Describes a biology course which is heavily based on field studies. Different aspects of community influences are considered and individual projects are undertaken. (PS)

The author feels that most innovative teachers are unsuccessful because they are captives of cultural forces which prevent them from benefitting from their classroom experiences. (AN)

A report on advances and educational products from programs of various research and development centers. (GB)

In this teaching method, instead of lecturing to notebook-filling recipients, the teacher seeks to draw information from the student, by means of skillfully directed questions, and to free the student to think for himself. (Author)

Suggests that participation in small scale change, rather than observation of it, is the only adequate model upon which the practitioner can base his response to larger demands. (Author)

How the author improved his teaching methods. (HS)

The second of a two-part paper by Unesco's Director of the Division of Educational Methods, Materials and Techniques. This part looks at the field of educational technology and makes some suggestions for the policy which should be adopted in the future development of education. (AA)

Project IMPACT means "Individualized Media Program and Classroom Teaching, a federally funded, media-oriented program aimed at upgrading public education in a part of Appalachia. (LS)

Described and discussed is a teaching aid for use in small group communication which enalbes the instructor to provide a student with immediate feedback without interrupting the discussion in progress. (LS)

Discusses the recent growth of free schools" and the need for change; makes a plea for alternatives to traditional schooling. (AJ)

The Atom Craft System is a programmed learning system which "permits the student to create models of reality from theoretical concepts...with this course the teacher is able to acquaint himself...with the latest scientific concepts as well as gaining competence in using new teaching media. (Author)