Points out four ways in which American education has helped to modify educational programs in Iran: (1) American missionaries in Iran; (2) United States advisors in Iran; (3) ties between Iranian and American universities; and (4) Iranian students who have received their education in American colleges and universities. (Author)

Although significant research on child development has been undertaken in the Third World, Euro-American paradigmatic limitations have prevented policymakers from applying the knowledge gained to child development programs there. Several suggestions are made for altering the situation. (PS)