This issue, number 35 in the series, is divided into the sections of: (1) British science activities; and (2) Overseas and international science activities. Presented in a newsletter format, numerous topics of interest to science and mathematics educators pertaining to British education are presented. British science activities include: (1)…

This report describes the Scandiaplan, a plan for coordinating the acquisition of materials among several special and research libraries in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Elements covered include prerequisites for developing a cooperative acquisition program, the history of the Scandiaplan, technical and economic problems, goals of the…

This state-of-the-art series is the third of four interdependent monographs under the umbrella title of Education and Socioeconomic Development. Educational indicators are emphasized as part of the social indicators being considered in various countries. This monograph includes a glossary on understanding the language of education and related…

This document provides a panel report of research, development, and engineering (R,D&E) issues confronting international firms operating in developing countries. Biscussed are the R,D&E objectives of developing countries, the objectives of international firms, conflicts and the possibilities for cooperation between the two, and the role of U.S.…

This report is divided into two parts: recommendations for the proposed information center and a description of the feasibility study. The rationale for the center, current information problems, and the problems of the information seeker are discussed, and the proposed program is outlined. Recommendations are made concerning the center's role,…

Details of over 200,000 opportunities for transnational study are presented. Scholarships and/or courses that are particularly appropriate for multinational participation are listed. The two-part guide reports opportunities by name of the sponsoring or administering body and in separate sections for international organizations and national…

This issue is divided into three sections: (1) Activities in Britain; (2) Publications; and (3) Overseas and International Activities. Numerous topics of interest to secondary school science and mathematics educators pertaining to British education are presented. Included are reports on science education meetings, mathematics tests, science…

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF A DOCTORAL STUDY, "THE JOINT PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN PROJECT FOR EXPANDING AND IMPROVING VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES, 1951-1956," ARE PRESENTED AS PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PROJECT STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR FUTURE PROJECTS. SOME OF THE…

When the North American Conference on Adult Education met in Mexico in June 1968, with delegates from Canada, Mexico, and the United States, a gentleman's agreement was made to carry out the purposes of the group on an individual basis, as well as within the group, seeking practical steps for developing adult education throughout all the Americas.…

This book contains the formal papers that were presented at the 1968 convention of the International Reading Association. The papers discuss aspects of the following reading areas: reading instruction and materials, the curriculum in reading, reading organization, teacher education, research evaluation and reports, and issues in reading on the…

This booklet describes the content of 78 programs presented in the "Big Blue Marble" series, an international series of children's television shows sponsored by the International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation. The major sequence of subjects is given, as well as a description of each program's folktale adaptation (a regular feature)…

This newsletter presents articles on the 19th session of the general conference of UNESCO, the world conference on environmental education, integrated science education worldwide, UNESCO ad hoc advisory meeting on science education, highlights of the African regional meeting on environmental education, the network of educational innovation for…

This report outlines the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP). After an introduction to the UNEP governing council, secretariat, environmental fund, and coordinating board, the activities of the UNEP are summarized. Some of the principal activities are: (1) environmental assessment; (2) environmental education, training, and information;…

Many international standards have been developed to aid information transfer and feedback, but they must be updated and promoted. International Organization for Standards (ISO) technical committees dealing with terminology, documentation, and information processing have several programs designed to meet this need. Catalogs, indexes, and…

This issue, number 28 in the series, is divided into the sections of: (1) British science activities, (2) Overseas science activities, and (3) International science activities. Presented in a newsletter format, numerous topics of interest to secondary school science and mathematics educators pertaining to British education are presented. Reports…