Concerning the education of exceptional children in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the paper outlines the seven-step educational planning process utilized by the Special Education Division of the Trust Territory Department of Education. In initial planning phases the process is product oriented, not process oriented. Particular…

The purpose of this study was to organize, synthesize, and explain Kenneth Burke's Title I; the uses of Title I; Process for developing Title I proposals--responsible to rhetoric instruction in the secondary schools. Sections contain (1) a chronological survey of Burke's writing, (2) a consideration of rhetoric as a primary dimension of language,…

With the diminishing of the supply of game, it seems likely that the remote settlements and remoter cabin dwellers in Northern Saskatchewan will have to accept an increasing degree of commerce with outsiders. It is desirable that the Northerner be literate in order to meet the requirements of employment and to conduct his own affairs. This report…

This ninth volume in the fourth series of general bibliographies produced by the Science and Mathematics Education Information Analysis Center updates, but does not replace, previous bibliographies in this series. Documents which report evaluations of science or mathematics programs, or instruments used for such evaluations; which list, discuss,…

The author critically analyzes the current American educational system and philosophy, with emphasis on educational needs of handicapped children. He finds special educators often are not aware of the different language required to communicate with the general public, influence molders, decision makers, professionals, and academicians. He believes…

The basic importance of English in schools is the basis for this book. Following an introduction to George Sampson by the editor Denys Thompson, a preliminary by the author discusses the half-century that has passed since the enactment of the Education Act of 1870 in England. The place of the English language and literature in the early stages of…

Intended for teachers, administrators, and consultants, the booklet discusses purposes and objectives of teaching literature to gifted students in grades 1-3. Literature is seen as the heritage of important ideas in writing, and the purpose of the primary level gifted child's study of literature is defined as primarily the accumulation of ideas.…

The booklet is intended to assist teachers in developing literature units of study that will enable the gifted student in grades 4-6 to better understand the different kinds of reading material, the human condition, and himself as a person. Following the explanation of the objectives and principles of literature study, different genres are…

This report evaluated a 2-week summer workshop for 37 teachers, supervisors, and administrators involved in the study and implementation of individualized instruction programs in western New York. After a brief introduction, general objectives and planning procedures of the workshop were presented. Participation selection was based on a…

This project was designed to secure and screen available education materials appropriate for actualization of Comprehensive Career Education Model-1 (CCEM-1) objectives, and to process, assess, and classify selected potential commercial education materials for incorporation into instructional units and/or supportive educational activities. To…

To enable California higher education to realize its major purpose of responding to the learning needs of California citizens and society, the Joint Committee on the Master Plan for Higher Education finds the following objectives critical for planning in the next decade: (1) academic freedom and responsibility; (2) equal and universal…

Special education, it is stated, must reform its modus operandi on many fronts to reach the goal of equal educational opportunity for all children. It is shown that our educational systems violate the dignity and personal integrity of many children, and that we must stop making economic advantage the primary criterion for judging the adequacy of…

The South Carolina State Board of Education adopted these objectives for the public schools in 1970: reduce dropouts 50%, reduce first grade failures, statewide kindergarten system, improve instruction in basic skills, occupational training available for all high school students, increase post-high school enrollment, comprehensive program for the…

Florida's 67 school superintendents nominated 112 reading specialists and 236 classroom teachers to select from a comprehensive list of reading objectives those which were relevant for learners in Florida, appropriate for mastery by students seven and nine years of age, and logically consistent with adopted goals. Department of Education…

This document reviews the concept of government within the university structure. Three phases of university government are discussed. The first section concerns the distribution of power within the university. Power competition among (a) trustees and administrators, (b) faculty, and (c) students is reviewed. The second section looks closely at the…