The paper describes the background and development of a high school gifted and talented program. The GIFTS program balances acceleration and enrichment plus guided investigation. Identification sequences are listed, followed by a delineation of program components (organizational patterns, curriculum, instruction). Three curricular foci are noted:…

Part of a collection of papers commissioned by Foundations, a project designed to identify the career development needs of postsecondary hearing impaired students, this paper examines the use of mentors as a teaching strategy. The initial section reviews historical aspects of the reintroduction of mentors in modern education. Three major forms of…

This author details the possible reasons people participate in groups and the importance that group cohesion has for active participation. He details methods for Extension professionals to use in helping a group achieve its goals. (Author/JC)

Simulating a confrontation at a convention or other meetings can prepare participants to be ready for the real thing, says this author. He raises pertinent questions to simulate thinking on this possibility. (Editor)

Article surveyed Hawaii's community colleges on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii in their efforts to develop imaginative workable curricula for the disadvantaged student. (RK)

This discussion paper seeks to highlight the need for standardization in the development of computer and telecommunications systems in Australian libraries to ensure an inbuilt capacity to interconnect with other systems. It presents a proposal for the establishment of an on-going mechanism responsible for identifying and developing standards…

This paper describes the use of a computer in scheduling physical education classes and activities. The advantages of the computer are pointed out in terms of person hours of work saved for the school administrator. (JD)

The paper proposes some guidelines for providing prevocational training for autistic youth through cooperation with agencies and businesses. Characteristics to look for in selecting someone for negotiating with agencies are described, and factors to watch for while negotiating with agencies are discussed. (SBH)

A discussion of some of the problems facing the service and outlines the author's ideas for bringing the two Centers together to form a single production unit, working across a range of media. (Author)

When is Open Education educative? When is it open? The authors offer some definitions and suggestions. (Editor)

Convinced that most educators are shortsighted in planning curriculum design, these writers take the proverbial bull by the horns and present the criteria they feel are necessary for realistic program planning. (Editor)

Article describes the role of process evaluation in the development and implementation of educational programs. (Author)

Communication problems encountered in the Samoan ETV project's implementation are discussed. (Author)