A national survey (1961-62) revealed that only one adult out of five participates annually in educative activities; the graduate's negative attitude toward education needs to be replaced by an appreciation for life-long learning. Some weaknesses might be overcome through introduction of adult education programs in universities, as well as…

The report of the highlights of the Southeastern Adult Basic Education Teacher Training Institute, July 10-28, 1967, presents financial changes in the State and Federal support of basic adult education; pinpoints the essential psychological, physiological, and emotional aspects of adult learning; and attempts to relate teaching techniques to…

The American public school must depend for its strength on the support of local citizens who understand school affairs. The task of interpreting school affairs to the public is an administrative function and requires both information programs and enlistment of community support. Organized programs are needed in which (1) community relations needs…

This booklet delineates many elements for organizing and developing educational programs for preschool and kindergarten children. The primary goals of such programs are given as (1) socialization, (2) development of basic learning and language skills, (3) preparation for the regular school experience, (4) establishment of motivational systems, and…

The Fremont, California Unified School District organized a continuing education program through a workshop held in the summer of 1968. This paper presents the results of that workshop. Following a statement of philosophy, an outline of the characteristics of the continuation student, and an outline of the functions of the program, an overview of…

As a ready reference for information on health education programs for employees, this monograph brings together four comprehensive review articles which have appeared in the literature and seven abstracts of studies and demonstrations. The articles are: "Health Education in the Occupational Setting,""Health Education in Industry,""Health Education…

This document is report of the New Hampshire Research Coordinating Unit activities from its inception in September 1967 to October 1968. The objectives of the Unit are: (1) to provide leadership in the systematic investigation of problems relating to vocational-technical education, (2) to encourage a positive attitude toward educational research…

The Committee was established in September 1967 to study and make recommendations on Recommendation XXIX and XXX of the Report of the President's Commission on the Patent System. Based on interviews with Patent Office officials, patent examiners and classifiers and a review of Patent Office studies and documents, the Committee concluded that the…

Twenty-nine distributive teacher educators ranking items of importance in developing teacher education, felt that the following should receive immediate attention: student teaching experience in coordination, various phases of adult education, work experience in management, development of technical courses, and development and use of criteria for…

This study sought to identify the areas of most critical concern for curriculum emphasis for a department of wildlife science. The questionnaire was developed from existing documents and modified by a committee. Included in the sample were college seniors, graduates, employers, and faculty members. An overall rate of return of 65% (141 usable…

This document reviews and summarizes fifteen major studies of compensatory education, and in particular Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It provides students, researchers, evaluators, and policymakers with a usable guide to the evolution of approaches associated with this large scale educational program. These studies…

A General Semantics Language Arts program was developed to improve the self-confidence of third-grade pupils. The effectiveness of the program was tested in an experiment involving 165 students. Four treatment group teachers used the program three times a week for ten weeks; control group teachers were not introduced to the program and continued…

This publication reports on the Regional Experts Meeting on the Asian Programme of Educational Innovation for Development, which was held by UNESCO in Bangkok from February 25-March 4, 1974. Purpose of the meeting was 1) to examine and review the Asian Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID) and the projects proposed for it,…

This is the final report on the background and proceedings of the Regional Meeting of Experts on Environmental Education in Africa, convened by UNESCO with the collaboration of the University of Brazzaville. This meeting was one of five similar ones held throughout the world as a follow-up to the UNESCO Conference held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.…

This issue of the Multi-State Consortium on Performance-Based Teacher Education (PBTE) newsletter focuses on the role collaboration plays in competency-based education programs. A diagnostic test is presented to rate reader knowledge of ten basic concepts of collaboration, and the correct answers are discussed. Wendell C. Allen comments on the…