This study examines current problems surrounding curriculum development in the classroom. Part one describes the state of the art in terms of definition, theory and practices, methods, types, and unresolved questions. Part two contains descriptions of the following 12 selected innovative projects: (a) "Learning Objectives for Vocational Schools:…

This document presents a case and guide for a "Space/Time-Preference" (S/T-P) higher learning situation in which educational programs, plans, and proposals seek to promote learning beyond campus classrooms, while many of them are even flexible as to when and how a student learns. The purpose of the guide is to focus on the long-range problems and…

This document presents a speech by the President of Florida International University concerning the creation of the institution. Florida International is an upper-level college located outside of Miami. The institution has been innovative in its physical structure as well as in its educational philosophy. Located at the site of the abandoned…

This report is a summary of the findings of the Penn Women's Studies Planners Summer Project of 1972. It is a descriptive analysis of the information obtained from responses to a questionnaire that solicited the cooperation of a nationwide sample of scholars in the gathering of data on the status of women's studies in general and within specific…

This evaluation report of the Advisory and Learning Exchange (ALE) is divided into four sections. The first section explains the purpose of the evaluation as being to determine (a) what effect workshops have on participants, (b) what types of workshops are attended by which groups of people, and (c) to what extent and by whom the ALE is utilized…

The disparity between advanced educational preparation and training and subsequent employment opportunities raises major questions regarding traditional academic expectations and lifestyles. This article offers some suggestions for a new relationship between educational institutions and scientists, writers, artists, and other highly-specialized…

A critique of policy and experience in the introduction of educational television in the Third World is made. Systems of public instruction and nonformal systems of education like agricultural extension, community development, and family planning are the main focus of the discussion. Further guidelines for policy makers are suggested for more…

Team teaching involves individualized instruction and flexibility in structural and instructional organization, as well as continuous evaluation of students and instructional procedures. By sharing responsibility for instruction, each teacher can function primarily in areas of strength and expertise. It thus becomes more possible to achieve the…

As part of the activities related to the development and evaluation of a comprehensive guidance system. geared primarily to systems of individualized education now being implemented, an experimental investigation was initiated in an attempt to meet a postulated cluster of student orientation needs associated with successful adaptation to such a…

The Cooperative School for Pregnant School Girls is a program providing continuing education, health and social services, under the administration of the Durham City Schools system. This report outlines the problem and the needs indicated by research; the organization of community support, the steps in developing and conducting the Pilot Project;…

This bibliography lists references to books, articles, curriculum aids, progress reports and other writings related to the 11 different Head Start curriculum models now being tested experimentally in many communities. The models, developed by experienced educators, are: Academically Oriented Preschool; Behavior Analysis Model; Responsive…

The document is a report of the third of a survey series that began in 1965, when the Ontario Teachers' Federation recognized the need to assess changes in the structure of Ontario school districts. In keeping with this, the 1969 survey was made (1) to determine teaching conditions as they existed in 1969 in public and separate schools, in rural…

The purpose of the African Social Studies Programme "Newsletter" is to keep persons actively engaged in the development of social studies in Africa and elsewhere informed of new developments and activities taking place in the twelve member countries in Africa. Also included are: meeting announcements, availability of syllabi, guides and…

Based on committee meetings held in February 1969, this report begins with a discussion on preparing case studies on out of school education, followed by aspects of the relationship between educational and broadcasting authorities, the evaluation of educational needs and program outcomes, use of satellite transmission, two study courses on…

The dissemination phase (Phase II) of the Rural Shared Services Project is reported in this document. Efforts of the dissemination phase were concentrated in 5 target states: Vermont, Georgia, Wyoming, Montana, and New Mexico; national dissemination was limited to attendance at national conferences, the U. S. Office of Education PREP materials for…