Education & Pedagogy

This annotated bibliography describes films, teaching resources, and classroom materials for use by high school and college teachers as they develop and implement legal education programs. Most of the entries (approximately 40) were published or produced during the late 1970s, with a few dating from 1980-81. (DB)

The author addresses trends of importance in planning future allied health education programs and discusses issues that must be faced in order to strengthen allied health education and service. Also highlights several recommendations of the National Commission on Allied Health Education. (CT)

Addresses the potential effects of environmental education on corporate behavior and social and environmental impact by examining connections between human behavior and environmental problems, the role of the modern corporation, a behavioral theory of the firm, and corporate social responsibility. (DC)

Outlines the roles of the following groups in creating and maintaining a quality school art program: superintendents and boards of education, principals, parent teacher organizations, state art supervisors, classroom teachers, local art supervisors, and certified art specialists. (SJL)

This report describes the development and objectives of the World Council of Comparative Education Societies; takes a composite look at those who attended its fourth World Congress General Assembly (1980); and examines critical issues facing the organization. (SJL)

An effective inservice teacher education program was found to have the characteristics of: (1) immediate applicability to the classroom; (2) use of teacher input; (3) curriculum change and innovation; and (4) provisions for ongoing, continuous evaluation. (JN)

Describes different styles and approaches toward broadcasting which could be used within the Open University Continuing Education Division. Three types of courses using television are discussed: advice courses, how to courses, and why (basis of knowledge) courses. Three references are included. (Author/BK)

The merits of systematic planning and the implementation and evaluation of a staff health education program are discussd. Health education programs for such target populations as the university staff are advocated. (JN)

Presents examples of how fundamental geographic concepts, such as location and spatial interaction, may be used in the secondary classroom to stimulate inquiry learning. Available from: Business Manager, Geographical Education, Sydney Teachers College, P.O. Box 63, Camperdown, N.S.W. 2050, Australia. (Author/DB)

Plans for an international survey examining the areas of mathematics curricula, classroom processes, and changes in mathematics education since 1964 are discussed. Several reasons for U.S. participation in this survey are suggested. (DT)

The efforts of the New England Aquarium to educate people of all ages about the true picture of the sea and its inhabitants are described. These efforts include student field trips, college work-study programs, in-service workshops for teachers, associate programs and adult education courses. (BT)

As a result of a report on the shortcomings of education for gifted and talented youth throughout the country, the U.S. Office of Education established a National Leadership Training Institute for the Gifted and Talented, designed to train teams of five leaders each from every state. (SBH)

In examining the trend toward providing academic credit for informal education through lifelong learning, the author contends that programs of this nature further the efforts of individuals to educate themselves as well as promote the idea of formal education to a larger, better prepared, and more receptive population. (WL)

The basic issue of competency-based teacher education (CBTE) is presented. Characteristics of the groups (new occult and old ostrich) representing the two extreme positions are identified. The magnitude of the CBTE movement at the national, state, and institutional level is assessed. States possessing competency-based certification requirements are listed. (BT)

Evidence of discrimination is seen in the disparity with which ethnic minorities, particularly Blacks and Chicanos, experience equal opportunities in administrative positions. This study explores the significance of these phenomena and the implications for social work education. (Author/LBH)