Describes a strategy for teaching social theory through video which was used in a pilot study of undergraduate sociology majors at Duquesne University (Iowa). Includes the films chosen and the techniques used in analysis. Several theoretical themes addressed in the films are presented. Concludes by discussing evaluative procedures. (Author/BSR)

Three architectural firms propose possible solutions to the problem of integrating daylight and artificial light in a library/media center. Illustrations are provided. (DCS)

Research shows that films can be effective in engaging the interest of students in an appealing manner. States that, with the growth of video cassettes, feature films should become an economical and more widely employed teaching medium. Suggestions for using films in education are given and sociologically relevant films in 39 categories are…

Despite the development of a common mathematics course, and the raising of the school leaving age, Scotland's mathematics curriculum is still designed for specialization. A general education perspective suggests that the curriculum should enable students to relate mathematics to everyday life (f=fiche number). (Author/CP)

Comparisons of four videodisc systems are given, and then compared with videotapes. Education projects using videodiscs are noted, and problems of using videodiscs in education are noted. It is believed that videodiscs, especially when operated by a microcomputer, will open new aspects of computer-assisted instruction. (MNS)

Developing computer-assisted instruction courseware in which a microcomputer interfaces with videotape recordings is discussed. A sample sequence is listed. (MNS)

In a case study of the implementation of the Schools Council Integrated Science Project in one English school, it is hypothesized that pupil attitudes toward a curricular innovation greatly influence its success. (BW)

To explore the hypothesized dimensionality of teachers' attitudes toward educational innovations, nine rating scales were validated to measure general change-related values; innovation-specific attitudes and behavioral orientation; adoption of innovations; attitudinal commitment to adopted innovations; and ongoing participation in change-related…

A rating scale operationalized a model for the adoption and implementation of educational innovation. Phases were designated: creating a climate for change; analyzing antecedent conditions; generating alternatives; initiating change adoption; implementing change; and evaluating change outcomes. Principals' decision-making behavior was the best…

A survey of science and English teachers in 10 Scottish secondary schools indicated a complex relationship between a teacher's identity as a subject expert, subject department boundaries, and authority relationships. Teachers felt they had little influence on general school policies. (f=fiche numbers). (CP)