This is a summary report of a feasibility study conducted by the North Valley Task Force to determine the need for a new community college campus in the North Valley area. This study investigated the following areas: (1) the demographic features of North Valley; (2) existing educational programs; (3) enrollment patterns; (4) educational needs, and…

Section I of this paper presents a brief history of liberal education and reviews some of the ideas that have been expressed about its origin, and some of the ideas that have influenced liberal education throughout history. The definition of the purpose of liberal education is Woodring's: "It is the education that liberates men from the bondage of…

Adult education in Liberia is discussed as to the types of programs offered and the purposes and goals of each type. The programs are classified as Literacy Education, Continuing Education, Vocational Education, In-Service Education, and Fundamental Education. The needs of the adult Liberian in relation to the courses offered are discussed.…

The major assumption in this paper is that in order to improve social studies education, concepts and terminology must be clear and rigorous. Addressing three major points, the monograph discusses the types of situations calling for conceptual analysis, the definition of conceptual analysis, and aids for those interested in conceptual analysis.…

The purpose of this article is to provide preschool and primary school teachers with a firm rationale for the place of music in the education of young children. Emphasis is placed upon music as a source of pleasure, an important means of personal expression, a potential profession, and an enhancement to other types of learning. (JC)

This position paper of the Subcommittee on Aging, American School Health Association Study Committee on School Health Education, presents a rationale for the inclusion of gerontology in the regular school curriculum. (MB)

Surveyed graduates in counseling psychology to determine which activities and competencies were important for effective job performance and to what extent doctoral training programs provided adequate training in those areas. Although overall discrepancies between job needs and training needs were moderate, several recommendations were derived from…

The author outlines the provisions being made to educate adults in China since the Cultural Revolution. (Author/CH)

Surveyed alcohol counselors (N=626) in Pennsylvania to determine professional backgrounds and training needs. Results indicated counselors were young, employed by agencies, had diverse training experiences, and preferred more clinical training. A flexible, comprehensive approach to training is needed, focusing on the acquisition and intergration…

Looks at reasons for the relatively low status of art education, and developments pointing to a hopeful trend for improving the prospects of art education (e.g., the evolution of a professional field, the creation of organizations with diverse interests, growth of curriculum research, private and public programming, and the utilization of new…

There are many experiences that we have, such as eating and talking, when we don't have to be focusing on anything visual. Art educators need to help children portray the sensory aspects of such experiences and to decrease their reliance on the visual aspects of experience. (RM)

Research is reviewed on the characteristics of highly gifted children, notably nonintellective factors such as creative/productive behavior cited by J. Renzulli and the traits of child prodigies in studies by D. Feldman. (CL)

The educational needs of 41 adolescents appearing in Family Court and subsequently referred to the Family Court Clinic for assessment were examined. Besides education, other problem areas including both inter- and intrapersonal crises also contributed to undermining school achievement and attendance. (Author/CL)

Questionnaires completed by 56 space scientists revealed factors (including perseverance and intelligence) and educational practices (including challenging teachers and opportunities to hear speakers) they attributed to their success and suggested experiences (including "hands-on" activities) for gifted students interested in a space science…

Discusses trends in adult education women's studies courses (cooperative extension and other credit or non-credit programs for non-traditional students) emphasizing needs for such offerings and suggesting cooperation between adult educators and college-based women's studies faculty. (JT)