This article uses an examination of the formal instruction of the Bumbudye association in Zaire to point out problems that exist in anthropological writings concerning primitive and modern schooling in nonindustrial, non-Europeanized nations. (Author/EB)

Six articles focus on processes, problems, and objectives related to extended day and boarding school educational programs in the USSR. Topics discussed include school organization, extracurricular activities, teaching problems, health problems, rural/urban differences, and ideological education. (DB)

This paper examines the world-wide phenomenon of distance education in terms of student characteristics, course creation, two-way communication methods, and some theoretical approaches. (Author/SJL)

The writings of proponents of multicultural education are examined to define and describe multicultural education and compare the present movement with those of the past 40 years. Major tenets, approaches, components, and trends are examined. (JMF)

The staff of West Moors Middle School in Dorset, England, contribute their experiences and ideas on the nature of middle school education for children aged 9-13. Student characteristics, school size, curriculum, and teaching practices are discussed. (SJL)

Surveys objectives and practices of religious education on the elementary/secondary and university levels. Points out problems emanating from attempts to transmit values during a period of rapid social change. (Author/DB)

Discusses a study undertaken to clarify the effort-to-performance relationship within the context of a psychology classroom on the college level. Emphasis was placed on the relationship of academic effort performance and student grade associations. Findings indicated that, contrary to the hypothesis and prior research findings, effort was…

Retraces steps taken to establish a vocational course of study in Spanish secondary schools as mandated in the General Law on Education of 1970 and explains how socioeconomic conditions have changed since that time. Suggests that economic forecasting should be considered when setting vocational and technical education policy. (DB)

Examines the current emphasis in the People's Republic of China on education for modernization in light of policy swings since 1949 between "Red" and "Expert" education for technological advancement and education for communist values. Particular attention is given to moral and political education. (SJL)

From his recent tour of elementary gifted education programs in a large midwestern metropolitan region, the author presents findings on programing approaches, pupil and teacher selection, and parent involvement. He suggests that more standardization is needed. Resource agencies and publications on gifted education are listed on p118. (SJL)

From a safety point of view, there is a need to ensure that science teachers are appropriately qualified to teach their subject. Opportunities for accidents in school laboratories are legion and acquisition of skills and competence to obviate them is essential. (Author/RE)

Examines integration in the framework of a status attainment model, using a national longitudinal sample of Black and White male youths. Research focused on the question of how the educational attainment process differs for Blacks in segregated and integrated schools. Findings related to a class split within the Black population are highlighted.…

Compares and contrasts contemporary philosophies of education in Africa with two philosophical doctrines (naturalism and idealism). Topics discussed include value selectors, westernization, the role of missionaries in African education, critical consciousness, relevance, and African education today. (DB)

Reviews development in rural areas of South Korea since the late nineteenth century, with particular emphasis on rural to urban migration, governmental investment in agriculture, transportation and mass communications, development projects, social leveling processes, upgraded living standards, and cooperative village improvement projects. Journal…

Recommends that teachers use a curriculum development project (the World Studies Project) to help students increase their understanding of global affairs such as human rights, economic order, disarmament, the world environment, and the law of the sea. Activities and objectives of the project are presented and ordering information for additional…