A course relating to energy and the environment and aimed specifically at engineering students is outlined. Course objectives, format, and content are specified; required problem sets, papers, and exams are briefly discussed. (DT)

In Scotland, outdoor education is seen as a combination of outdoor pursuits and environmental studies. The article describes various centres in the Edinburgh area, outdoor education expeditions, and programs, such as mountaineering, rock climbing, orienteering, and canoeing. (KM)

Evaluates progress made by the Smithsonian - Peace Corps Environmental Program in which biologists are recruited to initiate and administer research projects dealing with environmental problems in developing nations. (JR)

Describes a program of the American Institute of Biological Sciences that is concerned with the identification and preservation of research natural areas. (JR)

Basic notions in the Marxist-Leninist view of education, and the function of technical education in a socialist country within the framework of general education are outlined. (Author/KM)

The supervisor of Parent Education in Cincinnati describes the lay leadership training program organized to train leaders in parent study-discussion groups. Comments are directed toward the program's growth, purposes, and success. (AG)

The 'perpetual client syndrome' can be combated by programs designed to change the role of the constant receiver of help to that of the giver of help. A project conducted in an Israeli public school indicates the benefits of a helper-therapy program, and some of the problems. (Author)

Questions how teacher's can, through reading, extend children's awareness of different views and give them insights enabling a proper regard for people different from themselves. (RB)

This article reviews nine student development programs which were planned, executed, evaluated and them maintained, modified or eliminated as appropriate. Concludes that such systematic planning, execution and evaluation are essential. (Author/HMV)

Describes a program which was designed to encourage childern with cleft palates to verbalize experiences through creative dramatics. (SET)

Orienteering is land navigation through unknown countryside with map and compass. This article describes an orienteering program in the Action Education Curriculum, State University of New York, College at Purchase. (KM)

Summarizes undergraduate and graduate physics courses offered in over 140 institutions in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland involving course structures, branches of research, admission requirements, and optional possibilities. The material is useful to physics teachers, career advisors, and interested students. (CC)

Summarizes the undergraduate and graduate physics courses offered in eight medical colleges, involving course structures, admission requirements and research branches. The material is useful to physics teachers, career advisors and students who are interested in the field. (CC)

In this evaluation report of the sixth year of operation of the Benjamin Franklin-Urban League Street Academy in New York City, it is recommended that the program be continued for the seventh year despite the poorer than expected student gains in all studied components and the sporadic student attendance pattern and high dropout rate. Students…

The purpose of this publication is to provide school officials and others concerned with the concept of alternative educational programs a summary of research pertaining to the evaluation of such programs. Included are an overview of the history of alternative schools, a discussion of the issues and trends associated with alternative schools,…