Discusses the implementation of Planning-Programming-Budgeting Systems in the educational system with an analysis of six objections to the innovation. (RK)

Presents a four step program for implementing individualized instruction. (Author/RK)

Outlines a set of eight criteria for measuring the achievement level of students in individualized instruction programs. (Author/RK)

The committee has drafted new guidelines for undergraduate education and completed a study of doctoral education in chemistry which is briefly reported. Lists 470 colleges and universities which were on the American Chemical Society approved list at the end of 1971. (TS)

Describes instructional techniques used in a one year post-degree science teacher education program, emphasizing the role of microteaching, analysis of video-recordings of master teachers," and the detailed analysis of science curriculum developments in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. (AL)

Intensive courses may have the effect, for better or worse, of inculcating a non-bureaucratic or even anti-bureaucratic approach to education and life, while concurrent courses most likely reinforce bureaucratic behavior patterns. (Author)

Describes a seminar in adult education held by Dr. Alan Knox, Professor of Adult Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, at the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, Long Island. The objective was to increase the participants' competence in the development of informal educational programs for adults. (Author/DR)

Considers Dr. Alan Knox's model on need appraisal and explores its underlying premises. Adapts the model to a specific target population, the Israeli exchange teacher, and examines its adaptability. (Author/DR)

Describes the development and philosophy of the new Australian Science Curriculum, ASEP. (CP)

Fourteen special five-week summer programs for 1,300 migrant children are helping them develop self-sufficiency and self-esteem as well as gain basic skills in language development. (Editor)

State legislation initiating career education in Arizona and its results in 13 separate programs throughout the state are described. (MU)

Author is Associate Commissioner of Education and director of the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped of the U.S. Office of Education. (MB)

The implications for social planning are discussed in relation to income maintenance, rehabilitation, and work opportunity and job adaptation programs, with particular emphasis on the need for early contact and coordination of services. (Editor)