The issue of congruence and consistency among multiple team estimates of child functioning was addressed. Multihandicapped children were assessed by an interdisciplinary developmental diagnostic team using several developmental/behavioral scales. Assessments revealed evidence of team congruence in diagnosis. Data analysis indicated consistency…

Four problems in higher education are identified: hardening curriculum, graying faculty, shrinking budget, and disappearing students. Team teaching is suggested as one solution. A conceptual framework for types of team teaching is presented and practical suggestions to those who want to work within that framework are provided. (Author/MLW)

Ideas and research from the social and behavioral sciences need to be related to practices in art education. Events indicating that the mood of art education is ripe for redefinition and synthesis of ideas are discussed. (RM)

Describes the development of the Hispanic Health Council, a research, training, and advocacy organization directed to improving health conditions for the Puerto Rican community of Hartford by providing a base for collaborative research and program development by community residents and anthropologists. (Author/CJM)

Describes a writing unit for junior high students in which they respond in writing to art reproductions or photographs and are responded to in turn by their classmates. (CRH)

Recounts how the authors worked as dramaturgs on a production of "Equus" and their part with the director, in determining the script, the cast, and the interpretation of the work. (CRH)

To enhance the interaction level between parents and multidisciplinary team members at meetings on individualized education programs, seven recommendations and nine print resources are offered. (MC)

One of five articles concerning trends in vocational education, which describes a leadership development program that began as an (Education Professions Development Act) EPDA internship project in 1972 and has since become a permanent service offered by Indiana State University. (Editor/HD)

International studies are defined as multicultural studies and students should be taught awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures as they relate to each other. Language study should be integrated into an interdisciplinary curriculum where languages receive new meaning and make new contributions. (CHK)

The Rural Externship Program in an interdisciplinary approach provides health science students with an eight-week summer living-working experience in a rural environment, supervised by practitioner-preceptors. This paper describes the project and presents measures of the externs' changes in attitudes toward rural practice. (Author/LBH)

Described is a two year, seven unit, interdisciplinary secondary biomedical program designed for students interested in pursuing health-related careers. (SL)

Stresses the idea that, to be understood, literature must be considered in its historical and social context, and outlines an interdisciplinary approach for teaching French literature. (CLK)

Describes a multidisciplinary combination course in teacher training, stressing area studies along with literature. The literary unit was "the industrial novel of the 19th century." Area study covered the industrial revolution and its effects on British society. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

This paper examined the nature of open and distance learning institutions as organizations where synergy of efforts of all personnel is required in order to achieve the aims and objectives of the institution. It explored the huge infrastructural and personnel requirements of distance learning institutions, especially at inception, and the…