Observations of U.S. and Japanese education and facility design are explained through instruments used to relate clients' values to building design. These include a survey of pedagogy, the curriculum audit, a behavior activity survey, a classroom evaluation, and a work-space audit. (MLF)

This document is a chapter in "The Principles and Practice of Educational Management," which aims to provide a systematic and analytical introduction to the study of educational management. The structure of the book reflects the main substantive areas of educational leadership and management, and most of the major themes are covered in…

This article offers guidelines for developing a national climate for creativity and invention. It recalls the post-Sputnik climate in the United States and notes evidence of Japan's increasing commitment to creativity. It recommends encouraging students to imagine themselves as inventors, providing early training in inventing skills, and…