Based on a paper delivered at the 80th Annual Meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges in November 1969. (IR)

Eighteen Malaysian physicians evaluate their postgraduate training in the United Kingdom, Australia and the US in terms of its relevance to Malaysian health needs, the extent to which it is actually used, and its importance to them in teaching medical students in Malaysia. (WM)

Study findings suggest that, while practicing counselors have high regard for their professors, they do not rate their training as well. Implications are for improved program development. (CJ)

This article describes controlled experiment sponsored by Bureau of Research, Office of Education, to determine whether it is better to present a demonstration before or after discussion of the theory involved, with the conclusion that skills were best taught by presenting demonstration before theory. (IR)

Article based on a lecture delivered at Texas Technological College, May 9, 1969.

Classroom teachers should be "intellectuals as well as practitioners." Otherwise, teachers leave themselves open to such curriculum programs as the "Paideia Proposal" designed by a group of university-based educators who had little or no teaching experience. (JMK)

A discussion of portfolio analysis in college planning, a technique of determining the attractiveness and competitiveness of given academic courses, looks at the correctness of the technique and its application in the strategic planning process. Data from a British university illustrate the procedure. (MSE)

A model of curriculum and instruction that synthesizes several theories is presented. This curriculum and instruction model is placed within a broad epistemological-psychological framework that can help to guide theoreticians and practitioners in education. (CJ)

Describes immersion programs in the United States and Canada and reviews results of evaluative research pertaining to them. Discusses findings with respect to students' native-language development, academic achievement, and second language proficiency. Also discusses the suitability of immersion for students with distinctive, potentially…

Research is reviewed on the effectiveness of teaching reading to learning disabled students, and procedures for conducting curriculum based assessment are outlined. (SB)