Education & Pedagogy

Defines critical literature, offering a theoretical rationale for its contribution to social education and enhancement of self-awareness. Provides specific examples of critical literature for social education, suggesting possible uses across developmental and experiential levels and exploring the need to use critical literature wisely. Discusses the implications for educational practice. (SM)

Examines developments aimed at transforming preservice teacher education in France since the early 1990s, noting the inadequacy of the existing training provision; discussing three key objectives (to train more, to train better, and to promote teacher professionalism); and contextualizing the discussion in relation to the new reforms for teacher education proposed by the Minister of Education. (SM)

This 1949 paper considers the evaluation of health education outcomes. It describes the nature of health education, discusses whether it is possible to measure all health education outcomes, then examines how to evaluate student health habits and skills, health attitudes, and health knowledge. It concludes that it is important to evaluate health education outcomes. Selected test sources are presented. (SM)

Reviews two books on white identity in multicultural education, examining trends toward linking white race consciousness to effective multicultural pedagogy (which multicultural proponents either embrace or ignore) and discussing whether this discourse advances the field. Suggests that if these texts are designed for preparing white teachers for diverse students, they do not move multicultural education beyond hope and advocacy. (SM)

This article considers reasons for the gap between research and practice in special education including the unique separation of the research and practice communities in special and general education, the limited relevance of educational research, the failure to articulate manageable research-validated interventions, and the weak opportunities for professional development. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)

Examines adult-education policy in Latin America during 1990s, focusing on reasons behind its marginalization. Identifies six related factors why 1990s education policy agenda ("Education for All") did not result in increased attention to adult education in Latin America. Analyzes recent developments, internationally and regionally, and discusses implication for adult-education programs. (Contains 40 references.) (KSB)

Reviews changes introduced to Australian public education over the past decade, comparing them against the "free, compulsory, and secular" education acts implemented in every Australian colony during the late 19th century. The principles and social values underlying the establishment of public education have been significantly eroded. (Contains 42 references.) (MLH)

The Council of Europe's lifelong learning project affirmed the role of higher education in promoting social cohesion and equal access to lifelong learning opportunities. The need to change formal structures to accommodate nontraditional methods was recognized. The impact of information/communications technologies on educational processes and access was investigated. (Contains 18 references.) (SK)

This article describes changes taking place in Israeli special education. It discusses the goals of special education, diagnosis and placement, special education procedures, criticism of the special education law, and the current status of special education in Israel. The movement towards increased inclusion is highlighted. (Contains 7 references.) (CR)

Asserting that liberal education is at risk in Canadian universities, attempts to explain why such policy shifts are occurring; points to the continuing cultural, social, and intellectual value of liberal education; and, drawing from recent census data, demonstrates that liberal education produces generally positive economic benefits to the individual graduate. (EV)

Music education can meet the employment-related goals of Australia's revised postcompulsory education and training policy. Music educators must demonstrate how music develops skills and competencies considered important for employment so that it will not be marginalized in the national curriculum. (Contains 31 references.) (SK)

Presents preliminary findings about practitioners' attitudes to postgraduate education in journalism and public relations. Discusses implications for university education, vocational specialization and continuing professional development in light of current debates on professionalization, the tertiary education sector, and the nature of knowledge in Australian culture and society. Proposes principles guiding new educational design in professional communication courses. (RS)

Sets up critical frameworks for exploring the emergence and development of higher education in Africa, focusing on ways in which higher education institutions and systems are responding to the challenges they face as agents of development and highlighting South Africa and Ethiopia. Explores the nature of the unfolding relationship between South African higher education and the rest of the continent. (SM)

Explores how positionality, as a pedagogical construct, can enhance the goals of teaching multicultural education courses that are social reconstructionist in nature, highlighting excerpts from action research assignments in multicultural education courses and probing how student attitudes have been challenged to better understand the complex sociocultural environment n which diverse populations exist. (SM)

A study examined the effectiveness of integrated curricula in encouraging students to live active, healthy lifestyles. Interviews with students and teachers in three Canadian integrated secondary programs revealed that outdoor physical education components in integrated curricula promoted healthy, active lifestyles and attitudes in students, an area where regular physical education has been found lacking. (TD)