Generally concerned with how the schools can better educate the adolescent for adulthood, this paper briefly discusses the adolescent's need for work as a means of attaining adulthood, some promises and threats of technology, and effects of technological advances on society. Particular attention is given to four main effects having direct…

Presented in this document are two papers by the same author which deal with various aspects of the role of vocational-technical teachers as change agents. The first paper focuses on the cost-effectiveness of investments to train teachers to help students evaluate their environment critically from the standpoint of determining the changes that are…

Discusses the history of U.S. relations with Asian and Pacific nations. Notes that there have been many misconceptions and misunderstandings in the relationship with this region. Urges teachers to foster an attitude in their students that encourages a willingness to consider different points of view. (KO)