Finnish Broadcasting Company program offerings in foreign languages and other are briefly reviewed, followed by expected trends in educational broadcasting programs. (LY)

Discussed in brief is the popularity of wall posters as a supplement to educational radio broadcasts in Kenya. Reproductions of several posters are included. (LS)

The president of National Public Radio describes the goals of this newly formed organization. (AA)

This article describes one of the first developments and deployment of radio for distance learning and education in Canada, beginning in the early 1920s. Anticipating a recent initiative of public-private partnerships, the impetus, infrastructure, and initial programs were provided by a large corporation. Description of the system, its purpose,…

As today's society places more and more emphasis on preventive mental health, the use of counselors and psychologists as consultants on the radio is a viable alternative form of public education. The radio can be used to educate and inform the public about psychological issues. In 1982, a local radio station in Edmonton, Alberta aired the first…

A description of educational radio on the Canary Islands. (HB)

The impact of instructional television on instructional radio and the role of radio broadcasting in primary-school instruction is discussed. (Author)

A general discussion of the past and future developments of Italian radio in its cultural tasks. (HB)

THIS PAPER DESCRIBES "SPEAKERPHONE AMATEUR RADIO TRANSMISSION," OR RADIO CONTACT BY TELEPHONE PATCH, BETWEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NEW YORK AND ECUADOR. (LH)

The Board of Directors of National Educational Radio (NER) established a Task Force to study how radio might best be utilized for instruction in the years ahead. After ten months of study the Task Force presented its recommendations. Among these were that radio should be considered as a means of solving pressing educational problems in a cost…

This speech suggests that public radio stations should examine and use the techniques employed by commercial stations to increase their listening audience--creative promotion based on community involvement and participation. Some examples are included. (SC)

Three phases of pupil involvement with school radio are considered: (1) pre-listening preparatory phase, (2) listening phase, and (3) post-listening. The importance of the teachers role in creating an atmosphere conducive to children's enjoyment of school radio is stressed. (Author/STS)

Rural Australian children receive their lessons by two-way radio, audiovisual aids, and correspondence work. (STS)

Discusses IBA (Independent Broadcasting Authority) television programing and reports on a new radio course for adults from the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) in Great Britain. (ER)