Findings and conclusions of three studies are reported: (1) comparison of two variations of a French core program, (2) an enrichment program attempting to change attitudes, and (3) a comparison between an immersion program and an intensive program. Three guest analysts comment and criticize. (Author/RM)

Criticizes the interpretations of the National Foundation for Educational Research report on French instruction in Britain's elementary schools; and discusses reasons why the report is not a basis for planning foreign language teaching at the primary level. (AM)

The author comments on Cyril O. Houle's article, The Potential Audience for the External Degree. (PG)

The author comments on Barbara H. Mickey's article, Designing the External Degree Program. (PG)

Analyzes the merits of research and development pracitce vs. experimental and innovative schools and curriculum. (RK)

Description of America's first educational voucher experiment. (DN)

A survey of current research in the teaching of English, describing several experimental programs in secondary school level composition and literature appreciation, and a study in children's literature instruction. (JB)

Outlines a proposed seven-year plan for fundamental and systematic revisions in major programs of teacher education. (MF)

Investigation of relationship between microform instruction program and user attitudes toward microforms including comparison between instructed and noninstructed users, convenience of access, ability to identify and locate microforms, and personal variables (age, sex, use of glasses) indicates that microform instruction can be considered…

Describes experimental college-level mathematics programs in the Soviet Union and in the United States for secondary level students selected as having a special interest and talent in the mathematical sciences. The United States program was developed by the Central Midwestern Regional Educational Laboratory (CEMREL). (MF)

Describes a successful experimental program at West Virginia University which involved using undergraduate English Education majors as tutors in the Writing Laboratory. (DD)

The introduction of computer assisted instruction (CAI) in correctional facilities in Minnesota is described. This experimental program indicated no increase in achievement or attitude attributable to CAI for the participants, but that computers are useful in motivating students, increasing their problem-solving skills, and providing repetitious…

Introduction of experimental programs in higher education confronts faculty with problems and possibilities attendant with programmatic change. This article attempts to describe the position faculty has been placed in, as well as the kind of questions they should ask regarding the introduction of alternative study patterns. (Author)