Education & Pedagogy

Schools should be committed to health and safety standards in vocational programs. The facilities and equipment should provide a safe environment, responsibility for preventing injuries should rest with administrators and instructors, and adequate safety education should be provided to all vocational students. (SK)

Reviews the problems and challenges created by the demise of the American Theatre Association (ATA). Emphasizes that theater education is not adequately represented in the nation's schools. Defines theater education issues as theater education curriculum, assessment instruments, theater teacher training, and subject matter endorsement. (GG)

Emphasizes the call for excellence in education. Discusses the topic from the perspectives of teachers, parents, taxpayers, artists, and students. Concludes that the schools are making positive steps toward a systematic study of the arts and humanities. (GG)

Presented is a successfully implemented active learning project and results of a survey to assess the success of the project. Materials and methods are discussed, and an example of one project is provided. (Author/CW)

This article details some of the changes that have occurred in U.S. land-grant universities and colleges of agriculture, and the resulting issues and challenges facing faculty. Strategies for addressing these challenges are proposed. (Author/CW)

Discusses the conflict between elementary and early childhood educators concerning the role and curriculum of early childhood education. Challenges educators to work together for the benefit of young children's education. (RJC)

North Carolina State University's Middle Years Education Degree Program offers eight courses specifically designed for the middle years, preparing prospective teachers in language arts, social studies, mathematics, or science. Course goals, content, rationale, instructional methods, materials, and evaluation are described. (CB)

Faculty involvement, research, and formal instruction are described as components of graduate education. The process of doctoral education and an outline of a doctoral program at Cornell University in the Division of Nutritional Sciences are discussed. (MLW)

Results are reported from a study which found that specific verbal praise was effective in reducing off-task behavior of second grade students (N=3) in physical education. (IAH)

The history, advantages, and disadvantages of artificial rock climbing walls (used to instruct individuals in the sport of rock climbing) are discussed. Additional topics include designing an artificial wall, types of walls, various uses, and risk management. (IAH)

This article defines accountability in the physical education profession, describes problems related to pursuing accountability, and describes basic steps necessary to achieve change in the organic, psychomotor, cognitive, and affective behaviors of students. (IAH)

This article addresses the health-related physical fitness assessment of K-two children by providing the elementary physical education specialist with strategies for planning and organizing an educational, positive, and efficient testing environment. (IAH)

This article provides criteria for evaluating computer hardware and software, describes six physical fitness software programs adaptable to the physical education setting, and suggests new ideas for future use of computers in physical education. (IAH)

Describes the history of computer science departments at universities in China. Educational principles that characterize Chinese computer science education are discussed, selection of students for universities is described, and curricula for both undergraduate and graduate computer science studies are outlined. (LRW)

This article provides guidelines for schools, agencies and individuals seeking funding for physical education-related programs and activities. Discussed are sources of funding, procedures for preparing grant proposals, and sources of information about available funds. (IAH)