The ways in which Canada has been encouraging bilingualism through the higher education system is viewed both from the perspective of second-language instruction itself and more general education in a second-language medium. The rise in support for bilingualism in Canada as a whole is considered. Changes are recommended. (MSE)

The emphasis of Japanese business education is different from that of the United States because of differing responsibilities of male and female office workers, and less paperwork. (LRA)

Focuses on how various literacy narratives portray passages between language worlds. Considers how such passages are relevant to a writing pedagogy. Stresses the relationship between such literacy passages is useful in basic writing contexts. Analyzes two essays written by one student who portrays such a literacy passage. (HB)

If education is meant to change students' attitudes and actions, good teaching must be defined to achieve this goal and to improve instruction. Evaluation allows the teacher to identify his goals with those of the institution and to know the status of his skills, attitudes, and knowledge in relation to it. Sound evaluation makes goal achievement…

Argues that staff development should be integrated with organizational development in order to effect lasting change. Feels that staff development programs that focus only on ability as a determinant of performance, that target only the individual, and that ignore the internal climate and external environment of the institution cannot succeed.…

Presents ways to improve communication with the purchasing office: summarizing procedures of purchasing in a brochure for the whole university; update bidder lists; buy from sources as close to the university as possible; and look for substitute products at all times. (Author/PG)

This guide describes the requirements for courses in computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) that are part of engineering technology programs conducted in vocational-technical schools in Georgia. The guide is organized in five sections. The first section provides a rationale for occupations in design and in production,…

Text, illustrations, and exercises are utilized in this set of seven learning modules designed to instruct diabetes patients in health care practices necessary for the control of their illness. The first module, by Barbara J. Cross, describes materials and procedures used in testing the urine for sugar and acetone. The second module, by Ruth…

Provides the insights of Dr. John Red Horse regarding Native American tribal control over research conducted in Indian communities, the role and approaches of non-Indian academic scholarship regarding Native Americans, and changes in research methodology brought about by Native American researchers focusing on immediate needs of the community.…

The second interim report covers the time period from July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975, phase two of the project. The document consists of four separate reports: a report summary, reports of the two demonstration centers, and a third party evaluation by Educational Management Services, Inc. The 13-page summary describes the overall project. A 39-page…

Describes the dynamics of problem solving through spoken discourse in one-to-one tutoring of second-language writing in order to determine whether these processes vary with either instructional approach or language used. Tutors' and students' cooperative efforts to solve problems in the students' draft compositions focused primarily on local…

Presents 10 concrete strategies for retaining faculty lines, strategies that respond to the new economic realities shaping institutions and at the same time preserve the vital heart of the academy. (RS)

Remarks directed, largely, to Annis Pratt's The New Feminist Criticism" which appears on pp. 872-78 of this issue; a version of a paper presented at Workshop on Feminist Literature and Feminine Consciousness at annual convention of Modern Language Association of America (New York, December 27, 1970). (Editor)

This report is for use by nurse educators concerned with curriculum development and by nursing service personnel wishing to provide quality care. Eight diploma schools and eight associate-degree programs were chosen to participate in the project as testing centers for the methods and materials. Content and learning experiences in…