This paper discusses an approach to world order studies which can be used to supplant traditional international relations courses. It is one of a series of working papers commissioned by the World Order Models Project (WOMP) in its effort to stimulate research, education, dialogue, and political action aimed at contributing to a movement for a…

This booklet examines the components of aesthetic education, reviews some of the current school programs in the arts, and points out some of the needs for improving aesthetic education in the schools. The purpose of aesthetic education is to help students experience the joy of beauty. To develop a program of aesthetic education, the stages of…

This paper examines knowledge of studying--knowing how and when to apply study strategies. Study strategies may be classified into three categories: memory strategies, comprehension strategies, and problem-solving strategies. Memory-study strategies help students remember what they study. Five attributes often characterize memory strategies:…

The goal of this study was provision of information for decision-makers to aid their decisions within their realm of responsibility. The six functions perceived by administrators as highest need areas were identified. These included auxiliary services and support staff, teacher values and expectations, adult and continuing educational programs,…

To provide information on what innovations are considered to be desirable and promising in the improvement of education, this study analyzes the grant proposals submitted to the BankAmerica Foundation's Educational Initiatives Program from 1978 to 1980 in terms of technical and practical utility. The results of the study show that California…

Presented as a course outline, this process is intended to introduce adults to self-directed learning principles and techniques. Initially, entry level skills or competencies are specified, and the course goal and objectives are stated. Following the goal statement, three objectives, embodying strategies and resources, are presented. Objectives,…

This discussion of a model for law librarianship continuing education programs consists of three parts: (1) the background of law librarianship, including a comparison of education programs in other professions and a general discussion of continuing education; (2) a description of a regional plan for assessing the profession's education needs; and…

An investigation of a cognitive-perceptual model to measure adolescents' feelings of political alienation is reported. The model hypothesizes that fundamental to the political alienation process is a feared actual or potential loss of freedom; this process is called psychological reactance. The sample consisted of 460 senior high school students…

A PILOT PROGRAM FOR EDUCATING MIGRANT CHILDREN WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE OREGON LEGISLATURE TO STUDY PROBLEMS OF MIGRANT EDUCATION DURING THE REGULAR SCHOOL YEAR. A QUESTIONNAIRE WAS FORMULATED TO INTERVIEW MIGRANTS IN ORDER TO PICTURE PROBLEMS FACING LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. AN ANALYSIS WAS COMPUTED AND INFORMATION WAS DIVIDED INTO "ANGLO" AND…

LEGISLATORS IN FOUR STATES WERE ASKED THEIR OPINIONS ON THE PROBLEMS OF EDUCATIONAL NEED TO IDENTIFY THE FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE THEIR EDUCATIONAL PERCEPTIONS AND THE SOLUTIONS TO SCHOOL PROBLEMS WHICH THEY PROPOSE. EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT INCLUDE ESTABLISHING THE LEGAL STRUCTURE OF THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM, SETTING STANDARDS FOR…

THE OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS (OERA) SYSTEM IS A RESEARCH EFFORT DESIGNED TO DEVELOP A FEASIBLE METHOD OF PROJECTING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS THAT WILL SATISFY LABOR MARKET NEEDS. THE OUTPUTS OF THE OERA WILL BE ANNUAL PROJECTIONS OF EMPLOYMENT DEMANDS IN OCCUPATIONS CLASSIFIED BY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THESE…