Describes an informal experiemnt designed to compare an eighth grade earth science class in an open learning environment to traditional classes. "Open environment" students gained about the same number of points on an earth science cognitive test as the "traditional" students. The individual activities of students in the open class and the…

Describes a number of experimental programs at all levels of the Louisville, Kentucky public school system. (AN)

The aims of this project, which is developing a new Advanced Level course for use in English schools, are illustrated by examples of their textual materials. (MM)

Described is a study designed to test on a scientific basis the effectiveness of Dr. Francis Christensen's program for teaching composition. (RY)

Discusses theories and innovations that have developed the content of industrial arts on the secondary school level. Program name, program administrator, and his address are given for 26 innovative programs. (GB)

As a prerequisite to understanding Swedish views about sex education, some background knowledge and insight into Sweden's development as a country in rapid transition is reported. Impressions of Swedish sex education, methods and aids, are related. (BY)

Study of personality and character traits of students who volunteered fo Experimental Collegiate Program, a program for beginning students intended as alternative to first two years at Berkeley. (IR)

Role playing oral tests have been used for rating physicians' competence in dealing with patients' problems. (IR)

Describes experimental program in which non-faculty professional or business families who are invited to live in student dormitories add new dimensions to students' educational experiences. (WM)

Author predicts that a major start in establishing a radically new comprehensive health care system will begin within this decade. (IR)

Stresses the importance of the computer for meeting the need for increased productivity in education, caused by the population and information explosions. Explains three trial uses of the computer in West Germany. (DE)

The Ss were compared along the dimensions of anxiety change, "specific" fear change, number dating after treatment, and client satisfaction. Findings suggested the social program was more effective than counseling in decreasing an S's "specific" fear of dating and in helping him achieve goal of dating. (Author)