The youth studies conducted by the United States Office of Education uncovered numerous and varied efforts. Some of them are treated in other bulletins of this series. Those classified as vocational guidance are described in this bulletin. The specific aims of this bulletin are: (1) To set forth plans especially applicable to youth who are not…

On every hand one hears youth asking: "Where can we find work?" Many young people of this generation have never had a steady job, have never experienced the pleasure that comes from contributing their share toward satisfying human needs. Some of them have spent several years in preparing themselves for definite kinds of work, but cannot now find…

The period of youth is the real beginning of life's adventure. The individual has secured a background of facts and reaches out for the meaning that lies beyond. Ideals are sullied, powers are expanding, opportunity seems assured, and the romance of existence is undimmed. Red-blooded courage, devoted friendship, and high aspiration are its…

"Readiness for reading" is a phrase familiar to anyone interested in the teaching of reading. Readiness is an essential factor in any phase of learning. If the individual is to learn, some foundation for that learning must be established. Relatively few articles concerning the place of readiness in areas other than reading appear in educational…

Condensed from "Media & Methods, V (February 1969), 44.

Condensed from "New York State Education, LVI (May 1969), 22-23, 34-35.

Condensed from "Bulletin of the School of Education, Indiana University, (March 1969), 93-110.

Arguing that computers can be used to improve not only the delivery of undergraduate mathematics courses, but also their content, the author discusses several broad areas in which computers might improve the undergraduate curriculum. (SD)

Relationships between mathematical and humanistic cultures and the development of mathematical concepts are presented. The author suggests that courses highlighting the history and relevance of mathematics be developed; possible instructional resources are listed. (SD)

The merits of having students interact with the computer rather than use canned programs to solve problems are discussed. Examples are provided. (SD)

A college mathematics course designed specifically for architecture students is described. The course covers many topics and includes discussions of the role of the mathematics in diverse areas of art and science. (SD)

The author argues that a new approach to the teaching of statistics to bright students training for administrative careers is needed. (SD)

A calculus course was designed to give students an appreciation of mathematics as a social process rather than a set of techniques. Group activities, problem solving sessions, and a new approach to testing were used. (SD)

Today bilingual bicultural education is the single most important development in American education, because it represents a departure from the American ethnocentrism in previous decades, and increases respect for the rights of ethnic children, and a sensitive response to their needs. The little known about the effects of bilingual bicultural…

The advantage of a multi-cultural program is that it can avoid the risk of ethnocentrism and provide for the self-worth of each individual in the student population. However, before proceeding to develop such a program, it must be determined if such a program will meet the needs and desires of the students and the community. (Author/NQ)