The authors argue that although the gifted need special help to achieve their personal and social potential, the majority of America's gifted students are being left to "make it on their own" without special educational services. (SJL)

The idea of free enterprise education is discussed. The need for such education, what it would entail, when, where, and how it should be taught are all examined. Organizations from which free enterprise materials, packaged courses, and films may be obtained are listed. (CT)

Presents views by the following educators on social studies education in elementary schools: Harold Howe II (former vice-president for education and public policy, The Ford Foundation); Barbara Jordan (professor, University of Texas); James A. Perkins (chairperson, International Council for Educational Development); and Arthur W. Foshay (teacher…

Discusses the problems facing educators and children in developing nations, who must often use instructional materials prepared in English, depicting a lifestyle that is alien to them, and presented to them in books which are unavailable outside of the classroom. (FL)

Findings of a 1980 survey on gifted education are briefly considered, and the issues and concerns addressed by The Council for Exceptional Children and its division--The Association for the Gifted (TAG)--are pointed out.

Popular myths about gifted and talented children are identified and refuted. (DB)

Research reveals three reasons for the failure of the Sociological Resources for Social Studies Committee. The reform was artificially stimulated by the availability of federal dollars, was a university based alliance which lacked significant teacher involvement, and was too narrow in scientific orientation, neglecting the traditional citizenship…

Faculty at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) were surveyed in order to determine prerequisite competencies for the General Education curriculum. These prerequisites were rated on the factors of importance and perceived student achievement. The results of the study indicate that there may be several competencies prerequisite to a…

Examines the nature of educational theory and its relationship to practice. Discusses barriers in translating theory into practice and concludes that the educational theorist is subject to severe role conflict. (Author/KC)

Discusses three books which focus on educational reform in higher education. These books are "The Perpetual Dream: Reform and Experiment in the American College" (Grant and Riesman), "Interdisciplinarity and Higher Education" (Rockelmans, editor), and "Higher Education and Government" (Furniss and Gardener, editors). (KC)

The author asserts that gifted education should implement a futuristic curriculum that would include a basics strand; study of the future; a focus on self concept; self actualization opportunities; and examiniation of ethics, attitudes, and values. (CL)

Discussed are two changes which have come about which enables us to view nature study in a new light--a change in teaching approaches (from content to process) and a change in the status and content of biology (greater awareness of our biological heritage). (Author/KC)

A two phase survey of the curricular needs of teachers of visually handicapped students was undertaken to develop a program evaluation instrument. First, 105 teachers reviewed and assessed evaluation instruments published by the National Study of School Evaluation. Then, teachers selected areas which should be included in programs for the visually…

Introduces methods for assessing a university teacher's commitment, performance, and effectiveness. Student, colleague, and self-evaluation methods are discussed. (KC)

To increase student competence in writing and other basic skills in undergraduate psychology courses, several psychology instructors devised a approach for integrating writing into existing psychology courses. Suggested writing activities include asking students to write down their ideas during class discussion and write summaries of readings and…