Education & Pedagogy

School focused in-service education and training (INSET) is a synthesis of course-based and school-based models. Three elements are considered: identification and definition of needs; development and execution of appropriate INSET activities to meet these needs; and evaluation. (JMF)

Explains the origins of quasi-history in physics, and its aims of providing a framework for relevant scientific facts. Presents a large number of examples and discusses their effects on attitudes of students and others toward physics and science in general. (GA)

Investigates the effect of the use of a training method that applies the kinetic structure of verbal communication on the increase of the commonality of secondary science teachers' lectures. (HM)

Describes the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy's entry into continuing education on a voluntary basis for its members, the organization's cooperation with other mental health professional groups, and mentions the strong role that consumer protection plays in encouraging continuing education for professional persons. (Author)

This paper emphasizes the importance of parent education, particularly in our current rapidly changing society. The history of parent education is briefly reviewed and a new program called STEP, Systematic Training for Effective Parenting, is described. (Author)

The shift in the age of the population is causing increased attention to the needs of adults in some physical education programs. Adult fitness needs are outlined along with strategies for developing adult-oriented curriculum based on existing programs. (JMF)

Discusses developments in biological education in Israel during the last 15 years. Trends include the change from descriptive biology to the inquiry-centered teaching of concepts and the move toward a modular approach. (Author/MA)

The article focuses on the mainstreaming trends resulting from Public Law 94-142 and other legislation requiring that regular school systems accommodate their programs to handicapped students. Topics of concern in restructuring schools and programs include individual assessment and placement, consultation, social skills, and programmatic accommodation. (MF)

Stronger preservice programs for both vocational and special education teachers are needed to train them to work with special needs students, as mandated by the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. Strategies for teacher educators in developing vocational/special needs preservice programs are listed. (MF)

Discusses arguements for, but basically against, both open space classrooms and open education. Reviews studies which reveal that students in a traditional setting and program demonstrate higher basic and creative skills and reveal less anxiety than do those in a nontraditional setting. (KC)

The river was investigated at six stations from source to estuary. Modifications of water quality and aquatic communities are related to man's activities in the river basin. The organization of the exercise and the method employed are described. (Author/BB)

A primary factor reported was the change from a 4-4-4 system of education to a 6-6-3 system. The impact of this change is discussed in three sections covering the primary, general secondary, and higher secondary schools. (MP)

Forty male and 45 female educators were administered the Work Preference Schedule and the Barth Scale for purposes of determining the relationship between educators' perceptions of work environment and degree of support for open education. Those supporting open education tended not to prefer rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures. (JC)

The three university reforms that have taken place in East Germany are described and the implications of policy decisions are examined. An investigation of the various organs of the government of higher education elucidates the disposition of authority at each level. (Author/LBH)

The European Centre for Higher Education (CEPES) in Bucharest is described, beginning with the role of higher education in national development and also considering regional cooperation, CEPES' functions, support to decision-makers, and ongoing and special activities related to information, documentation, and liaison. (Author/LBH)