A proposal eliminates the "single diploma" concept and creates three basic graduation certificates: standard diploma (with endorsements for academic or vocational achievement), certificate of attendance, and certificate of basic competencies. (Author/MLF)

In order to determine the influence of the Newer Social Studies movement on the goals of social studies as perceived by classroom teachers, a questionnaire was mailed to 75 sixth grade social studies teachers asking what they considered the two most important goals of social studies instruction. (NQ)

Using the results of a survey of members of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) (See related article SE 521 919), factor analysis was used to identify six major areas of research priorities. (CP)

Describes six major functions pertinent to the university and its role in the developmental process; contrasts the "ideal African university" with that of the university in the Netherlands comparing academic standing, research priorities, intellectual leadership, manpower development, and the processes of economic and social development;…

The University of Wisconsin, through its extension division, is offering two energy management certification programs. (Author/MLF)

A case study of an 11-year-old boy with behavior problems illustrates the use of goal analysis in developing attainable objectives. (CL)

Attempts to define culture, its place in the educational system, and the relationship between ethnic groups and the dominant culture. Suggests that the crux of the curriculum must be a circular method of thought and teaching, one through which education becomes an agent for the internalization of culture instead of just the external explanation of…

Defines evaluation and demonstrates that the general concept of evaluation can provide significant information for both the assessment of personnel as well as the assessment of the curriculum that is currently in place in the schools. Describes five steps that should be used in any evaluation. (Author/RK)

If one is to know himself and be of some value to society, he needs early in life to learn to be accountable for his actions and his ideas. Suggests that responsibility as an educational philosophy could produce an individual who is an accountable figure and one who would have a stronger place in the world in which he lives. (Author/RK)

Presents a revised version of the keynote address to the Central States Speech Association (1977) by Marie Nichols, Professor of Speech Communication, Emerita, University of Illinois. (MH)

Long-term objectives for teaching literature to the student of English as a second language include developing an appreciation for literature and forming a civilized character through the modification and enlargement of values. Short-term objectives are to provide vicarious literary experiences and to reinforce language learning. (SW)

Discusses the usefulness of comics in foreign language teaching. Two examples are given, showing the verbalizing of intentions. Preliminary pedagogical considerations, preparation of the instructional unit, order of class-hour activities, and learning goals are discussed. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Martin de Porres School in Brooklyn, one of the last of its kind in this inner city, provides a quality education for a school population equally divided between Catholics and non-Catholics. Its goal is to help its students become self-motivated persons, happy with themselves and Christian toward their friends and neighbors. (Author/RK)

The author wonders (1) if a very wide definition of career education is equivalent to no definition at all, (2) if there are easier ways of getting career education information and of disseminating that information, and (3) if local support for career education can be developed without attention-getting, federally funded programs. (MJB)

Outlines the responsibility of the skilled teacher in spreading the Word of God--by directing attention to the mystery of God's presence, arousing curiosity, fostering respect, providing an example of response. Uses Christ's example as a model teacher and through the Scriptures explains what is unique about the teaching ministry. (Author/RK)