The postsocialist nations of Central and Eastern Europe lack entrepreneurial traditions and practical experience. One difficulty in adapting Western business experience is the need for a common language and understanding of ethical standards. (SK)

Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) are one of the major vehicles in the United States for providing training to child care providers. The quality of care children receive in child care settings is due, in large part, to the effectiveness of the training child care providers receive from CCR&Rs and other community…

This paper explores the concept of mutual adaptation in the process of information transfer for school improvement. The analysis is based on the experiences of technical assistance teams of the Documentation and Technical Assistance Project (Chicago, Illinois), which sought to link research and practice by helping schools to improve their problem…

Prepared to serve as a basis for comment by both employers and consultants who have worked on projects in developing countries, this paper describes the consulting process, conditions that warrant employment of consultants, the various alternatives for selection of consultants, common problems encountered by consultants and employers, the range of…

The appropriateness of the supervisory model used in consulting is considered. Consulting as an activity is a social relationship between the "consultant" (faculty staff) and the "consultee" (teacher). Often the consultant employs the same verbal strategies used by a teacher's supervisors. The difficulties this creates in the personal interaction…

Although international work may not be for everyone, there are many overseas opportunities for those who are willing to understand the requirements and make the necessary commitment. (JOW)

In this column, Linton discusses First Lady Laura Bush's remarks on the special issues faced by boys in contemporary America. Among other things, Linton talks about the Neglected and Delinquent Technical Assistance Center's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports approach addressing behavioral issues that block school performance and…

Two position papers on higher education in Massachusetts in the 1980s, which were prepared by the Alden Seminar for Higher Education, are presented. In addition, an overview of the Alden Seminar meeting (Boston, Massachusetts, October 1983), which examined proposals for a Higher Education Development Corporation, is included. In "Adjusting to…

Information about consulting projects and consultants is provided to help college administrators. It is noted that colleges are increasingly asking consultants for help with such diverse projects as database design, collection of new information, or the development of evaluative procedures. The stages of a successful consulting project and the…

Investigates the educational technologies that could and/or should be introduced into higher education in developing nations. Examines how educational technologies--affected by engineering, industry, and educational personnel--could be used to attain certain objectives. Suggests change approaches and indicates research avenues needed. (TRS)

This article pinpoints eight specific areas where tutors of adult beginning readers need support. It describes the background related to each need or concern, clarifies these needs and concerns, and identifies related potential solutions. The eight areas include tutor isolation, leadership, matching tutor and learner, social network, and lack of…

The article addresses questions about the significance of international academic ties between public universities and developing countries from the standpoint of ethical practices and needs of each entity. The authors propose a series of emphases and a set of guidelines to stimulate carefully planned involvement of state universities in technical…

Examines contradictions between the view of planning embodied in the educational programs of developed nations and the actual needs of developing countries. Considered are some processes by which self-help and indigenous, as opposed to imported, planning education can be encouraged. (Author/WB)

To set the stage for this theme issue on aid and education in the Third World and on the World Bank's most recent (April 1980) Education Sector Policy Paper, the author presents a brief overview of aid to education and an agenda of major problems which are currently debated. (Author/SJL)

Describes the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), a private, non-profit, non-affiliated organization in Washington, DC (with a satellite division in Sarasota, Florida). CAL conducts a wide range of activities, including research, teacher education, analysis and dissemination of information, design and development of instructional materials,…