This paper focuses on the problems of comparative educational research in developing societies and suggests theories for a new cross-cultural typology for schools related to four modes of instruction: memorizing; training; intellect developing; and problem solving. For ease of comparison, the descriptions of the types are classified under the same…

As the second of a three-part comparative study on the administration of audiovisual services in advanced and developing countries, this UNESCO-funded report describes the common characteristics of the educational systems of the socialist countries and their educational media supply systems, including the organization, administration, and…

First in a series of World Bank pamphlets dealing with sectors to which the bank directs its developmental lending, this paper offers perspective on the characteristics, size, and philosophy of the Bank's lending program in education. The pamphlet, consisting of three major parts, first gives a brief view of trends in educational development,…

This work is a supplement to an earlier work entitled, "Progress of Education in the Asian Region: a Statistic Review", (ED 035 490) which contained statistical data up to 1967. This supplement presents statistical data up to 1969 for regional aggregates and up to 1970 for individual countries in some cases. As in the Review, the…

Economic education and research in Zaire should relate to the needs of a developing nation. Zairian authorities must devote financial and human resources to development research. For journal availability, see SO 506 378. (Author/DB)

Attempts to summarize the existing "state of the art" in the field of education and inequality in the less developed nations and to point to some promising lines of future research on social inequality. (Author/RK)

This article looks at the unemployment problem in Italy and examines the attunement of the educational system to the economy's manpower needs. The journal is available in English, French, and Spanish editions from the International Labour Office Publications, International Labour Office, CH-1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland. (Author/RM)

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)

Twelve books and articles are reviewed in this annotated bibliography on various aspects of higher education abroad. Included are reports of student access, government financial aid, adult education, education for workers, political influences, and administrator training. (LBH)

The role of the architect in the Arab world is discussed from the viewpoint of an Arab professional with some American training. The architect's potential for policy-making and generally influencing society is emphasized. (LBH)

This article presents an institutional analysis of the effects of educational expansion on (1) the development of democratic political systems in new nations and (2) popular participation in politics within democratic systems. (Author/JDH)

Individual students and scholars from developing or developed countries are entitled to have their personal achievements in education, research, and science evaluated according to identical standards. Only the development of systems of comparability in these fields will increase the level of mutual confidence and cooperation. (MSE)

In many African countries tests used as a selection examination for entrance to secondary and higher levels of education do not have content validity. The practices and problems of test development in Africa are discussed. The advantages of domain-referenced tests are examined. (RM)

The University of the West Indies is undergoing institutional change brought about by its seeking to adapt itself to the demands and varying needs of its several supporting governments. The university's historical background, the impact of political independence, and the restructuring of the university are discussed. (RM)

The great changes affecting higher education are not confined to industrialized countries, and the pressures are sometimes greater in the less developed nations. Educational cooperation and exchange between developing nations is as important as exchange with industrialized countries. (MSE)