This examination of methods by which specificity is achieved in LC subject headings includes examples of the application of these methods in particular headings, and a brief discussion of problems of consistency and levels of specificity in LCSH. (Author/MBR)

Describes radio broadcasting in Nigeria, and discusses the factors for successful radio communication, the policy implications, the provision of radio stations, and political objections. (JEG)

Describes library use instruction at Leeward Community College (Hawaii) which is coordinated with freshman English courses and which requires about ten hours of hands-on learning in the library. The program includes a library tour, and covers use of the card catalog, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and periodical and newspaper indexes. (MB)

The philosophy of the course and its component parts are described, the nature of the validation process indicated, and questions of staff and course development considered. (MP)

Points out that human sexuality cannot be understood without an historical background. Describes a history of sex course at the University of California, Northridge. Maintains that such courses can make an exciting introduction to the field of history, meet real student needs, are scholastically demanding, and deserve scholarly attention.…

"Creating a superhero", a minicourse for gifted elementary children, is described. (CL)

The special section on recreation and leisure for the disabled child covers rights to recreation and physical education, summer programs for children with disabilities, and adapted recreation and equipment. (SBH)

The article describes the program at Wellesley (Massachusetts) High School's Academic Resource Center, a program in which game-playing is used to improve the academic functioning of special needs students in preparation for reintegration into the regular classroom. (SBH)

Describes Learning Is for Everyone (LIFE), a library program of the Altoona Area Public Library, Pennsylvania, that serves mentally retarded persons of all ages and ability levels, parents, teachers, and advocates of retarded citizens, as well as the general public. Through the use of multimedia materials, programing, and community programs, the…

Students in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are leaving the school to spend as much as a full semester learning about the adult world. (Author)

The author describes his experiences and philosophy in teaching creativity as an academic subject to university students. (CL)

Discusses evaluation methods in two individualized language instruction programs: the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI), and the Self-Instructional Language Programs (SILP), both of which follow the model set by the National Association of Self-Instructional Language Programs (NASILP). (AM)

Based upon questionnaire responses from 96 of the 134 New York State environmental education centers, this article describes these centers in terms of location, employment opportunities (internships and volunteer positions), program offerings, and funding sources. (JC)

A description is given of an approach to teaching a remedial mathematics course using calculators as a complete substitute for paper-and-pencil calculation. (MP)

A junior high school sought to add an element of color and light to its school building and, at the same time, establish a permanent work of art. What came about was a "polymosaic", a transparent mosaic tile, that was installed in the school's main office. Other windows followed and students were inspired. (Author/RK)