A developmental model for a junior high school course in future studies is presented, and the relationship of the model to extant curricula, research data, and needs analyses is discussed. A design for integrating this model with a second problem-solving problem model to create a future-oriented, inventive problem-solving program is also…

Written responses to comprehension exercises related to basal reading materials were collected from 23 first graders and rated on a scale extending from no comprehension to application or extension of information beyond the story. Results indicated that most first graders in the group were able to answer detail questions but were unable to…

An optometrist hypothesizes that poor reading skills stem from a child's inability to discern relationships among objects, people, concepts or instructional materials and suggests that physical problem-solving tasks that utilize several sense modalities simultaneously provide effective remedial treatment. (LH)

Discusses the Babalawo, or (male) community counselor and divinator, and his role and function in a Nigerian village. Describes his counseling techniques in detail. (EJT)

Presents the philosophy behind the development of a family life education program within a community agency. Offers guidelines for setting up similar programs by agencies in other communities whose concern is strengthening and enhancing family life as part of their mental health care program. Presented at the Georgia Conference on Social Welfare,…

Analyzes sensitivity training and problem-solving discussion groups by examining the group goals, feedback processes, developmental tendencies and leadership qualities. Focus points for future research are suggested. (MH)

Without consistent leadership and power to drive legislation home, and without sufficient money to honor its pledges, the federal government fails to deliver. Author reviews the political process and suggests ways to establish and protect education programs. (Editor/RK)

Poor communication is a factor in creating many school district ills, but Project Interaction has developed some management tools to fix it. (Editor)

Activities related to content areas important to the primary mathematics program, but outside the scope of arithmetic, geometry and measurement, are presented. Topics include relations, number sentences, solving sentences, logic, probability, statistics, number theory, and the system of integers, Inclusion of these topics is justified and…

The relative strength of mastery motivation and need for approval was tested in subjects, ages 4 and 10. Mastery motivation was of major importance to the older children, particularly the boys. Contrary to prediction, approval was not of major importance to the young children. Need for approval was important for girls, but not boys. (Author/CS)

Describes exercises using simple ball and stick models which students with no chemistry background can solve in the context of the original discovery. Examples include the tartaric acid and benzene problems. (GS)

Outlines one approach to the teaching of materials engineering design within the context of metallurgical engineering. This approach uses a problem solving situation and criteria for an appropriate problem are presented. (GS)

This report outlines the initial phase in the development of a set of intervention techniques, and their accompanying assessment procedures. Training procedures for skills in negotiating behavior changes were designed to alleviate marital conflicts in 10 moderately distressed couples. (Author)

Describes some commonly found management errors in the development of new programs, and suggests some alternative courses of action for use by the inexperienced project director. Problems concerning goals, staffing, and accountability are covered. Some ideas for ogranized termination of a project are outlined. (Author)

Author offered his perception and the progress to date and his opinion of the significance of the report of the Reform of Intermediate and Secondary Education Commission. (Author/RK)