A developmental approach to education assumes that as individuals develop they view the world differently and with increasingly more adequate ways of perceiving and behaving. Discusses some prominent theorists who have attempted to clarify the stages of cognitive and affective development that individuals pass through during the life cycle and the…

The author describes the Theatre for Development program in Africa. This program uses native community theater to teach the public lessons about health, work methods, and other topics that the public is unlikely to pursue actively through the print media. (CH)

Discusses Ethiopia's expanding educational system. Reports on such factors as the influence of socialism on education, the emergence of female education, language barriers in the classroom, adult literacy initiatives, community participation, and improved teacher preparation. (BSR)

Points out that global telecommunications development can be achieved through industry and government's participation in training programs such as the United States Telecommunications Training Institute, which provides free training for men and women from the Third World. (PD)

Examines the need for change in the definition, focus, and delivery of guidance in Catholic high schools. Reviews current dilemmas and shifts in perspectives of guidance programs. Recommends a developmental guidance curriculum based on adolescents' development. Suggests Catholic schools take practical lessons from public schools guidance programs.…

A model is proposed to explain how the learning process of ethical reasoning occurs. It integrates the learning process (Kolb, 1976) and a developmental scheme of ethical reasoning (Van Hoose, 1980). Implications for ethics training in educational programs and ethical behavior in professional practice are discussed. (Author)

Describes a school-based primary drug prevention program for 11- to 13-year-old youths. Suggestions for designing developmental skills-oriented programs in rural communities are offered. (Author)

The performance of 244 (111 male and 133 female) developmental college students was studied in relation to their perceived levels of mathematics anxiety (123 low and 121 high). The Mathematics Anxiety-Apprehension Survey (MAAS) (T. Ikegulu, 1998) was administered to students in four classes from two institutions. The product limit estimator…

Authors present their view of the current research and development activities supported by Byra L 4 of the Swedish National Board of Education. (Author)

A K-12 program in Florida links academic subjects and the world of work in a practical demonstration of career education'' in action. (Editor)

Describes how disadvantaged children can be given a chance at academic success through development of their creative talents. (SP)

Part of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, the Western Ontario Field Centre disseminates the ideas and resources of the Institute as well as assists in implementation of programs. (CB)

How Turkey, a country with rich agricultural technology know-how, developed management talent with U.S. help. (Editor)

The primary purpose of this study was to test the implication that perceptual-motor development training will increase school learning as measured by academic achievement and mastery of basic skills at the kindergarten level. (Authors)

The description and analysis of a program designed to upgrade the professional preparation of degree-holding people of a community who serve as substitute teachers. (Editor)