Argues that (1) increased and improved relations are definitely needed between R&D specialists in universities, research centers, and educational laboratories on the one hand, and the field users in public schools, State agencies, legislatures, and colleges on the other; (2) serious problems and pitfalls have developed in linking procedures…

Compares the effectiveness of videotapes, audiotapes, and Flanders Interaction Analysis, in microteaching. (JF)

The rapid growth of community education has been evident through advances on a number of action fronts. Of particular significance has been the increasing support of community education by the Federal and State governments, by professional associations, and by other important interest groups. (Author/JH)

Summarizes the results of a symposium on research needed in community education. (Ball State University, April 1971.) Participants identified research and evaluation needs relating to (1) the state of the art, (2) a model for community education (theoretical), and (3) a future development strategy (developmental). (Author/JH)

Provides practical suggestions for meeting the anticipated increased costs (6-8 percent) that will normally accompany new dimensions of community education. (Author/JH)

A rationale and blueprint for what could be the most powerful movement for the reform of secondary education in our time. Inspired by the walkabout of a native Australian boy -- the 6-month endurance test that precedes his acceptance into adult society -- it outlines the requirements of a similar transition to adulthood in postindustrial…

Nazi Germany, one of the most literate nations in history, exterminated millions of European Jews. Why did this happen? For two generations the question has haunted the world's conscience. Now, in a series of experiments called the most morally significant in modern psychology, a Yale professor has a piece of the answer. (Editor)

In a companion article (EA 504 897), a Yale professor discussed his psychological experiments to find some of the reasons for Nazi Germany's extermination of millions of Jews. Comments on that article. (JF)

In every case, and regardless of subsequent application, all rules, morals, and laws are established by one segment of a given population for application primarily to another segment of that (or some other) population. Men do not make laws with the primary object of restraining themselves. Thus, morality is not always healthy. (Author/JF)

A right-wing group has succeeded in banning Edwin Fenton's social studies inquiry series after stormy debates between State textbook selection people and professional educators. (Author)

Discusses advantages and disadvantages of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests. (JF)

An Elizabethan scholar, exiled to academic Siberia, ruminates on the sociology of the community college. (Editors)

In the February '74 Kappan, Arthur Salz and Mortimer Smith argued Salz's case for a renewed effort by educators to put progressive education into practice, as an extension of the open classroom idea. Here Mr. Salz rebuts Mr. Smith, who, in turn, has a last word. (Editor)

Much career education material is now coming on the market. This is an early evaluation. Provides Title key words, grade levels, publishers, and descriptions. Ratings of teachers who would use the materials in classrooms. (Editor)

A pilot study using computer-assisted reporting techniques yielded positive responses from students and parents alike -- and found the costs moderate. (Editor)