Education & Pedagogy

Martin examines the exclusion of women from philosophy of education both as subjects who have written about education and as objects of educational study and thought. She traces this exclusion from a misunderstanding of Plato, Rousseau, and Pestalozzi and builds a critique of the concepts of education, liberal education, and teaching. (Author/SK)

A questionnaire and interview survey of health education carried out in the secondary schools of one local education authority is described. The survey revealed that health education was both widely dispersed throughout the curriculum in the context of other subject and across the pupil age range. (Author)

The need for college courses to train personnel to conduct employee health programs in private industry is discussed. A description of a sample graduate-level course is provided, as is a listing of pertinent organizations, programs, books, and articles. (PP)

Describes general concepts of remote sensing and provides three examples of how its techniques have been used in the context of environmental issues. Examples focus on the use of this data gathering technique in the visible (aerial photography), near infrared, and thermal infrared ranges. (JN)

In 1972 the New England College of Optometry instituted a new curriculum that provided accelerated optometric education leading to an O.D. degree for qualified candidates with a Ph.D. degree in the sciences. That experience is summarized. (MLW)

Based on discussions with teachers, teacher educators, and administrators, the author found that the four most important unmet preservice and inservice needs appear to be in the areas of marketing, or image building; working with advisory committees; integrating academics into vocational programs; and classroom management. (CT)

Provides results of a 10-item survey which includes data on years in education, salaries, willingness to leave education, attitude toward moving to industry, and computer-oriented areas. Indicates that nearly 70 percent of administrators (compared to overall average of 62 percent) are ready to leave education. (JN)

Contemporary Dutch educational policies and the role of the private (church-related school) sector in educational policy formation are examined within the context of the system's history and recent administrative change and legislation. (MSE)

Using Boshier's Education Participation Scale, this study analyzed reasons for participation in adult basic education programs. Patterns related to Levinson's life stages were examined. Recommended classroom strategies included small group instruction, mentoring, field experience, and community awareness programs. (SK)

Reports results of a nationwide survey on undergraduate mechanics education. These results are compared with previous surveys to document trends in mechanics education. Areas addressed include degrees granted, courses required, teaching responsibility, quality of teachers and students, subject matter taught, evaluation methods, and teaching methods. (JN)

The relationship between mathematical education (ME) and critical education (CE) is considered. Three alternatives in ME are discussed: structuralism, pragmatism, and process-orientation. These are related to key terms of CE to show the extent to which ME and CE contradict each other: there is no integration between the two. (MNS)

A problem-based professional education curriculum in science and technology, designed to promote professional competence in graduates, is exemplified in Australia's University of Newcastle program. (MSE)

Describes cost effective teacher institute programs developed at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, focusing on components of the Shared Local Resources Model (primary source speakers, curriculum implementation, field trips, and curriculum development teams). Evaluation of institutes indicates that they have been successful. (JN)

Data from an annual national survey of senior medical students regarding their residency plans, postresidency career plans, and level of indebtedness on medical school graduation are reported by specialty, with some narration. (MSE)

Presents interviews with several women in state-level leadership positions in vocational-technical education about their positions and how they got there. The author suggests that women build networks, assess their career path and objectives, and take realistic steps to get where they want to go. (CT)