The article presents information on student evaluations of a simulation game conducted in a large introductory sociology course on the college level. Evaluations were neutral or slightly positive, except in the areas of affective learning and peer interactions, where they were most favorable. The effect of specific student characteristics on…

Based on problems noted in essay writing among first year students in college-level sociology courses, the article explains a self-assessment program intended to enhance the educational benefits of essay writing. (Author/DB)

Traces the influence of missionary views concerning African educability upon educational practices, 1879-1908. Concludes that the amount and kind of schooling missionaries provided reflected patriarchal goals and the missionaries' aversion to the production of a literary or technically oriented urban African elite. (Author/KC)

This article discusses the lack of communication between educational theorists and educational practitioners, particularly in the area of administrative principles. (SJL)

Urie Bronfenbrenner has characterized Soviet education as collective, and Amerian education as individualistic. Bronfenbrenner's suggestion, made 10 years ago, that the United States should adopt some of the Soviet methods, is still valid today. (GDC)

In order to explain how the existing university system might be restructured, the educational services presently performed by centers of higher learning, the disadvantage of tying these services together, a mythical unbundled world of higher education, and some recent developments are discussed. (MLW)

Illustrates a variety of justifications for teacher selection and suggests that the only valid one is to find men and women who are likely to serve learners best. (DB)

Presents a case study of the construction of a social university, based on nine years' experience of the adult education courses at the University of Florence, Italy. A social university is defined as a university which encourages students to learn by various forms of communication, including seeking information and recreational activities in…

Explains how psychology teachers at the University of Georgia designed preliminary examinations in the psychology graduate program to demonstrate research skills. The prelims centered around choosing, analyzing, and elaborating three research problems. (DB)

An overview of the types of financial aid available to students in universities in Spain, in 1977/78. A major problem is that aid did not take into account wages lost as a result of having to forego gainful employment. Presents tabular data on recipients, provinces in which study was undertaken, subjects of study, and types of assistance. (DB)

Claims that teaching reading is one of the responsibilities of social studies teachers and suggests that teachers can incorporate reading into their regular instruction by knowing reading levels of student and textbooks, providing supplementary reading materials, and working with reading specialists. Journal available from The Social Studies…

Presents an overview of political science education in colleges and universities throughout the United States. Criticizes the narrow focus of much current research and the emphasis on textbooks in classroom teaching. Praises the revival of interest in fundamental philosophical questions and in public policy. Journal available from Department of…

Argues for renewal of the tradition of a liberal education. Suggests that a feature of the liberal tradition has been the retention of subjects and styles of study which admit differences and encourage individuality. Human resources must be liberated to achieve the active citizenship essential for survival. (Author/KC)

Reviews the development of a curriculum studies infrastructure in Africa with particular emphasis on support and encouragement given to curriculum development in developing nations by developed nations. (DB)

Examples are given of how a careless or overly personal sex education instructor can endanger an entire school program. (LH)