Education & Pedagogy

The traditional model of research in West German universities, aspects of the ongoing restructuring of research and higher education there, and international trends are examined. Implications for change in Australian research and higher education, especially in light of recent policy changes, are discussed. (MSE)

The mid-1980s period of dormancy in French higher education is coming to an end, and a policy for higher education has begun to emerge again. This occurs at a time when the stakes and challenges in change are enormous, partly because of the delay in responding to them. (MSE)

The commentary on three papers (EC 231 669-671) concerned with individual differences in special education considers the issue in light of the history of educational research and concludes that mindful pluralism is the dominant order of the day in special education research and policy. (DB)

Responds to view expressed by Wittmer in previous article concerning doctoral programs in counselor education seeking accreditation review by Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs rather than by American Psychological Association. Examines several relevant issues and discusses seven problems and deficiencies that plague counselor education and supervision. (NB)

Discusses how the German Nazi party arranged for the political socialization of German children through public education in the 1930s. Topics include philosophy of the Nazi party, political socialization of teachers, and teaching materials for Nazi education. Implications for education's role in politics are explored. (CH)

Discusses the problem of mastering terminology, the role of language, and the structure of terminology in biology education. Provides a checklist for the presentation of science terms. Describes complexity of biological terminology and the difficulties often encountered by students. (CW)

Examines the content of the British National Curriculum documentation published so far, as it relates to the education of Black children (here meaning non-White). Concludes that equal education is still a distant prospect in Britain. (DM)

Discussed is the recruitment and demand for civil engineering students in Germany. Described is the German engineering education system and the possibility of a joint-venture building industry between the two German states. (KR)

In the face of continuing change and increasing competition, colleges and universities must improve the relevance of their offerings, respond to criticisms of lack of flexibility and professionalism, understand client needs, improve the quality of presentation, and make lifelong learning an integral part of their mission. (SK)

Discussed are expert systems development and teaching, the representation and processing of knowledge, knowledge representation in chemical engineering, and expert systems in chemical engineering. The seven phases of expert system development are illustrated. (CW)

Discussed is the use, importance, and availability of programmed algebraic manipulation packages. The general power summation formula is presented and an example using a programed numerical verification package is provided. (KR)

International agriculture is becoming increasingly important in agricultural education. The challenge is to inform students of aspects of international agriculture that may affect them as producers and consumers of agricultural products. This goal dictates that international agriculture concepts become an integral part of the agricultural curriculum. (Author)

Seven issues in this theme issue focus on the need for change in the National Future Farmers of America Organization. The authors stress that change will produce a larger and stronger membership that understands and values the existence of agricultural education as a tool in building tomorrow's leaders. (Author/JOW)

For education to be preparation for life in multicultural America, individuals must be educated on three levels: as members of the larger society, as members of some subgroups, and as individuals free to explore their potentialities beyond any group membership. (IAH)

Historical movements in the development of the use of computers in mathematics education are highlighted. The development of more efficient interfaces between users and machines are discussed. Future trends in this area are identified. (CW)