Research shows that elderly persons have innate capacities for musical development and that those capacities are maintained with age. Successful, quality musical experiences can be created to meet the broad interests of the elderly. (RM)

The predictions and recommendations of a recent study intended to help improve the selection and education of future medical students and physicians are discussed. Particularly worrisome is the likelihood that the high cost of medical education will bar low-income students from becoming physicians. (RM)

In "Curriculum Inquiry" (Sum 1983), Egan argued that social studies should be allowed to die. To support his view he argued that social studies is based on incorrect theories of child learning and aims to socialize and that the idea of social studies is confusing. This article critiques these arguments. (RM)

School systems that rushed to join the computer age are now finding that their expensive acquisitions do not always provide more learning opportunities for students. Reasons include the lack of properly trained teachers and inadequate software. Positive aspects for the use of computers in learning are also examined. (RM)

The implications for society of greater use of robots in home and factory are still unclear. Students must be taught how to understand and utilize these intelligent machines. (Author/RM)

In this ongoing debate, Egan still maintains that because social studies is based on incorrect theories of child learning and aims to socialize and because the idea of social studies is confusing, the discipline should be allowed to die. (RM)

The College Board's report "Academic Preparation for College" (APC) claims that study and performance in the arts are essential for success in college. Discussed are the APC report and its development, the APC arts statement and its evolution, and problems and prospects for implementation of the arts competencies. (RM)

Reviews evidence relating to the paucity of sex-oriented knowledge by adolescents across cultures. Such sex learning is obtained almost entirely from peers since cultural inhibitions and puritan attitudes often prevent open discussions with teachers and parents. A comprehensive program of sex education and sex counseling is needed. (JAC)

Five conclusions were reached by participants at this meeting: microcomputers cannot take the place of teachers; computer-assisted learning (CAL) should be used to promote teacher-student-computer interaction; there is too little peer review; an international CAL clearinghouse is needed; and the international geography community can play an…

Discusses the need for creating conditions more favorable to worldwide accommodations with the accent on ways in which such desirable developments may be fostered. (Author/RK)

Describes the experience of Chemetka Community College (Oregon) in conducting a comprehensive local needs assessment survey by telephone. (DC)

Surveys the need in England for a comprehensive pattern of non-formal educational provision for young adults, indicates the trend and illustrates some recognized inadequacies in existing provision, and emphasizes the need for research and the potential to be achieved by the exploration of alternative sources of provision, particularly in the…

Argues that strengthening relationships between business and education could pay off in concrete benefits for both sectors, as well as for individuals and for society as a whole. Focus is on the degree to which the activities of business and postsecondary educational institutions affect each other, and the potential advantages of and resulting…

A discussion of fifth-grade literature needs and the rationale for the literature program. The materials adopted for the program are described. (ND)