Divided into two areas of emphasis, this paper explores the potential of non-formal education in developing countries and non-formal education as it relates to the Dominican Republic. The first section presents background material on non-formal education and discusses types of programs being applied in a number of countries throughout the world.…

This monograph provides an interpretation of the work and ideas of Paulo Freire and describes an attempt to use his methods in a preliminary trial of a small scale nutrition program in four villages in Maranhao State, Northeast Brazil. The introductory chapter indicates the seriousness of the nutritional problems of the rural poor as well as the…

Issues clarification, skills and techniques, and methods and strategy in Extension public policy education were the themes of the conference. The first keynote speaker, R.J. Hildreth, justified public policy education by home economist and community resource development educators. The second keynote speaker, J.B. Wyckoff, described the function of…

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS WERE DEVELOPED FOR STUDENT GROUPS WITH VARYING PATTERNS FOR TEMPERAMENTAL READINESS AND ORIENTATION IN LEARNING TO HELP THE ELEMENTARY OR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ESTABLISH MORE MANAGEABLE AND PRODUCTIVE CLASSES, SATISFY HIS DESIRE TO HELP CERTAIN STUDENTS, AND HELP HIMSELF AT THE SAME TIME. THESE INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS…

THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY WAS TO DISCOVER IF THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF STUDENT TEACHERS, WHO HAD SEEN DOCUMENTARY FILMS OF CERTAIN TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING IN THEIR UNDERGRADUATE METHODS COURSES, WOULD CARRY OVER AND COULD BE MEASURED IN THEIR FIRST YEAR OF TEACHING. EXPERIMENTAL METHODS COURSES WERE TAUGHT FOR SECONDARY LEVEL COURSES IN ENGLISH,…

The traditional discipline of foreign language teaching is ineffective and in trouble and should be replaced with a new, broader field. The new discipline should lay emphasis on the following: (1) awareness of cultural and linguistic diversity in the United States and Canada as well as abroad, (2) meeting the needs of students from all areas of…

Written in both Spanish and English, this document details each of the nine Articles of the Loan Agreement for Rural Primary Education made between the U.S. and Guatemala through the Agency for International Development (AID) in 1975. The Articles address the following: the loan; terms of repayment, interest, and payment procedures; conditions…

A partially annotated bibliography of literature dealing with folk schools throughout the world has been arranged under the following heading: (1) philosophical and historical material; (2) folk schools in social movements; (3) area and developmental studies; (4) methods and materials; and (5) related materials on popular education, social…

Considered in the paper are past and current developments in the education of gifted and talented students in the United States. Discussed are the following aspects: identification (including specific evaluations of giftedness, and distinctions between creativity and I.Q.); programing methods and approaches (such as creative problem solving…

This paper introduces a note of caution about oversubscribing to rational game theory models of analysis at the expense of humanistic inquiry. Although game theory provides a useful tool for the explanation of rational alternatives in given social situations, it should not replace humanistic inquiry. "Good" decision-making in game theory usually…

This paper presents basic principles of parent-teacher cooperation in both home-based and school-based programs. It is suggested that interest in parent-teacher involvement has grown as a result of several other developments: a growing national interest in child development and preschool education; a change in attitude toward the value of…

Major problems with resource room programs for children with learning disabilities are discussed, and an alternative approach, the teacher-consultant model, is described. Sections provide information on the following program components: staff selection, staff training, consultant services, and program evaluation. Listed among the changes resulting…

The Western Alabama Cooperative Project attempted to develop better self-concepts, communication skills, classroom management techniques, and knowledge of multi-racial educational methods and materials among teachers and educators; the intent was to facilitate school desegregation. The program consisted of lectures and discussion groups. The…

A collection of monographs concerning learning disabilities is presented. Subjects include a high school learning disabilities program, English curriculum development, evaluation philosophy, a traditional program, teacher created learning exercises, reading disability, student discussion, and language development. Discussions also concern…

The primary purpose of this study was to determine if an Outward Bound experience was more effective in reducing further delinquent behavior in adjudicated delinquent adolescent boys than a traditional training school experience. One hundred and twenty adolescent delinquent boys were the subjects (60 boys selected from a reception center group and…