THIS PROJECT WAS AN ASSESSMENT OF 74 INSTITUTES OFFERED IN 1965-66, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE NDEA, FOR 3,149 EDUCATIONAL MEDIA SPECIALISTS. THE PROJECT'S MAJOR CONCERNS WERE (1) HOW DOES ATTENDANCE AT AN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA SPECIALIST INSTITUTE CHANGE PARTICIPANTS, (2) IN WHAT WAYS DO THESE INSTITUTES INFLUENCE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE…

A SERIES OF ARTICLES FEATURES THE EDUCATION OF THE CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED IN URBAN AREAS. SUBJECTS RANGE FROM CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL ISSUES INVOLVED (IDENTIFICATION OF THE DISADVANTAGED, DE FACTO SEGREGATION, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INVOLVEMENT OF THE FAMILY), TO SPECIFIC PROBLEMS FACING THE INNER-CITY TEACHER AND A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF A…

THREE DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO INSERVICE EDUCATION WERE DESCRIBED THAT HAD BEEN DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL TRAINING IN GROUP SESSIONS. EACH APPROACH INCLUDED A CAREFULLY PLANNED SEQUENCE OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO BE PRESENTED WITHIN THE ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT OF THE PERSON'S WORK. SUMMER COURSES AND SUMMER WORKSHOPS WERE NOT INCLUDED…

Research on individualized instruction for the gifted is reviewed, and several instructional models or techniques which may have potential for allowing teachers to individualize instruction for the gifted or all students are considered. Support is offered for the accelerated class model. Among the educational methods reviewed are internships,…

The papers include discussions on: (1) training techniques for safety administrators; (2) materials and services from the National Safety Council; (3) fire safety measures; (4) high-rise buildings; (5) the role of the industrial hygienist in environmental health and safety; (6) chemical waste disposal facilities; (7) a chemistry department safety…

In looking forward to a system of permanent education, there is a need for a definition of objectives which would determine the structures, content, and methods of education. The formal educational system would have four functions: occupational training; providing basic education; teaching how to take advantage of out-of-school possibilities; and…

The relationship between phonics and linguistics is considered. Certain observations concerning each are offered by the author. Phonics generalizations from reading experts and from linguists are presented. It is noted that the linguists offer critical observations of phonics instruction mainly because so much confusion is present in the…

The chapters by various specialists presenting information on the aurally handicapped child and his clinical and educational management are divided into three sections. The brief introductory section presents an overview of the work to follow, defines the hard of hearing child, describes his prevalence, and traces the locus of educational programs…

The innovative educational techniques of discovery and inquiry learning and their relevance to the education of academically gifted children are discussed. Following discussion of various definitions of discovery and inquiry, the two terms are dealt with synonomously to avoid confusion. Brief historical background information is given on the…

The author examines the educational influence of the "grand tour" and local travel for the landed classes of eighteenth century England. This journal is available from Carfax Publishing Company, Haddon House, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxford OX98JZ, England. (DE)

A lecture on experiential learning is an example of one type of educational incongruity (method and content are incongruent); another type is incongruence between method and learners' expectations. Such incongruity can minimize learning. A two-page checklist provides trainers with potential incongruities, their possible consequences, and available…

An interview with B. Slingerland, an educator with over 50 years experience with specific language disabled students, traces her early work in the field, and reviews her theories about teaching language disabled children, including her emphasis on intrinsic motivation rather than behavior modification and her reluctance to receive government…

It was concluded that placement of tri-weekly training sessions is not critical with respect to enhancement of aerobic capacity in college-age males. (MJB)

A professional involved in behavior modification with handicapped children cites some of his experiences to point out the dangers of misuse of the system. (Author/CL)

The ecological approach to special education is discussed in the context of earlier behavioral approaches, Project Re-ED (reeducation of emotionally disturbed children), and the Person-Environment Fit concept (which examines how well the person and self concept match up with environmental expectations). (DB)