Describes a program designed to accelerate and enhance the development of children by applying scientifically sound educational procedures as soon after birth as possible and by continuing their application for as long as the person remains involved in the educational system." Appended are approximately 50 references. (Author/AA)

The producer of Sesame Street" explains the research efforts directed toward finding an optimum fit between the child's needs and preferences and the show's instructional goals," and answers some criticisms from preschool educators. (Author/AA)

Discusses the need ro a program which would leave the responsibility of child rearing with the parents, but take measures to assure that virtually all parents have the necessary skills and knowledge to do the job well." Appended are 16 references. (Author/AA)

The purpose of this paper is to state the rationale for expanding applied scientific efforts to the area of early education and to suggest some goals for the resulting technology." (Author)

This article has been devoted to selected theoretical and empirical issues in child development which bear directly on the instructional process. Little attention, however, has been given to the specific content to be conveyed to the child." Appended are 43 references. (Author/AA)

This article presents a few specific programs designed to accelerate appropriate social and verbal behavior" in preschool children. Appended are 23 references. (Author/AA)

The author questions the present philosophy and structure of education" which prevents students from knowing what to expect, either during instruction, or as a result of it." (Author/AA)

This article describes the design, application and impact of the Fredonia facility...which combines both dial access and audio cassette check-out with a flexible approach to mediated individual station capabilities." (Author)

Examines the arguments for and against introducing salary differentials into the regional wage pattern." (Author/AA)

The authors present a model which is intended to clarify the various meanings of instructional objectives and their relationships." (Author/AA)

A brief description of an instructional system based on a specific set of educational objectives" which has correlated to these objectives diagnostic instruments, teaching materials and methods." (Author/AA)