Education & Pedagogy

The Science and Engineering Education (SEE) Directorate of the National Science Foundation was eliminated in 1981, but has been refunded in 1985. The current plans for developing elementary and middle school science and mathematics programs are outlined. (MD)

Assessed the views of college deans of education (N=58) toward the counselor education program in their institutions. Results from deans in 35 states included information about average faculty size, current funding for departments, thoughts about program accreditation, and specific viewpoints about counselor educators themselves. (BH)

Examines the nearly total dearth of interest in lifelong education among philosophers of education. The author discusses why he thinks this has happened. Finally, the article incorporates some views about the kind of philosophical work that needs to be done in order to bring theoretical respectability to the movement. (Author/CT)

The authors outline their views about the individuals and individual's relationship to society. They explore ideas about continuing education for social change. They identify arenas in which concerned practitioners can make useful contributions. They illustrate their general points with specific case studies. (CT)

This article reviews research from developing countries on the effect of teacher credentials on student achievement and the cost-effectiveness of distance education. Major research findings are summarized. Selected abstracts of current publications and a brief annotated reference list are presented. (Author/MT)

Described is a college-level art activity that teaches aesthetic literacy to entry-level art education majors. Students are asked to bring to class and to discuss two objects--one, an art object, and the other a nonart object. The article also presents thematic categories for the generation of aesthetic concepts. (RM)

Presents varying philosophies of science education based on educational ideologies and images of science. Redefines science as a problematic human activity that has the potential to develop an informed and effective citizenry. (ML)

World Wildlife Fund affiliate RARE, Inc. (along with United States and Latin American agencies) is building a network of programs to develop, fund, and teach ecology courses for students from first grade through university levels. Latin American programs (elementary, college, national), teacher input, and exchange students are discussed. (DH)

Teachers' concerns regarding Tennessee's Comprehensive Education Reform Act focus on effects of career ladder program on professionalism, faculty camaraderie, and parent attitudes; continued governmental support; and potential curriculum abuse. Points of optimism include salary provisions, teacher education program improvements, educator conducted evaluations, commitment to excellence in education implied by legislation. (NEC)

Results are reported of a survey of students and recent alumni of a college of pharmacy concerning their interest in and reasons for considering or not considering graduate education and their time of decision-making. (MSE)

A variety of mechanisms for academic/industrial cooperation have emerged, including industrial parks, intermediary coordination agencies, industrial liaison offices, industrial education, and university initiative or support in establishing industrial companies. Barriers to cooperation include a variety of attitudinal and administrative differences and mutual distrust. (MSE)

The article, an attempt to help teacher educators plan their instructional activities, presents a planning framework by which the type and level of learning desired can be matched with the most appropriate, feasible, and effective processes for attaining that learning. (Author/CL)

Discusses the importance of career education in the '80s. Outlines seven future scenarios for guidance, including changes in the delivery mode, infusing career education into the curriculum, the growth of cooperative education, computerization, remedial education for adults, elementary school guidance, and implications of unemployment. (BH)

Describes a private, predominantly Black preschool, located in Arlington, Virginia, established to provide both quality child care and education. The preschool's philosophy and goals emphasize cultural/ethnic respect, development of the whole child, self discipline, realistic and positive thinking, interpersonal effectiveness; and academic preparation. (Author/GC)

Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) has demonstrated effectiveness in some situations, but alternative research directions are needed. Research on the technology, learning in general, and individualized learning for a specific child is needed. The crucial question is how special education teachers can be prepared to use this technology effectively. (MT)