The Interregional Seminar on the Training of Professional and Voluntary Youth Leaders was held in Holte, Denmark, from 7 to 22 October 1969. The purpose of the seminar was to review the current experience of both governmental and non-governmental services responsible for training youth leaders for various types of work. The seminar considered the…

The principal objective of the international conference reported here was to bring together people involved with the promotion, development, support, coordination, and funding of volunteer programs to exchange ideas and experiences. Part I is a short paper on the historical perspective of voluntarism. Part II, a summary of conference proceedings,…

During its seven year history, "Sesame Street" has maintained high popularity while introducing such innovations as new cognitive curricula, new characters, bilingual elements, and affective and social education. Early goals emphasized 40 predominantly cognitive objectives aimed at helping the disadvantaged child. Additions have included…

This book presents a world view of trends, needs, and potentials concerning the education of film and television directors, who are perceived as image makers who play a central role in the present and future sociocultural development of all societies. Work is based on the papers and discussions of a 1972 meeting, organized by UNESCO, on the…

A comprehensive recommendation covering all forms and stages of education adopted by the General Conference of Unesco at its 18th session in 1974, the article includes guiding principles, action in various sectors of education, teacher preparation, educational equipment and materials, research and experimentation, and international cooperation.…

An appraisal of this Unesco project and description of its organization are outlined: purpose, background, results achieved, other study topics, program planning, methods and materials, evaluation, organization, application and selection for participation, and countries participating in the project. (ND)

Contains an account of the conclusions and recommendations of the International Conference on Economic Analysis for Educational Technology Decisions (June 1978), as well as an annotated bibliography of 26 working documents, and a separate annotated listing of approximately 350 articles, documents, books, and journals organized by types of…

In place of sending thousands of teachers to developing countries, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) now gives educational assistance by training Third World people to manage their own training and education systems after the Canadian advisors have left. CIDA projects in Bangladesh, Jamaica, and St. Lucia are described. (MF)

Reports on the United States-Republic of China Conference on Junior College Education held in Taiwan to strengthen mutual liaison and cooperation. Conference results include the establishment of sister college relationships, faculty and student exchange programs, and joint staff and curriculum development projects. Describes Taiwan's junior…

Described is the Staff College in Singapore, recently established by the 27 member countries of the Colombo Plan to provide training for technicians, conduct technical education conferences, assist Asian countries in technical curriculum development, undertake research into technical problems and act as a clearinghouse for information on…

Factors influencing the development of a specialized graduate community health education curriculum requiring study abroad are discussed, including finding and using resources of the home university, communication problems, goal development, program development, student-faculty preparation, and finances. (MJB)

A group of American teachers observe similarities and differences between the educational practices in the United States and in the countries of China, Korea, and Japan. (JD)

Presents eight resolutions adopted by the European ministers with responsibility for Cultural Affairs meeting in Orlo, Norway, June 15-17, 1976. Compared were problems of cultural policy among European countries. (SL)

In response to the need for international programs to combat illiteracy, the author reviews problems of differing goals among nations and suggests action involving comprehensive planning, contribution of international organizations, selection of projects, cooperation of national and international groups, and placement of literacy in a meaningful…