This paper surveys the literature on educational programmes in selected rural areas of the world. It reports present trends in organization, content and methodology. The focus is on the structure of formal education, its innovation and impact on the development of the rural areas. (SM)

This paper reviews some traditional classroom practices with their origins in Medieval educational systems, and contrasts this with the daily environment of the average student in North America today. Various supplementary multimedia techniques are discussed, particularly in relation to classroom and community use. (Author)

Discusses the importance of the good noninnovative'' high school in the educational system. (Author/DN)

Views the current upsurge of nontraditionalism as a reaction to the loss of individuality in political, social, economic, and even religious areas. Examines the flaws and dangers that lie hidden in a nontraditional movement, particularly in the field of education, and finds that flexibility and individualized learning are some of its positive…

Describes the trend toward comprehensive education in England and its effects on educational opportunity and on democratization of the educational system. (JF)

A Statements about Schools Inventory was used to assess the attitudes of teachers and students about the degree to which alternative and conventional high schools meet the needs in Maslow's hierarchy. Results showed that alternative school environments are more conducive to the satisfaction of basic human needs. (SK)

Presents and evaluates three possible futures of traditional universities in the face of the onslaught of budget-cutters and technophiles: (1) ultimate-digital-McLuhanism; (2) modest digital infusion; and (3) stalled revolution. It is concluded that--however refined and elegant the technological tools become--they must subordinate themselves to…

Today varied notions of good teaching are mired in fruitless, "cheesy" debates over traditional versus progressive philosophies. On the "Velveeta" side is John Locke, who viewed children as a "tabula rasa" (empty slate). On the brie side is Rousseau, who emphasized freeing the child as "noble savage." The…

Globalization and the revolution in technological communications are major forces of change in higher education. This environment, when coupled with the needs of adult learners and the rising costs of tuition at traditional colleges and universities, has stimulated the emergence of for-profit, degree-granting higher education in the United States.…

The school choice debate evokes compelling arguments by advocates and opponents alike. As the controversy continues, urban school districts are losing significant resources to charter schools. Districts seeking to compete in the race to reclaim dollars lost to the school choice battle should emulate the factors that have propelled parents to seek…

From a spiritualistic point of view, this discussion offers a vision of education for the 1980s focusing on the restoration of formal teaching and the revaluation of the school. Emphasis is given to exploration of relationships between personal autonomy, intelligence, teaching, learning, and an epistemologically based curriculum. It is argued that…

Children from open and traditional classrooms were matched for IQ, sex, age, grade and then administered reading and creativity tests. Results showed the high IQ, traditional students had high reading and creativity scores. (DEP)

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of the alternative school on high school students' attitude toward school, career expectations and aspirations. (Editor)

Not all mentally retarded children need special classes. However, school board members and superintendents should be aware of the districtwide implications of this trend to integrate certain handicapped children into the traditional classrooms. (Author/WM)