Educators involved in the improvement of science instruction need to explore how science education could better align with the needs and interests of specific communities, especially in areas of Central America where local knowledge has been expunged from schools. In this paper, I draw upon Culturally Sustaining and Revitalizing Pedagogies to…

Rural schools make up a considerable portion of Oklahoma's public education system. These schools are an integral part of community life for many rural towns. They are also a critical part of Oklahoma's economy, responsible for training the next generation of thinkers, workers, builders, and leaders. Unfortunately, data suggest that many of…

The Skills for a Changing World project presents evidence of a movement of education systems globally toward a more explicit focus on a broad range of skills that our 21st century society needs and demands. This movement can be seen in the vision and mission statements of education systems as well as through their curricula. Although clearly…

The world is facing a shortage of clean drinking water. Current predictions, due to growing population, urbanization, and climate change estimate access to clean water to be further challenged in the coming years. Research has indicated that point of use (POU) technologies are likely to be the most efficient at delivering clean water (water…

Due to the increasing number of children and youth dropping out of school, the Malawi government came up with a strategy to address their learning needs through non-formal means in its Education for All (EFA) plan. This resulted in the introduction of a three-year cycle pilot programme known as Complementary Basic Education (CBE). Funded by GTZ, a…

Information from (1) questionnaires completed by present and former students, parents, educators, and business men, (2) government agency reports, (3) school records, and (4) agricultural employer surveys in 24 geographic areas which included all the counties (1) determined the need for additional occupational training, (2) identified major…

The purpose of this study was to provide an adequate base of knowledge for the development of a local three-year master plan for staff development for education personnel. The plan should reflect specific needs identified through organized self-study and analysis by professional staff, students, and parents. The following opinion surveys and needs…

Reports an interview survey of 200 community leaders in Louisiana regarding the general quality of life, government, economy, human development, and physical facilities. Special attention is given to implications for extension programing. (JT)

This instrument was developed to assist educational leaders in the collection of data relating to the attitudes of their publics on vital social and educational concerns. It classifies the concerns under: social problems, school program, teachers and instruction, administration, students, and index of attitude toward change. It provides for…

A CONCISE DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OF JUNIOR COLLEGES WAS DEVELOPED, AND THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS WERE INVESTIGATED. THE STUDY WAS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS--(1) OF WHAT DOES A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM CONSIST, (2) HOW COMPREHENSIVE…

Two problem identification surveys conducted to support Extension Community and Resource Development programs in South Carolina's rural Williamsburg County focused on some implications for citizen involvement in public decision making, specifically in rural community development. A 1975 survey of 41 leaders and 1976 citizen survey of 214 rural…

This reprinted 1986 article describes the variation that takes place from country to country in attitudes toward special education for gifted children. Causes of variations appear to be the degree of perceived national need for intellectual resources and the degree of liberal versus conservative political forces present in the society. (VW)

In spring 1984, a survey was conducted in the Saddleback Community College District (SCCD) to assess the surrounding community's familiarity with Saddleback College and its programs, and to establish a database to assist in educational planning. A telephone survey was used to determine the opinions of 502 adults living in central and southern…

The purpose of this needs assessment study was to determine the public's perception of educational needs in 4 Tennessee county school systems. A task force composed of personnel from the 4 counties, representatives of the Clinch-Powell Educational Cooperative, and a representative of the University of Tennessee developed and administered 2 survey…