A weekend language camp for secondary school students of Russian, attended by 125 students and teachers, is described. Tips for organization of such a camp are given. (RM)

The instructional model presented describes a system which is now being implemented by the United States Navy, but can be generalized to educational program development in other areas. (Author)

Fiesta Project provides a classic example of action anthropology in broadcasting. The project involved the research and production of a Spanish language public television series designed to attract, retain, and realistically help a Mexican American audience in southern Arizona. The project used anthropological research in initial program…

Strategies for rodent control in crop fields, threshing yards, and rural residential areas are presented together with an operational plan for implementing a program for rodent control at the national level. Training personnel in rodent control procedures and procedures for educating the public in the necessity for control are covered. (EC)

The article delineates the planning and funding of industrial arts programs at the local level as outlined in Part 102 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which provides industrial arts programs with an opportunity to fulfill two of the three major goals of vocational education. (Author)

A junior high career exploration program has been developed through the cooperation of vocational and non-vocational teachers and school administrators. It utilizes community resources and hands-on experiences. (LH)

A statement of the developmental process and content of the AASL certification model. (Author)

Defines the competency-based approach to teacher education and describes the development of an early childhood program at the University of Houston. (ED)

This article summarizes for teachers the results of a Schools Council study on the advantages, disadvantages and processes of mixed ability teaching in mathematics. (SJL)

Describes a curriculum planning approach that employs a systematic process for identifying alleged training needs, investigating the case in a preproject study, setting priorities, and adopting a project list and budget. Discusses the makeup and roles of the curriculum planning council and professional planning staff. Provides a problem…

Develops a systems approach to planning as a means of increasing organizational effectiveness. A model of the planning process is presented, the various components are described in terms of implementation, and pragmatic strategies and considerations for an academic library are suggested; data tables and a flow chart are included. (JD)

Evaluation is often both conceptually and functionally separate from program planning and operations management. There are a number of potentially beneficial side effects to be realized from close collaboration between program administrators and evaluators: when the evaluation task is broadly defined and when both administrators recognize their…

Defines cognitive style mapping as a technique to determine how an individual learns or formulates concepts. Advocates mapping be used to analyze, diagnose, and prescribe instruction for personalized training programs. Displays styles and examples of cognitive mapping and presents a guide for map symbols/meanings. Provides assumptions for…

In a survey, clients and consultants agreed that actions fostering success are the following: agreeing on objectives and evaluation measures, providing flexible approaches, gaining commitment, and preparing the consultant. Both cited unclear/unrealistic objectives as a pitfall. To improve client/consultant success, guidelines can identify the…

Looks at past evaluation of compensatory education, suggests new approaches to evaluation, and makes recommendations about program implementation. (IRT)