Education & Pedagogy

This report provides board policy samples and other resources on drug education and drug use. The intent in providing policy samples is to encourage thinking in policy terms and to provide working papers that can be edited, modified, or adapted to meet local requirements. The report discusses some of the dangers inherent in drug use and attendant to drug education programs that board policies could alleviate, and it offers some suggestions to aid boards in writing policies to cover these situations. (Author/JF)

Reviewed is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the education and training of professional specialists in the field of environmental health. Particular emphasis is given to the environmental engineer. Cooperation between WHO and Unesco in this field is stressed. The World Health Organization has evolved a comprehensive program designed to assist Member States in developing the types and numbers of personnel required in the field of environmental health. The goals of this program are included in this paper. (Author/MA)

Technical notes are presented from a study that examined the degree to which cooperative education is a viable educational and/or financial aid mechanism for institutions of higher education to adopt. This volume gives graphs and tabular data on cohort selection, construction of net benefit streams (including graduate earnings and student experience), and rate of return methodologies. (LBH)

A presentation by law students reviews litigation and legislation concerning the rights of handicapped children to appropriate education. Separate sections deal with the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Mills v. D.C. Board of Education suits. The implementation status of the Mills decision is discussed up to the appointment in 1975 of a Special Master to oversee implementation. The special education statute from Louisiana is reviewed and explained to be a model law for ensuring appropriate education. (CL)

The problems encountered in restructuring teacher education programs to train regular teachers in special education skills to meet the needs of mainstreamed students are examined. It is concluded that there is an overlap in content in education courses and that many of the subjects already required, such as psychology, prepare teachers to cope with the special child. If such subjects are stressed there is little need for radical curriculum changes. (JD)

This guide describes a model for training teachers in a multi-disciplinary, multi-process approach to environmental education. The model was developed and evaluated over a two-year period. The guide documents experience with the model and points out suggestions for building an inservice program in environmental education that makes use of resources found in a local community. The guide focuses mainly on teachers of grades 4, 5, and 6, but has relevance for teachers at all grade levels. (Author/RE)

This annotated bibliography cites approximately 500 research reports, theses and essays published in New Zealand on the subject of early childhood care and education. The entries have been grouped under 15 headings: child development, child language, early childhood education, ethnic studies, family life, handicapped children, infant behavior, media research, parent education, parent participation, parents, preschool teachers, programes, research, and training. An author index is provided for quick reference. (Author/SS)

This guide is designed to provide teachers with suggestions and assistance in equiping children as advocates of energy stewardship. It is divided into six discussion sections and one section dedicated to specific energy activities presented as curriculum guides for: (1) intermediate science, (2) high school science, (3) intermediate social studies, and (4) high school social studies. Discussion sections deal with energy education problems, energy education framework, energy saving, quick fix energy checklists, and Federal Energy Audits Grants. (Author/RE)

Collected within this booklet are examples of incidents involving interactions of a teacher with students, other teachers, administrators, and parent-community. Used in teacher education programs, these examples can provide pre-service teachers with a realistic view of what to expect in the classroom. Suggestions for use in pre-service teacher education and in-service teacher education are included. Guidelines for stimulating effective group interaction, either as small group discussion or role-playing activities, are listed. (CS)

Written to assist vocational-technical educators in clarifying and harmonizing basic terminology at international meetings, this English/French glossary of commonly used terms in vocational and technical education covers sixty-three terms which have been divided into seven major categories. These categories include fundamental terms and terms relating to vocational training, the structure of education, employment, levels of qualifications, guidance, and teaching and/or training staff. Concise definitions restricted to fundamental concepts are offered for each term in both English and French. (BM)

This insert to the Maryland State Board's regular newsletter, "Record," takes the place of an annual report. Its contents include an overview of higher education in the state, progress of the state plan, financing of higher education, equal educational opportunity efforts, accreditation, board responses to legislative recommendations in 1977, board policies adopted in that year, and agencies and committees responsible to the board. A statistical profile of higher education is presented in charts, graphs, and tables. (MSE)

The bulk of this report deals with the Office for Civil Rights enforcement of Title IX provisions and the implementation of those provisions within the Education Division of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The committee's recommendations focus on Title IX as it interrelates with federal education policy intent, enforcement by the Office for Civil Rights, implementation by programs in the Education Division, and legislation that could be developed to mainstream Title IX implementation. (Author/IRT)

The document contains the full text of the bill introduced by Mr. Mondale on Nov. 3, 1975, which was referred to the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. The act may be cited as the Women's Vocational Education Amendments of 1975. It presents several amendments to the Vocational Education Act of 1963 that will offer women more opportunities to participate in vocational education programs. (EC)

The purpose of the handbook is to provide basic guidelines and information for administrators and supervisors of comprehensive vocational education programs in the State of Tennessee. Emphasis is placed on duties, responsibilities, and functions performed by administrative and supervisory personnel. The handbook also includes: (1) suggested goals for local education agencies operating vocational education programs, (2) descriptions of various service areas and special programs in vocational education, and (3) a listing of reference sources for the administrator. (VA)

The recent history and an interpretation of legislation promoting sex equality in education--principally Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972--are presented. Examples of men and women, as a group, treated differently are cited in the areas of administrative positions, vocational education programs, physical education, and high school sports programs. A series of steps administrators can take to promote sex equality in public schools is followed by the Title IX provisions specifying five tasks that are to be completed by educational agencies receiving federal funds. (MLF)