Outlines reasons for teaching economics in secondary schools and the advantages for students in becoming more aware on the subject of economics. (RK)

Reprinted from Higher Education and Research in the Netherlands,'' 1971, Bulletin 4, v15 p37. (Editor)

Discusses problems and promises of contracting operationally defined educational output to a special teaching group to be reimbursed according to student performance. (MF)

The role and function of the American university in a rapidly changing society are discussed. (DB)

Gives reasons for opposing kindergarten teachers, teaching double sessions because of resulting problems relating to close scheduling, lack of space, lack of time for parent conferences and, inability of teachers to adequately respond to individual children's needs. (DR)

Discusses two current theories of the university -- one that it is an agency detached from the social milieu that provides a rationale for teaching and research, the other that it is caught in the stresses and strains of contemporary events and provides a rationale for teaching, research, and public service. Adapted from paper presented at meeting…

Discusses the nature of the philosophical approach and identifies several roles which contemporary philosophers of education could and should play in helping "to lead the way out of present confusions in educational theory and practice. (JES)

Explains the reasos for using this approach in elementary school. Discusses children's interests, suitable books and stories, and questions to be used in teacher planning. (DR)