Education for the rural aged has been neglected. This paper proposes an ecological-consultative continuum of education centered around the outreach functions by a multidisciplinary team. This paper was presented at the 4th annual conference of SAGE (New York State Association of Gerontological Education), New York, October 12, 1976. (Author)

After briefly discussing two major problem areas--communication with the community and goal setting--the author notes several "wrongs" associated with needs assessments. (IRT)

There are positive features to MBO Systems, however, this article will help to dispel the mythology that associates them as imperatives in the "T & E" (Thorough and Efficient) process. (Editor/RK)

In recent years, a strong case has been made by education and health theorists for an allocation of resources aimed at preventing the onset of psychological, social and educational problems among school aged children. Questions the long-term effectiveness of "bandaid" intervention and develops a broader conceptual framework for the delivery of…

Provides precise definitions of the terms literacy and basic skills and shows the natural connection between them. (HOD)

Outlines the development and implementation of a management by objectives system in one school district. (IRT)

Teachers do their students a major disservice by not demanding the achievement of precise skills, particularly the ability to speak and write standard English. Teachers must know what to teach, how to teach, and how to evaluate what has been taught. (Author/JG)

Emphasizing the need to experience environments through both sensory and psychological awareness, this workshop model's goals are to: explore basic environmental concepts and examine them in relationship to the classroom; provide an experience base for each of these concepts; and relate environmental concepts and activities to specific curriculum…

Author states the need for "...a future-focused curriculum which has at its center in every school subject the teaching of concept development, logical synthesizing, and inventive problem-solving". (Author/RW)

Responds to Ronald Reagan's plea for a return to teaching "plain old readin' and writin'" by arguing that the basic objective of education must be the development of human potential. (JG)

The author began his education career committed to curriculum, not measurement. After years of using teacher-made and standardized tests as instructional afterthoughts, he recognized the superiority of criterion-referenced testing and the influence of high-stakes testing on instruction. He then became involved with developing such tests on a…

Class emphasis on learning goals and incentive structures and their relationship to students' use of learning strategies were studied with 1,037 students in 54 college classes who rated the importance of goals and incentive structures. Findings suggest that goals and incentives affect strategy use. (SLD)

Presents a summary of a study that led to the identification and profile of eight model sites for development of theater education professionals. Includes these sites: Alliance Theatre (Atlanta); Lincoln Center Institute (New York City); Metro Theatre Company (St. Louis); and Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning through the Arts (District of…