A conference on the role of comprehensive problem solving in the secondary school curriculum made two major recommendations: (1) that a significant proportion of the curriculum be devoted to study of "real problems," and (2) that teachers be provided intellectual and physical resources for such a program. (SD)

The purpose of this study was to test the effect of a feedback method on certain aspects of interns' teaching performance. Results indicate the experimental group, which had been given positive feedback, gave significantly more positive verbal reinforcement to children than the control group. (Author/HMV)

Discusses some dangers that can result from poorly conceived and/or implemented field experience programs and offers suggestions for remediation. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two methods of instruction, experiential training and didactic training, in facilitating the acquisition of several desirable teacher behaviors. Results indicate that teaching communication behaviors is possible with experiential training. (Author)

Presents an attitude scale designed to distinguish the prospective teacher with a positive attitude toward urban teaching from the teacher with a negative attitude. (Author)

Describes a growth experience initiated for freshmen at a small college which departs from traditional curriculum offerings in that the course structure was different and a major goal was to teach human relations and communication skills. (HMV)

This followup to a previous study questioning the use of the Academic Achievement score on the SVIB to predict the academic achievement of women supports the earlier study's results. (HMV)

Author emphasized those aspects of new thinking which have general rather than specific sociological relevance in the field of traditional sociology of education. (Author/RK)

Article focused on new developments in the sociology of education. (Editor/RK)

Author examined the implications of curriculum studies for the primary school. (Editor/RK)

Article focused on the interrelations and interactiions between schools and colleges in promoting education for those over 16. (Author/RK)

Author visited China in April, 1972 and reported here on his impressions. (Editor/RK)

The author, a member of the Forum Editorial Board, discussed her educational experiences at the International School in Geneva where she has been teaching for the past two years. (Editor/RK)

By using a computer to simulate experimental situations, engineering laboratory courses can provide more ambitious experiments as well as experiments demanding more calculations. (SD)

A British project in engineering science is described. Computer assisted instruction packages are being developed to provide students with experience with models or systems of models related to lecture material on electrical, electronic, nuclear, and mechanical engineering. (SD)