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1. Vocational-Technical Education; A Prospectus for Change.

Author

Northeastern Univ., Boston, MA. Coll. of Education., Schaefer, Carl J., and Kaufman, Jacob J.

Abstract

To seek resolution of problems in providing education for youth and adults oriented toward the world of work, the Massachusetts Advisory Council on Education (MACE) undertook a study of vocational-technical education as a major project. This publication contains the major papers and prepared reactions to these papers, which were presented at a 42-member conference, and constitutes the basis for a report announced as ED 029 107. Major papers were: (1) "Vocational and Technical Education--Its Meaning" by C.J. Schaefer, (2) "The Development of Vocational Education in America: An Historical Overview" by V.P. Lannie, (3) "A Behavioral View of Vocational-Technical Education" by J.W. Altman, (4) "Sociological Perspectives and Vocational-Technical Education" by M.B. Sussman, (5)"Decisions for Vocational Education: An Economist's View" by M.J. Bowman, (6) "Manpower Analysis and Vocational Education: Problems and Perspectives" by I. Berg, (7) "Vocation, Education, and Guidance" by R.C. Hummel, (8) "Vocational Education: Is It More Than Education for a Vocation?" by B. Shimberg, (9) "The Social Context, Poverty, and Vocational Education" by R.A. Gibboney, (10) "But Readjust We Must--Teacher Education" by E.L. Minelli and T.M. Benton, and a concluding statement by J.J. Kaufman. (DM)

Published
1967

2. K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Guide.

Author

Reading Community Schools, OH.

Abstract

GRADES OR AGES: K-12. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into three sections, one each for elementary grades, middle grades, and high school. The first two sections are further subdivided by grade level and the last section is subdivided by course. Sections are laid out in four columns across two pages. Column headings are concepts, teaching methods and learning activities, resources, and evaluation. The guide is mimeographed and loose-leaf bound with a soft cover. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES: General objectives are outlined in an introductory section. Suggested activities are correlated with specific concepts and objectives. Activities include reading, discussion, map study, oral reports, independent projects, lectures by outside experts, and field trips. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Materials needed for an activity are listed with the activity description. Lists include both print and audiovisual materials. STUDENT ASSESSMENT: Suggestions for evaluation accompany each group of activities correlated with a concept--usually teacher observation in the lower grades and teacher-developed tests and research papers in the upper grades. (RT)

Published
1968

3. The social sciences press: Poland.

Author

Szczepanski, Jan

Subjects
SOCIAL sciences, ORGANIZATIONAL structure, SOCIOLOGY, ECONOMICS, PSYCHOLOGY
Abstract

The article comments on the development of the social sciences in Poland. The organization of periodicals is always linked with the structure of scientific institutions. This also holds true in Poland, and it is therefore useful to sketch the organization structure of the social sciences in order to understand the functioning of periodicals in scientific life. Polish scientific institutions are set up in several departments. The divisions among different institutions and organizational sections shape the character and functions of social science periodicals in Poland. The periodicals published by the universities and the Polish Academy of Sciences are of an academic character, i.e., they deal with theoretical studies, information on the advancement of science, methodological problems, etc. Periodicals issued by ministerial institutes which are subordinate to central institutions deal rather with practical problems, applied research in economics, sociology, psychology, social politics and the like. In turn the periodicals of scientific associations deal more with regional problems. This division is not entirely strict, for a number of periodicals devote part of their space to theoretical problems, a part to practical problems and a part to local matters.

Published
1967

4. Institutionalism and Contemporary Price Theory.

Author

Dow, Louis A.

Subjects
MICROECONOMICS, ECONOMICS, WRITING, METHODOLOGY, TECHNOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY
Abstract

This article presents information related to price theory. The purpose of this note is to present some tentative reflections on the "heretical" branch of economics referred to as "Institutional Economics." Scholar John S. Grambs has pointed out in his title volume, "Beyond Supply and Demand," there is currently no unanimity among the so-called institutionalists on methodology and psychological assumptions. In light of such confusion and inconsistencies it is necessary to state as explicitly as possible the variant of "institutionalism" with which this paper deals. Specifically, it deals with the institutional theory embodied in the writings of college teacher Clarence E. Ayres, which the author believes is institutionalism in the only true sense of that term. It might be better to refer to it is the "economics of technology," or the "economics of the life process," or the "theory of technological-institutional process." All of these phrases are accurate enough, but since they are also rather clumsy, the author has said that he will settle for the more informative phrase of "Ayresian institutionalism."

Published
1961
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