Presents an overview of pedagogical science in Western Germany and explores the role of pedagogical science in educational reform. Concludes that pedagogical policy decisions have tended to follow political trends within the power structure of political parties and other organized special interest groups. (Author/DB)

Lists selected bibliographic references to works dealing with the aims, structure, nature, curriculum, problems, and issues of comparative education from an international perspective. Included are general works, monographs, single-country studies, educational histories, documentary collections, theoretical works, periodicals, reference works,…

Presented is a directory of sources of educational information in the United Kingdom in areas of educational policy, reform, and development. Included are agency addresses, publications, and brief descriptions of activities and objectives. (Author/DB)

Discusses attitudes of educators, administrators, and concerned citizens in the United States and West Germany towards civic education. Educational trends in the two countries are compared and suggestions are presented for developing a reflective and critical political intelligence among young people. (Author/DB)

Summarizes the secondary school reform program instituted in Norway in 1971. Content includes: background of the reform, preparation of the reform proposal, experiments in the schools, guiding principles and structure of the reform, parliamentary handling of the reform, public debate, and suggestions for additional research on the reform program.…

Discusses the Council of Europe's master plan for education, culture, and sports for the period 1976-80. Educational objectives include equal opportunity, cultural cooperation, increased educational effectiveness, and promotion of European culture in a world setting. (Author/DB)

Presents the text of the Higher Education Framework Law passed in West Germany in 1976 to provide a check on diverging developments in higher education. An introduction by Helmut Rohde, Federal Minister for Education and Science, is included. (Author/DB)

Analyzes the text of the Education Framework Law passed in West Germany in 1976 and discusses trends in West German higher education since its passage. Topics discussed include: higher education responsibilities, law and order, university entrance, and governmental commitment to reform. (Author/DB)

Introduces the five papers on the transition to mass higher education in European universities which appear in this issue and specifies the major issues that are discussed in each article. (Author/DB)

Compares the European experience in mass higher education with the American experience to determine specific innovations which might be transferred from one system to another. Nine specific issues are discussed. (Author/DB)

Focuses on the direct and indirect ways in which the elitist tradition in the English education system has discriminated against students from working class backgrounds. Concludes that mass higher education cannot be achieved through elitist methods. (Author/DB)

Discusses the functions and structures of the French university system and places the May 1968 student revolt and subsequent reforms in historical perspective. Concludes that the desired transformation of the system has not taken place because many old educational practices have been revived even though old structures have been demolished.…

Describes the problems peculiar to West Germany in its transition to mass higher education and comments upon the current situation in the politics of higher education. Topics discussed include access to higher education, higher education and employment, the structure of higher education, teaching and curricula, and decision making in universities.…

Presents an historical survey of the creation and development of the Open University established in Great Britain in 1969. Concludes that the vitality and adaptability of the institution ensure it a bright future. (Author/DB)

This issue, consisting of a study of the expanding base of higher education in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, discusses 1) recent educational developments; 2) the current expansion of higher education; 3) the transformation of certain post-secondary institutions; and 4) the establishment of district colleges and university branches. (Author/RM)