Reports a survey of Arizona teachers, principals, counselors, student teachers, and college of education faculty on the timing, approaches, and materials used for teaching study skills at the K-l2 and college levels. Includes some of their suggestions on how such teaching could be improved. (Author/SJL)

Discusses the findings of a survey of 474 Latin American projects which used educational technology at all educational levels. The successes and failures of projects using television, radio, audio-visual materials, film, computers, and printed materials are described. Future trends in the use of educational technology are considered. (AM)

Explores socio-economic factors and educational trends which contributed to the rise and fall in popularity of educational technology in Sweden between 1960-1980. Future uses of educational technology are also discussed. (AM)

Describes a 1981 subregional seminar on the development of the Associated Schools Project in Africa. The aim of the seminar was to examine African educational programs for international understanding at the primary school level and to facilitate the pooling of experience gained by Associated Schools in the subregion. (Author/AM)

Practices which have been proven to effectively increase cognitive and affective growth for the gifted elementary school child are discussed. These practices involve empathetic teachers, early identification, and diverse programing in programs. (Author/RH)

Examines the issue of what the content and organization of an introductory political science course should be from the point of view of student expectations. Canadian students expect a more evaluative and behavioral and less institutional course than they are offered. Recommendations for changes in introductory courses are suggested. (RM)

The prevailing view of educational theory is that its purpose is to be translated into practice. Theory is most practically applicable to situations which educators expect to confront at some future time. (JN)

Evaluates roles universities can, do, and/or should play in meeting social needs. Topics discussed include changes in the traditional role of colleges and universities, institutional flexibility, pure research, funding problems, state control of higher education, and limitations and advantages of universities as agents of social change. (Author/DB)

Evaluates the amount of instructional time which is devoted to map reading and other geographic skills during social studies classes in elementary school. Identifies stages which pupils pass through as they learn to draw maps. Suggests that map experiences be integrated into the curriculum so that children can better accomplish map-related tasks.…

"Permeation" of Catholic concepts and values into subject area materials can work, if carefully done, but a better way to reinforce Catholic consciousness is within the school environment, using truly Christian values as the basis for school methods and interpersonal relationships. (SJL)

A teacher recounts her problems in trying to implement in a real classroom the individualized instruction theory she learned in college. (SJL)

Describes various types of vocational-technical schools in the Soviet Union, identifies major objectives of each type of school, discusses on-the-job training programs, and elaborates major problems, including lack of pedagogical training among instructors and the difficulty of reconciling theory and practical training. (DB)

In most bilingual education programs, the traditional course instruction, is conducted by the classroom teacher in English and later presented by the instructional aide in Spanish to the Chicano student. This implementation process and differentiated instructional modes may have severe consequences for the Chicano students' performance and…

Examines social science teaching in the Soviet Union and explains how it is related to technological advancement. Topics discussed include social progress, developments within the social sciences, political influences, teaching methods, and teacher characteristics. Journal availability: see SO 507 303. (DB)

This article examines the nature and utility of the study of the history of education. (MC)