Attempts to show that the route of those who have been active in comparative studies over the past thirteen years has not been the most profitable one and to demonstrate that the way ahead lies in greater academic independence, in less dogmatism regarding methodology, and in deliberately placing limitations on the competence of the comparative…

The superintendent of a school district lists his district's problems and goals. In the spring he will discuss the successes he had in achieving those goals. (IRT)

Reaffirms that one central component of many curricula--the liberal arts--is not so much as set of skills as an attitude useful in dealing with the many problems of a changing society. (Editor)

Discusses some positive contributions of a study, entitled "Human Sexuality", commissioned by the Catholic Theological Society of America and then examines some broad areas of the study to see what they can offer the classroom teacher and youth worker in terms of practical guides. (Author/RK)

A new educational theology is developing in the Catholic school system. This new perception is the result of six strands of thought which are discussed here. Perceiving this theology enables the persons, to the Church, and to the whole human community. (Author/RK) Catholic teacher to recognize the nature of his ministry as service to

Reviews and critiques examination boards' comments on the Ordinary (O) level examination in English language. (AA)

Urges teachers to guide their teaching by an understanding of what children are like and discusses the importance of teaching reading as a meaningful communication process. Available from: Query, Saskatchewan Reading Council, c/o The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, P.O. Box 1108, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 3N3. Automatically sent to members of…

Discusses current educational efforts to enable students to make high quality judgments, and argues that fostering critical thinking and decision-making must be a high priority objective if education is to be responsive to today's needs. (JG)

Bloom's work on the taxonomy of educational objectives has been used by the Association of Indian Universities in conducting workshops and seminars on question-banking organized by several universities in India. An experimental application in a professional development course is described briefly. (LBH)

Reports on a study investigating changes in the relative emphasis given to different stated science aims during the period 1932-1974. (SL)

In his lecture at the American Industrial Arts Association conference, New Orleans, April 7, 1977, the author looks at the confused relationship between industrial arts and vocational education and at the future of industrial arts education. He sees industrial arts as a catalyst between academic and vocational education. (MF)

Accepting the assumption that integrated learning in professional education is desirable, a beginning "map" for analyzing the educational environment is developed. Manipulative variables, concepts to be taught, and integrative elements that each school can develop to achieve stated educational objectives are described. (Author/LBH)

Teachers, principals, and superintendents need to determine: who should be involved in choosing what learners are to learn; who should select learning activities for pupils as well as the sequence of these experiences; and who should be involved in appraising learner achievement in different curriculum areas. (JC)

This paper addresses three approaches to addressing the question "why teach mathematics?" Historical documents are reviewed in this light and recurring aims are summarized. (SD)