The responsibility and relationship of the Asian system of higher education to the masses is the theme of these proceedings of the German Foundation for International Development (DSE) and the Regional Institute of Higher Education and Development (RIHED) joint conference. Objectives of the conference were the following: (1) to examine the…

THE ORIGINS OF MASS POPULAR EDUCATION IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY MASSACHUSETTS ARE STUDIED IN TERMS OF THE RELATION BETWEEN REFORMER IDEOLOGY AND STYLE OF REFORM WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF FUNDAMENTAL ALTERATIONS IN THE LIFE CONDITIONS IN MASSACHUSETTS. THREE SIGNIFICANT EVENTS ARE ANALYZED IN DETAIL--(1) ABOLITION OF BEVERLY HIGH SCHOOL IN 1860, (2) ATTACK…

THE SECOND EDITION OF A 1959 STUDY EXAMINES THE IMPLICATIONS OF RECENT RESEARCH AND MODERN COMMUNICATION MEDIA FOR PROVIDING EDUCATORS WITH THE CAPACITY TO OBTAIN PUBLIC MORAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS. CITIZEN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION DEPENDS LARGELY ON THE AVAILABILITY AND DISCUSSION OF PERTINENT INFORMATION. BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT…

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW COLLEGES WERE DISCUSSED IN A SERIES OF 18 PAPERS. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDED TIME-SEQUENCE FACTORS, ESTABLISHMENT OF STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES, PROVIDING PLANT AND FACILITIES, SECURING AND ORGANIZING PERSONNEL, DEVELOPING COMMUNITY RELATIONS, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, AND FINANCING. THIS DOCUMENT…

NOTING THAT THE CHILD OF LIMITED BACKGROUND HAS CONSIDERABLE NATIVE ABILITY BUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REACH HIS POTENTIAL DUE THE KIND OF TEACHING AND CURRICULUM OFFERED IN THE TYPICAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, THE DETROIT PROJECT HAS ATTEMPTED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE DIFFICULTIES RESULTING FROM DEPRIVATION. DIRECT EFFORTS HAVE BEEN MADE TOWARD INSERVICE…

The architectural characteristics and the educational program of a new open plan Sri Lanka school are the subjects of this case study. The school is open both to the pupils as well as to the rest of the community, a departure from the traditional Sri Lanka school building. The study begins with a discussion of scope and objectives followed by a…

Abt Associates' concluding report on its research of the federally funded Experimental Schools (ES) program identifies educational needs in rural schools, introduces the substance of the ES program, and presents the major findings of the research in terms of the dynamics of rural school districts and the design and implementation of federal…

To aid communities with similar concerns, this bulletin shares the proceedings of a workshop which focused on local issues surrounding rural crime and its prevention. Eight members of the Fairfield County (Ohio) Resource Development Committee assessed the need for and support of a workshop, invited speakers, scheduled a meeting place, printed an…

Education for rural areas must go far beyond the concept of formal schooling; it must become a system of learning arrangements in which the learner, in response to his environment, is the chief agent of his learning. There is no single model or educational approach; programs must be adapted to the varying circumstance or situations. When providing…

THE AUTHOR'S ONE-YEAR RESIDENCY AS TEACHER IN A KWAKIUTL INDIAN VILLAGE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA FORMS THE BASIS OF THIS CASE STUDY. WITH EMPHASIS ON THE LIVES AND FAMILIES OF 5 SCHOOL CHILDREN, THE STUDY DEALS WITH THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURAL BACKGROUND OF THE VILLAGE, DISINTEGRATION OF THE INDIAN CULTURE AND THE TRANSITION TOWARD THE…

The behavioral sciences and findings from important research studies are used as the theoretical basis for describing many of the concepts, practices, and issues in educational administration. Seven chapters cover the following topics: (1) The system of education, (2) the legal basis for education, (3) the use of theory and research in educational…

A demonstration program of early rehabilitation services integrated into school programs for educable mentally retarded junior and senior high students is described. Aspects considered are objectives, community and school setting, students involved, school instruction and work experience, personnel, and community relationships. The discussion of…

A committee of adult administrators prepared, field tested, and revised this study guide to aid school staffs in voluntary appraisal and visiting committees in their evaluation of adult school programs. The evaluation phases are--(1) the adult school administrator and staff members confer concerning the purposes of evaluation, (2) staff committees…

This module is one of twelve individualized performance-based modules, each based on a major competency needed by vocational administrators for effectively administering vocational education in local education agencies. The module focuses on developing competency in understanding the need for cooperation with industry and in planning cooperative…

This document briefly traces the history of sex education in the United States and the problems and disagreements that it has created. The recourse of parents objecting to sex education in the schools has generally been at the community level, taking the form of electing to the school boards those candidates who reflect their views. In some cases,…