Education & Pedagogy

The use of the PLATO and EDUCOM systems in legal education are described. Teaching techniques (simulation and gaming), their role in law school curricula, and a survey of uses nationwide are discussed. Available at 675 S. Westmoreland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005. (MSE)

Examining current opinions of moral education, the author criticizes both the notion that moral education makes explicit the hidden values in an academic curriculum and the view that education can be value-free; concluding that schools already have the only moral educationists they need--teachers. (Author/SJL)

A survey of colleges and universities offering alternative career curricula for physical education majors is presented including the availability of programs, administrative control, the relationship of alternative career and teacher certification curricula, and the future of such programs. (JMF)

This article provides background on several types of nontraditional higher education programs, particularly the external degree programs. The program effectiveness and related costs strategy developed by Empire State College and adapted to several other institutions are reviewed. (JMF)

Reviews research since the beginning of the 20th century in the field of childrens' mental development and relates this research to current attempts in Europe and the United States to modernize elementary education. (DB)

This annotated bibliography of writings on the interaction of language and mathematical education is prefaced by an essay indicating possible areas for investigation and drawing attention to those regions in which research activity has already commenced. (MP)

Suggests that vocational agriculture teachers review the following areas to determine if their time is used effectively: (1) goal identification, (2) evaluation criteria, (3) decision-making time, (4) communication effectiveness, (5) use of free time, (6) delegating responsibility, and (7) professional reading time. (LRA)

Cooperative vocational agriculture students will naturally experience a time of doubts and negative feelings (life-adjustment syndrome) after they are on the job. Teachers, students, and employers should watch for the symptoms and give assurance and encouragement to the student during this time. (LRA)

Presents a discussion of frequently stated strengths and weaknesses of performance-based teacher education (PBTE). The author suggests that PBTE has both strong points and weak points and that the key is to integrate the strong points into traditional teacher education programs. (LRA)

The inclusion of multicultural education in elementary school instructional programs provides a means for children to acquire accurate knowledge, develop positive attitudes, and learn to respect and appreciate ethnic diversity. (Author/GC)

There is a growing interest in "game" approaches in elementary school guidance programs as a means of using experiential learning. Several game approaches, four in career education and one in parent education, are described. (Author/CC)

The values education movement is inimical to the development of moral discernment and character. The moral development of students requires moral and character discernment--first, in those who teach them, and second, in the curriculum. (Author/MSE)

The failure of higher education to provide moral instruction has been responsible in part for the moral problems of this country. Higher education should assume this responsibility with renewed diligence through formal instruction and by colleges and universities being exemplars of ethical conduct. (Author/MSE)

A primary goal of any economics program should be a strong commitment to citizenship education. Other criteria are development of critical thinking skills, emphasis on basic conceptual tools of economics, objectivity of the materials, variety of instructional approaches, local curriculum goals, and a strong evaluation component. (Author/MLF)

Suggests that undergraduate journalism education should concentrate on the theory and history of journalism and that graduate school should concentrate on practical and technical journalism coursework. Outlines the proposed undergraduate and graduate segments of such a program. (TJ)