty resistance; (5) selecting the evaluation instruments; and (6) obtaining…