This paper presents the principal findings of a study of possible changes in postsecondary education. The contents of this document focus on the purpose of the survey, a description of the survey method, and an interpretation of the results in a forecast of changes in postsecondary education. The forecasted changes find postsecondary education…

Presented in this college bulletin are (1) an introduction including information on admissions, registration, accreditation, philosophy, and affirmative action; (2) a survey of the academic programs; (3) a section on the learning process as it is approached at Evergreen; (4) a listing and description of current programs offered; (5) descriptions…

Project objectives aim at developing and testing organizations that facilitate research and development activities in the schools; and at developing and testing the effectiveness of the means whereby schools select, introduce, and utilize the results of research and development. The Model for Educational Improvement is a theoretical construct that…

In 1969 Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio, launched a new integrated curriculum that emphasized interdisciplinary studies and increased student freedom and responsibility. All traditional, discipline-oriented graduation requirements were eliminated in favor of new nondepartmental courses, more electives, and more individual faculty attention for…

This document presents background, project activities, and results of a course initiated at the Claremont Colleges entitled "The Idea of Woman." The course was loosely constructed and was designed to be a learning experience for faculty as well as students. The class met in an informal seminar room for 2 hours once a week for a semester. During…

This document presents a report of the proceedings of a conference at which student leaders from all types of colleges and universities all over the country attempted to answer the question, "What should be done to reform American higher education?" At the bottom of every philosophical system there is a fundamental conception of man. The students…

This report, sponsored by the National Association of Independent Schools, reviews plans to prepare teachers for the Integrated Day. This preparation attempts to give teachers new concepts replacing those which grew from formalism in the teachers' own learning. The new concepts revolve around the theory that education is a process of living and…

Program descriptions from 44 training institutions were examined regarding the process they employed in teacher education. Eight questions designed to identify various aspects of the process were applied to the written descriptions. The responses illustrate that: 1) program experiences are developed primarily by examination of the teaching task…

This volume presents a sampling of major innovative programs in a broad range of teacher training institutions. A selection of 39 case studies focus on innovations in teacher education in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. The case studies are selective; certain areas of the world were not canvassed; the majority of contributions…

The overall goal of this exploratory project was to initially uncover factors of variables likely to be involved in the impact of educational products. The specific objectives were to construct systematic case studies of the development of selected educational products as an initial basis for arriving at more precise procedures to assess potential…

If undergraduate teacher education students are going to introduce educational innovations into their classes upon graduation, they need to experience innovations in their college classes. This article describes an innovative mini-mester course which was conducted as an open classroom using modules and components of team teaching. (Editor)

A general look at the development of microteaching for preservice teacher education. (HB)

This article examines the role parents play in the implementation of change at the school or district level. It also offers guidelines for the school administrator who wishes to foster parents' constructive rather than destructive participation. (RC)

New York City's Experimental Elementary Programs are examined, with particular focus on why the funds allocated went for "business as usual." (RC)