Considers employment policy and labor relations in three Japanese manufacturing plants in northeast England. Includes background information regarding their decision to locate there. (JOW)

The British construction industry has one of the best-run training boards in that country, encompassing 70,000 establishments and maintaining working relationships with some 200 associations, federations and trade unions. This guide, prepared for all those concerned with training and education in the construction industry, contains (1) The…

Presented are reviews of five films, filmstrips, and film loops related to teaching chemistry. (RH)

Describes a company established to stimulate the interest of sixth formers in industrial scientific fields and the chemical industry. Interest can be generated by letting the students be concerned with the decision making and problem solving normally encountered in industry. (DF)

This study explores the extent and nature of the use of materials supplied by industries to teachers of economics and business studies. Northamptonshire, England teachers were interviewed, while teachers in other school districts in England and Wales completed questionnaires. This report examines: (1) types and formats of materials; (2) classroom…

Reviews current applications of geographic information systems (GIS) and suggests that industry can use such systems to aid in decision making. The discussion covers factors that will influence future use of GIS, potential uses of GIS in the private sector, and the need to develop an integrated GIS. (CLB)

Introduces a five-part program involving industry and technology cooperation in science education, including the curriculum-focused multi-site tour, general tours, teacher tours, and open days. (YDS)

Includes "Introduction"; "Impact of Research on Manufacturing SMEs"; "Technology Acquisition and the Changing Face of Manufacturing Industry"; "Enabling Continuous Improvement of New Product Development Processes"; "Innovation and SMEs"; "A Decision Support System for the Initiation of…

Reviews problems related to inadequate mathematics background of high school graduates who take jobs in industry. Two possible solutions are assignment of industrial-problems projects to students while they are in school, and brief visits by teachers to industrial settings so they can see the applied needs for mathematics education. (AV)

Argues that children may have difficulty in learning to read because the print in their books is designed to be looked at rather than read, or because theories about a need for uniformity and simplicity result in letter shapes that are hard to distinguish or to remember. (RS)

Outlines the restrictions on videotaping television for educational purposes in England, which arise from the complexity and number of copyrights involved. Discusses possible changes in the law to allow videorecordings without permission but subject to a payment of a fee to be used to recompense copyright owners. (JMF)