Based on visits to representative microform users and an extensive survey of relevant literature, a study was undertaken to assess the relative importance of factors affecting the acceptability of microforms as reading mediums. The following variables were considered: (1) microform characteristics; (2) equipment design; (3) work station design;…

Half of this paper is the text of a lecture, based on the author's involvement in a study by the Committee on Vocational Education Research and Development (R & D). Focus is on the summary of the study's recommendations in three areas: (1) Administration of vocational education R & D, (2) the content of vocational education R & D, and (3) the…

A stepwise multiple regression analysis was performed in order to explore the possibility of predicting the quality of a counselor's performance from the values of five predictor variables. The opportunity to make such predictions could prove useful to Deans of Students in making decisions concerning personnel deployment, in-service training,…

Suggested are indirect and direct ways in which nurse educators can broaden their participation in quality assurance programs for patient care. Two of these are: appropriate preparation of their students and contribution of their own expertise to the process in the clinical practice setting. (Author/MS)

A review of literature on class size, different instructional methods, and faculty load in relationship to student outcomes concludes that research data does not substantiate that differing class sizes make a difference in student cognitive growth, thus must be justified on social bases or other variables. Includes suggestions for further…

Presents the views of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges' Task Force on Rural Community Colleges in the areas of equal opportunity for the small, rural college, financing, accreditation, federal and state constraints, and the lack of literature and research relating to rural community colleges. A bibliography is included.…

Describes problems deriving from current psychometric and taxonomic interpretations of educational attainment. Suggests that educators will be able to clarify their thinking about attainment if they delineate educational objectives more clearly. Journal available from Carfax Publishing Company, Haddon House, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxford OX9 8JZ,…

Discusses social geography, explains why it defies easy definition, examines its focus on social problems, and concludes that social geography may eventually merge into human geography. (Author/DB)

Traces development of cultural geography in the United States during the 20th century. Topics discussed include culture, cultural traditions, and culture regions; aspects of culture systems; the relationship of population growth to technological advancement; and research concerns of cultural geographers. (Author/DB)

A synopsis of the development of education, particularly higher education, in Nigeria introduces a discussion of the need to make university education more relevant to the developmental needs of the country. Reorganization of universities and a different emphasis in research are among the problems to be faced. (JMD)

This paper summarizes the most apparent implications of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act for the training of teachers and other personnel and contrasts the legislative ideals with educational reality. (MB)

Notes that the current policy of the Federal Government in support of educational Research and Development is more comprehensive, vigorous and supportive than any previous policy or combination of policies have been in this arena. (Author/AM)

Four needed changes to break down the barriers to equal access to education for disadvantaged students and out-of-school youth are given: Modification of the definition of "disadvantaged"; incentive money to local school districts; attitudinal changes in teachers, counselors, and students; and research to document the value of vocational education…

Argues that the combined forces of recession, inflationary fears, social tranquility, the eschewal of crusades both domestic and foreign, and a commitment to leaner and more frugal government all seem to militate against a dramatic upsurge in support of the social sciences. This pattern is ominously paralleled by a decline in undergraduate…

Asserts that the social science business is here to stay. The use of survey research, of invoking the learned as a form of symbolic action, of obfuscating the realities of limited budget and limited throughput and limited drive by "researching the problem," all provide a flywheel that shows every sign not merely of stability but of acceleration.…