Education & Pedagogy

Investigates the effect that inclusion and inclusionary school practices have on the achievement scores of low, average, and high academically achieving general education students. Inclusive school practices (curricular changes and supports) had a differential effect, as low achieving general education students appeared to benefit academically, while higher achieving students lost ground. (Contains 24 references.) (GCP)

Examines the experiences of vocational teachers in postsecondary education, highlighting commonalities among teachers in the United Kingdom and New Zealand; discussing the process by which they move from one occupational context to another, develop new identities as teachers, and become full members of the new professional group; and examining whether social learning theory can help explain their experiences. (SM)

Examines the ontological meaning of experience in teacher education, highlighting a fifth-grade art lesson taught by a student teacher. Based on Dewey's view of experience, the article argues that practical wisdom is a dynamic process, and teacher education's task is to enable prospective teachers to be open to experience and aware of the possibilities inherent in a teaching situation. (SM)

Contends that chemical education proposals for changing the conception of chemistry literacy should include making explicit the relationship between chemistry as science and chemistry as technology. Illustrates the importance of distinguishing between scientific and technological activities by explaining the events and processes that are occurring. (Author/MM)

In an initiative called Sustaining and Strengthening Teachers, the University of Washington College of Education is partnering with other institutions and with school districts in four states to develop a "more coherent continuum of support" for new teachers. The program includes mentoring and continuing professional development through the fifth year of teaching, as well as training for mentors. (SV)

A mobile educational outreach program travels to Pueblo communities in rural New Mexico attempting to increase the number of Native American college graduates and scientists. The science, math, and technology methods used in the workshops complement traditional Native hands-on teaching techniques. The project also provides students with increased access to and understanding of higher education opportunities. (TD)

Nurse practitioner students using distance education (n=86) indicated a preference for self-direction, concrete examples, and small-group discussion. Print was their most preferred and audiotapes their least preferred format. Convenience, self-direction, and timing were more important than delivery method or learning style. Preferred order of learning was reading, discussing, observing, doing, and reflecting. (SK)

The debate over whether recognition of prior learning (RPL) should focus on access or credit involves four issues: (1) challenges posed by the higher education environment; (2) the narrow instrumental view of curricula associated with RPL for credit; (3) the limitations of portfolios; and (4) relationship and status of different forms of knowledge. (Contains 34 references.) (SK)

Discusses multicultural preservice teacher education, recommending that preservice programs be more deliberate about preparing white Americans for teaching diverse students because of the increasing division between white teachers and minority students. The paper examines preservice teachers' fear of diversity and resistance to dealing with race and racism, proposing a two-part program for preparing teachers to work with diverse students. (SM)

Reports on the data gleaned from the survey on dance education administered simultaneously with the 1997 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) arts assessments. Presents the process and problems of developing and implementing assessments in dance. Considers the value of the assessments to dance and offers recommendations for the future of dance education. (CMK)

As part of its mission to increase the availability of primary care providers in rural and other underserved areas of the country, the national Area Health Education Center Program has developed new rural-focused initiatives, including expanded student experiences in underserved areas, rural-track residencies, and telehealth links to rural providers. (TD)

A survey of 300 learning disability teachers in middle and high schools found teachers were experiencing high levels of emotional exhaustion, specifically those who team teach with a general educator. Role conflict, role ambiguity, perceived workload, and lack of principal support contributed to the teachers' feelings of emotional exhaustion. (Contains references.) (CR)

This article discusses strategies for increasing general education teacher participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, in the following areas: team connection issues, time issues, preparation issues, training issues, and IEP relevance issues. A sample IEP meeting agenda is provided, along with results from an IEP satisfaction survey. (Contains references.) (CR)

Reports on ongoing development of the University of the Arctic--a network of institutions of higher education in eight polar countries--in the context of the changing nature of distance education in Canada. Discusses Canadian access to telelearning, institutions of virtual education, related research and supportive organizations, and course content and teaching materials. Contains 23 references and 26 online resources. (SV)

Argues that the bodies of girls have traditionally been relegated to absent entities within the learning environment, including in physical education. Asserts that a meaningful education, one that embraces embodiment, would balance different types of learning experiences so that the various aspects of being are all considered and blended. (Contains 52 references.) (AUTH)