Education & Pedagogy

At the federal level, community colleges feel they don't get their fair share (e.g., voc-ed funds). Problems at the state level evolve from their jurisdiction under the Department of Education. Institutional problems include student transfers and four-year institutions' community service and continuing education programs. (LBH)

The question examined is how can truly liberal education be justified economically? The author maintains that it is eminently practical, since no other course of study can teach free minds how to learn, to question, and therefore to give reasoned advice. (Editor/LBH)

Questions concerning probability which appeared on the General Certificate of Education test are analyzed in terms of the processes required to answer them. The relationships between these processes and cognitive development are discussed. (SD)

The author stresses a need for increased history instruction in schools, better teacher training in the field, and more positive attitudes toward its merits within the classroom as well as outside. Education must relate the present to sets of historical experiences in the past. (AV)

In this introduction to a series of articles blending perspectives of political science and citizenship education, the author stresses the need for a variety of citizenship skills in voter education programs and for an emphasis on learning by doing. (AV)

Raises several issues which impede a more fruitful discussion of programs that merge career preparation, socialization, and personal development of undergraduates; the confusion that has evolved among the terms "liberal arts college,""liberal arts," and "liberal education"; and the effects of a changing clientele on American college campuses. (Author/RK)

At north Arundel Vo-Tech in Maryland a well-organized safety program involves the entire school staff--plus Maryland Occupational Health and Safety Act. Strict enforcement of safety violations keeps everyone safety conscious--including the administration and custodial staff. (Editor/HD)

The author contemplates the status of leadership development at the local, administrative level. Outstanding examples of pre- and inservice programs around the country are included along with discussion of the impact of the Education Professions Development Act (EPDA) at this level. (Editor/HD)

Physicians (N=9) serving internships in family medicine participated in a counselor education program, which consisted of ten weekly meetings. The purpose of the sessions was to provide some orientation to personality dynamics and counseling theory and application. Outcomes and implications are reported. (Author)

The author describes and assesses the Cuban educational system, based upon his experiences and observations in that country. Emphasizes the remarkable progress made in education since the revolution, the role of science and technology, and the integration of theory and practice in the schools. (JR)

This article describes the author's personal view of the secondary special education and transition field, its shortcomings, and its future within the context of our modern society.

Proposed as an alternative to the model of R. Reger for influencing special teacher education programs is a Teacher Corps model used in Indiana to institutionalize interaction of the public school, university, community, and other educational agencies. (MC)

R. Reger maintains that public school administrators of special education programs have little or no input into special teacher training programs, supports his opinion with data from 28 practicing administrators in New York state, and gives reasons and solutions for the condition. (Author/MC)

The communications system at the residential New England Center for Continuing Education is described. Using the Center as an example, ways are explored in which educational technology can be supportive of adult conference activities which focus on concerns to campus and community. (AG)

The evolution of the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) may be one of the most significant developments in decades. The concept appears to be gaining widespread acceptance. Current efforts toward establishing a national CEU data bank would add further impetus to the utilization of the Unit. (Author/MW)