Since the mid 1960s, the Philippine government has developed non-profit self-help schools including barrio high schools and community colleges in poor rural areas. The innovations have helped to equalize educational opportunity and to provide education relevant to individual economic and social needs. (Author/AV)

Former students (N=41) of the Texas Tech University outreach training program for rural teachers of visually handicapped children were surveyed. Most trainees were between the ages of 25 and 35, were motivated to improve their skills, had at least two previous teaching certificates, and have remained in the region where they were trained.…

An outline is proposed for a tertiary course in rural studies for professionals such as teachers, nurses, and social workers that would better prepare them for rural service. The course could be an elective in general studies or give credit toward professional certification. Key components for effective rural preparation of professionals should be…

Contrasts and compares historical research on rural and Native American education and regional novels ("To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Laughing Boy") in order to demonstrate the importance of diversity in the concept of rurality. Suggests regional novels are an important component in the study of rural education. (AH)

An inquiry into the state of adult education in Latin America revealed great interest and a wide variety of programs seeking to reduce adult illiteracy. Significant problems in developing and implementing programs are the linguistic pluralism of the countries involved, and a variety of educational philosophies. (MSE)

To what extent is it possible to produce materials centrally that meet the nonformal learning needs of distant communities, and how might local community groups use them? Experiences in Great Britain, Canada, Colombia, and rural education programs worldwide provide some insight. (Author/MSE)

Founded by Ursuline nuns in 1971, Chatfield College (Brown County, Ohio) is an independent 3-year college that teaches life skills via a liberal arts education to local rural residents. The college currently provides personal and academic support leading to an associate degree to 131 students, primarily disadvantaged and nontraditional students.…

Discusses multiracial issues in Fiji's educational system since its independence from Great Britain. Racial issues have caused disparity and controversy. States two major factors: (1) rural Fijian migrants have difficulties completing secondary up to Form 6; and (2) the 1987 Form 7 expansion of secondary school curriculum changed university entry…

A consortium of four Alabama universities was formed to prepare educational interpreters to serve deaf and hard-of-hearing students in inclusive rural settings and to work in multicultural environments. The proposed Specialty in Educational Interpreting program would offer some courses via the interactive intercampus television system. Contains 18…

Among 22 teacher educators of adapted physical education, 10 reported that their institutions offered a degree program in adapted physical education; 4 of these required practical training in rural districts. Eighteen institutions required an undergraduate course in adapted physical education; 12 of these courses contained a rural-oriented…

As a viable supplement to traditional campus based personnel preparation programs, university outreach training programs can help meet personnel needs for orientation and mobility specialists serving visually impaired children in rural areas. (DB)

Discusses teacher education methods that assist rural preservice teachers to develop competencies relevant to behavior disorders when classroom observation is impossible. Describes the use of case studies, role playing, computer simulations, videotapes, and learning packets. Contains 18 references. (SV)

Finds that, among 40 teachers enrolled in a special education methods course, there were no differences in learning performance between on-campus students and distance learners reached by two-way interactive television, but the remote group gave lower course evaluations, particularly in the area of provision of feedback. (SV)

Presents case studies of school-community partnerships in rural schools in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, and York, Nebraska. Explores community characteristics that support or block school-community development alliances. Found effective leadership and the small size of the community to be two supportive characteristics. (KS)

Describes Project NETWORC, a three-year Nevada program that uses an audio teleconferencing system to provide early childhood special education courses from the University of Nevada-Reno to preservice students and professionals in rural areas. Discusses educational objectives, telecourse content and technical components, student population, and…