Describes the aim of a Czechoslovakian program undertaken to determine the extracurricular hobbies of students in order to develop them towards specific educational goals. (AN)

A description of a project which undertook a study to identify components of the process of innovation in the areas of curriculum technology and administration. (AK)

Behavioral science strategies for planning effective management development programs are outlined. The curriculum outline for a company management course is included. (LY)

This article discusses five categories of educational improvements. Briefly, they are (1) objectives more aligned with goals, (2) increased efficiency, (3) reduced undesirable side-effects, (4) increased reliability, and (5) more objectives are accomplished." (Author/AA)

The teacher who seemingly teaches with so little effort and with so much purpose is usually one who has most carefully and methodically planned his lesson beforehand. (Author)

Four speakers examine the BBC's plans for educational programs in the next decade and focus on the difficulties involved in placing all educational radio programs on VHF. (AA)

To cope with the high priority challenge of management development in under-developed countries, individual companies from industrialized nations must develop their own educational programs. (LY)

Characteristics of gifted programs that stick out like a "sore thumb" include vulnerability to charges of elitism, the notion that gifted students are better students, a lack of teacher support, and a high degree of rigidity. (CL)