Impressions of Soviet Education: A Second Look. A Report of the Educational Staff Seminar Study Tour, November 16-30, 1972.

Overview & Synopsis

This document presents the impressions of the educational Staff Seminar Study tour of the Soviet Union. After the introduction and itinerary, the first chapter deals with the soviet scene including sections on religion, ideology, the social system and the soviet woman. The second chapter concerns the early childhood and preschool education of soviet youngsters, including daycare, student discipline, and early childhood education research. The third chapter concerns elementary and secondary education including specialized English language schools, pioneer palaces, the exceptional student and the slow learner, educational technology, and vocational-technical schools. The fourth chapter deals with higher education, adult education and research, with sections on leadership goals, foreign literature, the Moscow State University, and the Institute of Adult Education Research. Teacher training, scientific and educational information dissemination, and perspectives on soviet health concern the next three chapters. The eighth chapter is a summing up of soviet lessons for American education. Appendices include a roster of tour participants and a description of the Educational Staff Seminar. (Author/PG)