The purpose of this study was to investigate the representation of other cultures in award-winning picture books from the United States, Australia, and Great Britain between 1960 and 2009. Not only was the cultural content of children's literature over the past fifty years investigated, but the protocol created to evaluate the books was a newly…

A summarization of a survey of educational trends in British Industry finds programed instruction and educational technology have become more closely allied. Programed instruction seems to be growing gradually, especially in apprentice training. Entire courses of programed instruction still seem to be rare. (DS)

Organizations which supply visual aids in special fields in Great Britain are listed, with addresses and descriptions of available materials. (LS)

The Engineering Industry Training Board has produced training modules for the engineering industry; large-scale utilization of the pre-packaged materials in positive training programs has not resulted. Only about 5 percent of engineering companies have attempted a new form of training. (JK)

A discussion of the basic application of copyright law to educational uses of media. (HB)

A list of materials useful in making audiovisual and non-projected aids. Includes manufacturers' addresses. (Author/LS)

THIS CATALOG PREPARED BY THE BRITISH COUNCIL CONTAINS INFORMATION ON TAPES, PHONOGRAPH RECORDS, FILMS, AND PROGRAMED MATERIALS CONCERNED WITH THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE. BRITISH PUBLISHERS ARE COVERED "AS COMPREHENSIVELY AS POSSIBLE" AND MATERIALS PUBLISHED IN WESTERN EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES HAVE ALSO BEEN…

Alphabetical lists of useful books on audiovisual topics, arranged by broad subject areas. (LS)

Directory of British manufacturers and distributors of storage systems for audiovisual materials. (LS)

Reports on a study of 129 secondary students' cognitive style as related to instructional effectiveness. Finds that graphic and pictorial information improves fact retention. Recommends that teachers and teacher trainers should be aware of students' learning styles and attempt to meet their needs. (CFR)

A discussion of how British teachers give input to instructional materials in order to meet local or individual needs. (HB)

User Specifications (USPECs) are described for audiovisual systems, equipment, and materials. (LS)

Describes the Health Education Council's plan for providing information to teachers on suitable teaching aids in health education. (AA)

Eleven practical microbiology books intended or recommended for schools have been evaluated for safety. A number of the texts are unsatisfactory and suggest techniques and, or organisms which are potentially dangerous. (Author)

A summary of the relevant provisions of the British copyright law, a review of the main difficulties faced by education in general and resource centers in particular in the use of copyright material and an account of the work of the Council for Technology in seeking solutions to the problems is given. (Author)