The purpose of this paper is to formulate an approach that builds on the existing research and development activities in Saskatchewan, that takes cognizance of the lessons learned so far, and that possesses a defensible rationale and realistic plan uniquely tailored to the Saskatchewan scene. (Author)

Article addressed itself to two new approaches to teacher education, with their different emphases, which attempt to remedy what their advocates consider the ineffectiveness of teacher education programs prevalent in the last half century. (Author/RK)

Article considered the concept of interpersonal conflict involving educational personnel and its importance to the administration of educational institutions. (Author/RK)

This study was undertaken to investigate the relationships between some characteristics of elementary schools in the province of Saskatchewan and the degree of adoption of educational innovations by these schools. (Author)

A new test construction methodology was proposed and its validity and viability were demonstrated. (Author/RK)

This paper reviews some pertinent literature as regards measuring teacher effectiveness (1) by subjective observation of the teacher by, usually, the principal or superintendent; (2) by systematic, detailed, objective observation of the teacher; including studies on classroom interaction; and (3) by pupil productivity. (Author)

This survey on reading ability and reading development discussed reading programs, came to conclusions about reading needs and made specific recommendations for program improvement. (RK)

Described a plan that will facilitate the development of new ideas which will have a positive impact on educational practices; enable educators to test and/or adapt practices (which may have been used elsewhere) to the province; and, thereby, improve learning opportunities for students. (Author/RK)

Article described a project designed to adapt contract teaching on a multi-level basis to the environment of the smaller high school. (Author/RK)

Described a program designed to improve each student's ability to discriminate sounds, increase listening skills, improve the use of oral English and indirectly to improve reading abilities (vocabulary and comprehension). (Author/RK)

This study sought to find out what inservice activities are preferred by elementary teachers in urban areas. The study concentrated specifically on inservice activities designed to familiarize teachers with innovations in mathematics education. (Author)

Responses to a self-esteem measure and feelings of acceptance scale and an aloofness and independence questionnaire were collected from 134 randomly selected grade 5 and 6 students attending public school in a small Saskatchewan city. (Author)

Article described a research survey designed to investigate the plans of students graduating from Saskatchewan high schools in order to develop more effective planning in post-secondary education. (Author/RK)

Article investigated the obstacles presented by poor educational preparation and what circumstances must be arranged by education in improving educational opportunities for rural youth as a means of enabling them greater occupational and geographical mobility. (RK)

The present survey intended to determine the supply and demand of teachers who graduate from the College of Education at the Saskatoon Campus of the University of Saskatchewan. (Author/RK)