Education & Pedagogy

The work and composition of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, the oldest higher education association in the United States, are described in this brochure. It includes a listing of the universities and colleges holding membership in the association. It also reviews the association's history and the way it carries out its mission on behalf of its membership through elected councils, commissions, committees, and its Division of Agriculture. (LBH)

This issue is divided into three sections: (1) British Science Activities; (2) Overseas Science Activities; and (3) International Science Activities. Presented in a newsletter format are many items of interest to science and mathematics educators. Included are materials on: (1) Nuffield science, (2) evaluation, (3) college science courses, (4) conferences on science and mathematics education, (5) activities in India, Africa, the Caribbean and Malaysia, and others. (RH)

Included in this publication are reviews of research related to: (1) concepts and programs, (2) curriculum and programs, (3) simulations, gaming and modeling, (4) attitudes, (5) evaluation, (6) teacher attitudes, (7) teacher education, (8) camp programs, (9) administration, (10) facilities and sites, (11) environmental communications, and (12) recommendations. Past and current research is identified, summarized, and analyzed. In addition, areas in need of research and possible research designs are discussed. (RH)

To obtain faculty suggestions for the design and production of instructional videotapes at the College of Education at Northern Illinois University, a survey questionnaire was mailed to the instructional staff. The needs expressed in responses varied widely among the elementary, secondary, administration, instructional technology, physical education, and special education departments, In all cases, television was seen as a way to make instruction more innovative and effective. (EMH)

This is a handbook on coeducational elective physical education for secondary students. It begins by listing and discussing 10 objectives of elective physical education. The next section contains information on organizing the elective program including preparing the schedule, long range planning, registration, record keeping and grading, testing and scoring performance, and rainy day scheduling. The final section contains specific examples of incorporating coeducational team sports including basketball, football, softball, volleyball, and other activities. A sample critique sheet is also included. (RC)

THIS SEMINAR WAS CONCERNED WITH TECHNIQUES OF BASIC ADULT EDUCATION, BROAD POLICY, AND LEGISLATION. TOPICS OF ADDRESSES INCLUDED CANADIAN FACTS AND FIGURES, FRONTIER COLLEGE, ELLIOT LAKE CENTRE, LEASIDE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROJECT, INDIAN AFFAIRS, ADULT EDUCATION IN CALGARY, METROPOLITAN EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION ASSOCIATION, TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING, PROGRAM 5, THE NEED FOR RESEARCH, AND ADULT DROPOUTS. AN APPENDIX CONTAINS RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SEMINAR. THIS REPORT WAS PREPARED FOR PRESENTATION AT THE NATIONAL SEMINAR ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (TORONTO, MARCH 18-20, 1966). (JA)

The effect of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) on education in Florida is discussed. It is stated that skills, especially in reading, attendance, promotion rate, and the attitudes have improved among children in ESEA programs. The opportunities made available by ESEA in conjunction with other Federal education programs have enabled more of the States's disadvantaged children to continue their post-high school education. (NH)

The required annual evaluation report includes a synopsis of the whole document; an overview of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I efforts in California; analysis of school district reports from central city, urban, suburban, and rural areas; a review of selected activities; and a section containing specific information requested by the U.S. Office of Education. (NH)

THIRTEEN BOOKS, ARTICLES, AND DOCUMENTS PUBLISHED BETWEEN 1954 AND 1962 ARE LISTED IN THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY ON THE EDUCATION OF MIGRANT CHILDREN. A LIST OF 18 SELECTED PRIVATE, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES CONCERNED WITH MIGRANT EDUCATION IS ALSO PROVIDED. INFORMATION AND MATERIALS ON MIGRANT EDUCATION MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM THESE AGENCIES UPON REQUEST. A MAJOR PORTION OF THE ITEMS IN THE BIBLIOGRAPHY DEALS WITH GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED PROGRAMS IN OPERATION DURING THE PERIOD, AND ANNOTATIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR CLARIFICATION OF CONTENT. (DK)

The introductory portion of this report defines teacher education centers and briefly describes their developmental continuum. A synthesis of documents concerning student teaching and teacher education centers is followed by a list of features differentiating conventional programs, student teaching centers, and teacher education centers. Evaluation of center activities is incomplete; however, an abstract of a research document indicating that centers do make a difference is presented. An 11-item bibliography is included. (MJM)

This chapter suggests procedures and alternative practices for the improvement of big city education. The authors (1) urge the importance of planning, (2) describe procedures for identifying and selecting promising alternative practices, (3) discuss the involvement of people in urban education, (4) identify emerging learning environments, (5) suggest ideas that offer alternatives to traditional schooling, and (6) outline strategies for improving education. (JF)

Appropriations made for higher education in the state of Virginia by the Virginia General Assembly for the years 1972-74 are presented. The paper provides information on appropriations for higher education in general, appropriations for operating expenses, capital outlay, and for supplemental aid to higher education. Information is presented in tabular form on appropriated funds in support of each institution, affiliated agency, and other activity within the higher education system of Virginia. (HS)

The goal of this Unesco meeting was to offer to training policy-makers, analytical tools that could help them to make the best possible forecast of higher technological manpower needs. This paper is a report of that meeting. It gives an overview of several current methods for the estimation of quantitative and qualitative technological manpower needs. The access of women to technical careers is also considered in this context. (Author/MA)

This guide provides student practice problems which use the procedures of ship navigators to reinforce the skills of mathematics learned in the secondary school and which seek to provide examples of the application of mathematical concepts. Along with the practice problems, teacher background material is provided briefly in the body of the unit. More detailed explanations are provided in the appendices. A reference section is included. (RE)

Examples of energy education programs in selected elementary classrooms and schools and the resources to use to provide energy education are presented. Included are fourteen reports of energy education programs submitted by the teachers who are using them throughout the United States. It also contains an annotated bibliography of the listed resources which can be found in "Resources in Education" and are available through ERIC. (Author/SB)