Intended to develop new approaches to Follow Through services, the research plan described in this document is the first step in a collaborative effort of the National Institute of Education (NIE) and the Follow Through Division of the Department of Education. Prior to the delineation of the preliminary research strategy, background information…

Taking an often humorous and anecdotal approach, this presentation offers observations about the implications of high technology for education and suggestions for educators interested in innovative applications of computers and other technological advances. Among the topics addressed are: (1) reasons for becoming competent with computers; (2) the…

The phenomenon of innovation within the university is examined, noting the possibility of innovation as a key to college vitality. A study was conducted using a group of institutions that demonstrated recent innovative spirit. Members of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), each has been recognized in an annual…

The Education Commission of the States' (ECS) survey of state initiatives for at-risk youth was conducted during 1987. The goal was to identify programs and planning efforts in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the 3 ECS member territories addressing needs of at-risk youth from preschool through high school. Descriptions of over 650…

Differences in the success of the kindergarten and the middle school as educational innovations are discussed in an effort to illustrate the impact that organizational culture can have on the adoption of educational structures. Preliminary discussion reviews theoretical and empirical literature on organizational culture, levels of culture,…

This paper provides commentary on some of the issues and projects considered in other papers presented at the conference, focusing in particular on some of the nontechnological issues associated with the design, development, and implementation of telecomputing and networking in education. Four types of telecomputing projects are considered:…

Proposing that Socratic seminars can lead to true educational reform, this article examines the use of these seminars to enlarge elementary and secondary students' understanding of ideas and to encourage instruction that is not restricted by established syllabi, courses, or examinations. Socratic discussion is lacking in most classrooms but should…

The transfer of theory to practice in education is discussed, with attention to how new knowledge and innovative practices can be communicated to schools. Practices of Ramapo College of New Jersey are described as illustration. The importance of systematic relationships between colleges and schools is addressed. It is suggested that educational…

As individuals move through the process of adopting a new innovation in their local setting, they are seen as moving through seven Stages of Concern: Awareness, Informational, Personal, Management, Consequence, Collaboration, and Refocusing. This paper focuses on conceptualizing strategies for the clinical application of Stages of Concern as a…

Like other social sciences, education has not yet established widespread consensus concerning its own elemental truths. Seeking absolute solutions to the problems of education under such conditions is futile, frequently resulting in the rejection of the good aspects of educational concepts when those concepts fail to meet expectations as…

This keynote address first briefly reviews the historical nature and structure of education in Zimbabwe prior to independence. Then, the theme of the seminar (integrated education as a preparation for social development), as well as related policy issues are stated. Educational goals of the government of Zimbabwe are discussed. Concluding remarks…

This report briefly describes presentations made at a re-entry workshop which was sponsored by the New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women. The 45 participants included representatives from post-secondary programs and institutions throughout the state. The purpose of this workshop was to provide information to state institutions and agencies…

The first part of this document contains descriptions of some of the curriculum development projects initiated by the Department of Education in Hawaii in 1983-84. Included are projects in computer applications and literacy, curriculum for intermediate students, international education, and development of instructional materials for international…

Research based text materials will probably never dominate the textbook market. To begin with, translating theory and research into practice is a chancy business. There are also creative problems such as the inherent oversimplification involved in textbook writing. Every textbook writer who has been a classroom teacher will acknowledge that such…

This article deals with teaching accountancy but has wide applications. It describes the graduating teaching seminar, functions of the graduate assistant, computer accounting, honors sections, remedial sessions, report writing, and evaluation procedures. (Editor)