Discusses aspects of the jazz musician's discipline, such as rhythm and improvisation, which are of practical value to all musicians. States that music educators should convince students that the thorough study of any aspect or style of music can only help them become more complete musicians. (GEA)

States that current research has enabled jazz to become recognized as an art form in its own right. Argues that more work needs to be done in jazz bibliography and that a writers network would aid communication among scholars. (GEA)

Reviews a representative sampling of the research completed in jazz pedagogy since 1972 documenting the contributions of North American doctoral research in the area of jazz improvisation. Concludes that much of this research is below the standards of doctoral work and poses key questions that remain unanswered. (GEA)

Critiques eight studies dealing with music and music education. Among the titles are "The Clarinet in Twentieth-Century Dutch Chamber Music,""The Effect of Movement-Based Instruction on the Aural Perception Skills of First and Third-Graders," and "Functional Performance Anxiety Modifications in Adult Pianists." (GEA)

There is no good method of regulating the educational system based on specific, numerical measurements of labor requirements, and it will be important to integrate uncertainty into future forecasts. Adjustments in demand and supply of educated labor in Norway require a decentralized authority structure providing incentives for institutions and the…

Today's economy demands a much greater commitment to adult vocational training. Both conventional British universities and the Open University serve this need, but there are areas where more needs to be done. Commitment of substantial resources is necessary and this probably cannot be achieved from fee income alone. (Author/MSE)

The universities' role in the development of the new technologies is not essentially different from their current role for scientific knowledge in general: educating specialists, disseminating knowledge, and contributing to discoveries and applications of new knowledge. However, certain features of the new technology may impose constraints for…

Universities are increasingly expected to contribute to their regions' economic development by attracting new industry, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, and helping reverse rural decline. Countries are trying to exploit these effects. However, the institutions must maintain a balance between traditional activities and regionally relevant…

The establishment of the Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg is unique in that its justification was based less on educational need than on the need to enhance research and technology transfer capacity. The university's structure is also unconventional in Germany, and considerable emphasis is placed on collaboration with industry. (Author/MSE)

The recent development of Dutch research coordination agencies, the Science Shops, forms the context for a description of the relationship between university research and policy at Amsterdam University and the national trade union organization. Management tools such as project financing and other elements of this system are discussed. (MSE)

Results of a survey of Amsterdam-area industries concerning university-industry cooperation and technology transfer are reported. Industries prefer R&D and consulting and indicate great interest in what the universities can offer in such relationships. However, they feel universities should initiate contact. Further cooperative strategies are…

Finland's largest single-company training project at the University of Helsinki aimed to create a sounder production base for the Asko Company by developing the skills, creativity, and attitudes of all 2,000 employees. The project was conceived as an alternative to drastic employee layoffs. (MSE)

An ongoing need for science policy in the near future will be a continuing emphasis on relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency in research. However, the university's response must be rooted in critical dialog with its environment, frequently reexamining its policy implications. (MSE)

Stresses that if bilingual education is to survive and grow, it is necessary to educate the general public about the benefits of bilingualism for both the limited English speaking and the English dominant, regardless of ethnicity. Suggests 10 strategies for promoting bilingual education and nurturing positive attitudes and commitments. (NEC)

Investigates collective nature of commercially prepared language development materials, identifying features describing language use in communicative events. Profiles collective nature of language development materials. Presents survey of practicing bilingual educators' perceptions of language use. Discusses findings, conclusions, and implications…