Maintains that universities must become more concerned with development of government service that is conscious of its public nature. Stresses that people who work in the public sector should understand that sound government practice is not a simplified application of good business practices to government. Outlines ways to improve government…

Changes taking place in the content of labor, its utilization of technical facilities, and different forms of organization, should be taken into account in future training of skilled workers in the nonproduction sphere (i.e., education, culture, art, and public administration). (Author)

Given that, in the last quarter of the twentieth century, most people aren't reading very much, but are watching a great deal of television, schools must begin to teach television viewing skills to every student. Activities of the Milford (Ohio) school system suggest ways that television education goals might be met. (Author/MJB)

Cary Potter was President of the National Association of Independent Schools from 1964-1978. As he leaves NAIS he gives his views on education, on independence, on the independent school, on public responsibility, on choice in a free society, on educational change, and on the need for collective action by independent schools. (Author/RK)

Given the graduating enrollment decline that is sweeping elementary schools, and the decline in enrollment expected in the mid-1980's by secondary schools, both public and private education can be assured of problems in their attempt to survive financially. The 800 NAIS member schools could attempt to solve their financial problems by opening…

The article addresses the goals of religious education for exceptional children and considers teacher qualifications (such as patience and kindness) as well as characteristics and needs of the exceptional child. (CL)

Reporting on the second symposium on "Amazonia: Extinction or Survival" (Madison, Wisconsin, 1978), this article summarizes papers presented on colonization, health, education, law, etc., and presents the symposium's six resolutions. (JC)

Explains how the Silvan Tomkins theory of psycho-history can be adapted for use in high school social studies classrooms. Examples of the theory's usage are presented in psychology, sociology, global education, and United States history. For journal availability, see SO 506 393. (Author/DB)

The author discusses health education for the patient and the differences between patient education and the concept of self-care. Both types of programs may contribute to the public's health at different points on the same continuum. (MF)

All countries should plan to improve and enlarge university leadership in adult education, provide training in adult education, and undertake the study of adult education and adult learning as a discipline. Some needs and criteria for adult education in Indian universities are presented. (MF) Education

This discussion of the need to consider the development of psychological competence in the education of adults briefly covers characteristics of adults, myths about adult learning, androgogy (the art and science of helping adults to learn), and the adult educator's role. (SH)

The nature of training needed by prospective vocational education researchers and the means by which these needs can be met are discussed. The author notes some courses that should be in the program and states that practicum experiences are indispensable. Some problems in recruiting students for vocational education research training are also…

A major response to the increased use of drugs among the nation's youth has been a demand for the inclusion of formal drug education in the public school curriculum. This paper partially examines whether or not there are differences in fact between trained and untrained teachers in two basic areas: (1) their knowledge about drugs; and (2) their…

Proposes that English departments send "missionaries" into the public schools so that departments can keep in touch with what is happening in local secondary English departments. (GW)

A questionnaire was given to 81 elementary teachers returning for graduate study to determine how they kept current in science. It found that current awareness of new materials and ideas was limited. (ALH)