Discusses the role which universities have played in the promotion of secondary education through the conduct of examinations and the design of schools' curricula, and through the provision of academic leadership in Nigeria up to 1955 when the West African Examinations Council began to assume leadership in academic work and to take some initiative…

Little systematic research has been conducted concerning the effectiveness of off-campus educational programs. The project described here compared students in three categories: those studying abroad, those studying off-campus in the United States, and those who remained on their home campus. Suggests that a rethinking of existing programs is…

The socialization of girls in the secondary schools of England, West Germany, and East Germany provides an opportunity to compare the functionality of different curricular and structural arrangements in educational systems of technologically advanced nations. (Author)

Three sociological models or theoretical "templates" for the analysis of social order are outlined: (a) the order-consensus model, (b) the conflict model and (c) "interactionist" models. Discusses how each model can be applied to what is here called "educational redress." (Editor/RK)

This study, based on a survey of rural families in several provinces in Indonesia, is an attempt to search for variables, and combinations of variables, that predict the actual utilization of schooling by individual families. Suggests these useful predictors: family characteristics, family economic status, family orientation toward education.…

The seven subject matter reports of the IEA constitute a good example of a large scale international study that incorporates the three elements of comparison, cooperation and universality. Thus, a comparative study was performed through international cooperation and it yielded results of universal validity. (Editor)

Examines concepts of justice and rights as they relate to equal education. The author applies these concepts to practical issues such as the interests of the children to be educated, community interests, handicapped students, high achievers, low achievers, and varied curricula. (Author/DB)

Discusses the hidden curriculum of values and assumptions which equals the academic curriculum in importance because it forms attitudes which define the relationship between adults and children. Recommends a return to democratic traditions and values as the basis for educational improvement. (Author/DB)

Presents an historical review, from an English perspective, of the growth of public schooling in the United States since 1776. Topics discussed include progressivism, social influences, free school movements, pressures of immigration, the frontier, and community influences. (Author/DB)

Presents a summary overview of 20 school dropouts and their families, with emphasis on the features of family background. Topics discussed include environmental and social class influences, career aspirations, unemployment, and role expectations. (Author/DB)

Examines the challenge faced by Australian Universities and Colleges of Advanced Education following publication of the Report of the Committee on Open University to the Universities Commission in 1974. Considers existing external studies programs, the importance of independence as a learning "mode", an experiment in community education, and the…

Reports the development in the United States of national media courses, i.e., those using television, newspapers, radio or magazines as the essential means of instruction supplemented with additional readings and other studies. (Editor/RK)

Florida International University, a new upper level public university established in 1972, implemented a philosophical and programmatic objective of service to the community and fostering international understanding through the education of students. Its students are comprised of adult graduates of community colleges and older continuing education…

The Regents External Degree Program of the University of the State of New York offers college degrees to anyone who can qualify. Discusses its development, its content, how credit is determined, and its meaning for students and their on the job performance. (Editor/RK)

Discusses the role of dramatic art in British universities from 1880-1980. World War II is identified as the turning point when drama became an approved academic subject. Possible future trends of drama curricula are discussed. (Author/DB)