Criticism and controversy concerning the validity of Western models of development is leading the world of education to a comprehensive review of its aims and functions. The forthcoming UNESCO publication, A Critical Look at Development: Some Young People's Views,'' is cited as a reference to stimulate discussion of today's education models. (SM)

This paper surveys the literature on educational programmes in selected rural areas of the world. It reports present trends in organization, content and methodology. The focus is on the structure of formal education, its innovation and impact on the development of the rural areas. (SM)

Technical education in India is discussed and recommendations for changes in curricula of technical courses are offered. The author identifies the need to update curriculum content, provide teacher orientation, set standards in accordance with behavioral objectives, develop materials, and reform the examination system. (Author/DB)

A model for education for development in developing countries is proposed. The author reviews problems of education for rural development. Emphasized is the necessity of internal change in efforts to reconcile the objectives and forms of rural development with the pressures of demographic trends and possible rates of general economics. (SM)

Alternatives to the capitalistic Western model of develoment are suggested. Three problems afflicting Western society--alienation, resource exploitation, and eviornmental stability--are discussed and a model which advocates both political and technological change is proposed. (SM)