The author looks at the interdisciplinary approach to elementary and secondary curricula in Russia. Topics discussed include integration and coordination, the content of subjects and the links between them, ways of achieving interdisciplinarity, and the general pattern of links between subjects. (Author/RM)

A general description of educational development, innovation, and problems in Arab countries is provided. (DE)

The theoretical foundations of Soviet teacher education are described. (DE)

The restructuring of the Czechoslovakian educational system based on the 'parallel-progressive' method of instruction is described. Under this method the student proceeds from more general and complex considerations to specific or partial concepts. (DE)

Educational gains made by Cuban women since the revolution are described. (DE)

A description of educational environment, curriculum, and scientific training of students in Siberia is provided. (DE)

Urgent societal needs in Asia require a wider concept of learning and a wider role for the teacher, parents, peers, community, and mass media. (Author/DE)

Describes African educational problems in colonial and post colonial periods, with emphasis on Senegal. Examples of inter-African cooperation are given, details of the Senegalese post colonial educational effort are presented, and the problem of national languages and education is discussed. (Author/DB)

The great changes in the educational level and opportunities for Soviet women since the revolution are described. (DE)

The author suggests extending the school year. School children would be divided into two groups and attend school every other day. (DE)

African teachers should shift away from the present preoccupation with Western education in favor of an emphasis on current African socioeconomic and cultural issues. (Author/DE)

Elementary, secondary, and adult education programs for nomadic tribes in Iran are described. (DE)

This article examines educational change in China caused by the cultural revolution and discusses its new educational policy and practice. (Author/RM)

This article talks about emphasizing how the educational system has adapted to serve those living in rural areas. (Author/RM)

A French program to educate young television viewers and its results are discussed. The program increased the children's critical judgment about television and found that they became more independent in their attitudes toward television as they grew older. (IS)