Intended for reference purposes, this pamphlet describes the state system of education and the general policy implemented in Britain, including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Among notable features of the system are the large number of students participating, the freedom of teachers from official direction, the decentralization of…

The interrelationships and problems areas existent in the dissemination and utilization of the results of research and development efforts in vocational education are explored. The problem areas relate to the responsibilities of the various education agencies, the specificity and types of information or products to be disseminated, target…

Some basic questions regarding adult literacy and national programs in Great Britain are examined, and include: the national pattern of provision; project design and curriculum planning; goals and the concept of literacy; and adult reading habits. Five tables supplement the text. (LH)

Various American Indian controlled community colleges are discussed and 14 rationales for their continuation are presented. (NQ)

In a speech delivered at a conference on "Education and Working Life," the author discusses the importance of a vocational education policy which allows for work opportunities irrespective of formal educational qualifications, and corrects the bias toward general education in the hierarchy of social values. (KC)

Examines educational problems in subsistence farming areas of Latin America. Concludes that the most basic task of education in rural areas is to furnish knowledge and skills which will enable the population to obtain the basic necessities of life. (Author/DB)

Summarizes some features of the Science Education Development and Research programs (SEDR) of the National Science Foundation, designed for both the precollege and college levels in an attempt to discover policy trends and current events of interest to college teachers. (HM)

Discusses some of the ways in which interviews, questionnaires and classroom observation may be used to explore the extent to which curricular innovations are being implemented in schools. The focus is on exploring the problems of implementation of the Scottish Integrated Science Scheme used in Scotland. (HM)

Describes the state of higher education in England, its recent history, and some trends for the future. Believes that the trend to widen opportunities in higher education that has been developing since the 1960s stems from a new egalitarian spirit that has arisen in Britain. (Editor)

The authors state that helping youth to be aware of the world of work has become an instrument of national policy throughout the world. They discuss different national approaches to education and training to provide job opportunities for economic growth. (MF)

Depicts the role of an internal Evaluation Section, which is responsible for compiling annual evaluation reports of the use of federal funds for compensatory education programs, in evaluating two programs--migrant programs and neglected/delinquent programs--funded under Title 1, Public Law 89-750. (Author/RK)

A discussion of research and development (R&D) in vocational education in relation to the roles of state departments, universities, and the national center. Recommendations include creating state education R&D institutes and implementation councils and getting involved in efforts by the national center to prevent it from slipping into isolation.…

Discusses the trend in the adult education system in Poland; includes the educational options available to adults, the adult education courses offered, and the functions of adult education. Also discusses the educational development and reform prospects for adapting the present system to meet the needs for continuing education. (EM)

The former Salt Lake City (Utah) superintendent, Donald Thomas, now the deputy superintendent in South Carolina, is interviewed about educational reform and the role of state and federal policymaking in the reform movement. (MD)

A survey of 136 community colleges showed that 37.5% served mentally retarded students, in programs designed specifically for those students or adapted to accommodate their needs. A discussion of the types of services provided, plans to expand or develop new services, special faculty training, policies, and attitudes is included. (Author/JDD)