A school of telephony, located at Central Carolina Technical Institute, will keep technicians up to date on developments in the telephone industry and train new employees. The cost of training is paid by the employer. Equipment is supplied by telephone companies and suppliers. (HH)

One teacher's use of a form of meditation accompanied by music in a beginning Spanish class is reported. The approach taken was inspired by the theoretical foundation of Lozanov's Suggestopedia along with a simple exercise called "holding post" adapted from Tai Chi Chuan, an ancient Chinese martial art. (two references) (LB)

Considers the underlying structural causes of the United States' economic difficulties and ways they can be addressed through state-level economic and human development policies and programs. Stresses the need for increased postsecondary education funding, increased flexibility, integration between educational access and quality, and federal…

This curriculum guide in working form for a semester-long three-credit course in family relationships is one of nine technical core courses in an associate degree consumer/family manager program. The study involves developing satisfying interpersonal relationships in family, and analyses factors contributing to effective relationships. The course…

Examines recent research evaluating collective bargaining in relation to the learning environment. Considers the impact of work stoppages on students; faculty attitudes toward institutions; differences between institutions with and without collective bargaining; governance issues; student influence; and educational quality. Concludes that…

This study sought to determine over-all growth patterns of employment in health related establishments, to project needs for 48 selected occupations through 1973, and to identify current job opportunities, training needs, and employment problems. With medical and health services growing so fast, federal agencies predict an average need of 10,000…

Based upon a theory of intelligence proposed by Alfred Binet, this paper describes a cognitive process approach to poetry instruction. After discussing the suitability of the study of poetry as a means of enhancing students' reading comprehension, the paper summarizes Binet's theory, which distinguishes four successive intellectual operations: (1)…

Warns that sound management theory and practice are in danger of becoming isolated from the academic process and care must be taken to include an informed and flexible concept of academic process with managerial skills. Relates management to the meaning of general education, commitment to academic standards, and delineation of institutional…

Offers eight questions and answers to help administrators quickly assess the computing services issues as it relates to their institution. Covers topics including computing services planning, computer skills incorporation in general education curricula, acquisition of software and hardware, computer centers, microcomputers, and personal advantages…

Examines the characteristics of good teachers, such as belief in the dignity of students; promotion of rigorous but attainable standards; use of teaching methods suited to their personalities; and enthusiasm. Stresses good scholarship and knowledge of new research as absolute ingredients for good teachers. (LAL)

Through a chronological review of the writings of Howard Y. McClusky, this paper examines the concept of the community council, an integrating agency which unites community resources and organizations for the provision of adult education. After introductory material discussing McClusky's pioneering work in the field of community education, the…

A nationwide survey was conducted of humanities and liberal arts instructors in spring 1983 to obtain information on instructors' age, ethnicity, degrees held, teaching experience, professional activities, goals, full-/part-time status, institutional support, and emphasis on various classroom activities. A comparison of survey results with…

Based on paper The Language Barrier in European Marketing Training'' presented at the Institution of Training Officers, Coventry, Great Britain. (DS)

Exercises are provided in a set of five workbooks designed to aid data processing students in building vocabulary and reading skills. Each workbook borrows from the data processing vocabulary to provide explanations and exercises for a sequential series of learning objectives. One workbook concentrates on developing the ability to determine word…

Reviews the work of the Commission on Undergraduate Education in the Biological Sciences (CUEBS) from 1964 to 1972. Suggests that now is the appropriate time to reassess their efforts, to build on their successes, and to use their experience to attack some of the continuing problems facing biology education. (21 references) (KR)