Education & Pedagogy

An official British white paper and a law creating broad reforms in higher education reflect the government's acceptance and promotion of the ideology of privatization and are part of a policy trend affecting all levels of the educational system. (MSE)

The article describes a collaborative program intended to recruit undergraduate liberal arts students into a graduate teacher-preparation program. The steps involved in the establishment and operation of the program are detailed. (Author/DB)

A survey of 80 correctional teachers in Quebec prisons supports the assumption of the importance of attitudes and values in their professional development. Academic and vocational teachers differ regarding the teacher role in a correctional setting. (JOW)

In an effort to enhance the stature of teacher education, reformers have devised a knowledge base for the profession which focuses on research-oriented knowledge. Seven proposals are advanced to foster a productive partnership between the liberal arts and the new knowledge base. (IAH)

Teacher education testing requirements for all of the states are displayed on a chart. Categories of information include: date of data revision, the name of the test, passing rates, and passing scores for both admission to teacher education programs and teacher certification. (JD)

Reveals how preservice education majors feel about the California Framework for History-Social Science Education. Summarizes responses to a questionnaire dealing with the Framework's philosophy, scope and sequence. Presents students' ideas for methods of implementing the Framework. (LS)

Describes eight uses of the microcomputer in the chemistry classroom. Includes games, simulations, and graphics programs most of which are available from Project SERAPHIM. (MVL)

To ensure an adequate number of professionals in home economics education, recruitment strategies must be determined. This paper reviews studies that identify the factors involved in a home economics career decision. Suggestions for recruiting home economics majors, particularly home economics education majors, are given. (Author/CH)

Rossell's critique of the Walsh and Carballo (1986) study of five bilingual education programs in Massachusetts is marred by a number of problems, here identified. (BJV)

An exploration of the "initiation" view of education suggests that the knowledge prescribed is predominantly theoretical, allowing little room for physical pursuits. It is argued that this account of knowledge is limiting and that activities such as sport or dance form a necessary part of a balanced education. (Author/CB) (Author/CB)

Focuses on the article by Elliot W. Eisner (1971) in which Eisner identified seven myths held by art educators. Considers which myths are still alive today and the reasons that art education seems doomed to always have myths. (GEA)

Argues that systems thinking can be developed by experiential learning activities which complement both intradisciplinary projects and technical knowledge inputs. Discusses the development of systems thinking, the form of engineering curricula, and assessment. (Author/YP)

Discusses the problems of designing a multicultural curriculum that meets the needs of students from a wide variety of social and ethnic backgrounds without compromising their cultural identity or personal integrity. (FMW)

Compares John Tuft's music education textbook with two of Thomas Walter's music education textbooks to determine who was the first music education textbook author. Concludes that Walter was Tufts' primary musical source and that he can be credited with writing the first U.S. music textbook. (GEA)

Describes traditional Hopi education before contact with White settlers, including extended Hopi families, relationships among members, and adults' responsibilities for educating young. Considers nature's role in Hopi culture and the enculturation of Hopi children. Describes differences between traditional education and White schools later attended by Hopi youth. (TES)