Education & Pedagogy

The article examines the consultation model in special education including such aspects as definition, its potential for development of improved problem-solving skills, the regular educator as recipient, the special educator as consultant, collaborative consultation, and cost effectiveness. (DB)

The special educational systems and psychological services of West Sussex (England) and British Columbia are compared and contrasted from the viewpoint of an English educational psychologist on exchange in British Columbia. (Author/DB)

Lack of respect for teacher preparation programs is pervasive. Various education associations' recommendations have spawned three kinds of policy activity: state limitations on teacher preparation programs, alternative certification programs, and increased local school district authority for continuing teacher development and recertification. Includes 25 references. (MLH)

The abolition of the Inner London Education Authority brings new challenges for adult education. Individual boroughs may try to build interdependent educational services, develop inter-borough support systems, and address the issue of fees in preparing adult education opportunities for the whole community. (SK)

A discussion of the present status of relevant curriculum theory and the presentation of a proposal for reformulation of the Movement Process Category System, a component of the Purpose Process Curriculum Framework is presented. (CB)

Reports on East Tennessee State University's computer literacy program for faculty members. Discusses the course's objectives, syllabus, approach, assignments, evaluation and future goals. (ML)

The article examines a specific challenge to special education during the 1990's as it stresses the need for regular and special education to collaborate to improve instruction for the diversity of children in today's classrooms. (DB)

Presents eight dichotomies faced by decision-makers and educators concerned with drug education. Dichotomies are identified in the areas of problem identification, etiological underpinnings, program objectives, target audiences, and effective strategies. Recommends viewing drug education within broad framework that considers origins and prevention of drug use and problems. (Author/NB)

Preservice teacher education can be influential in the development of effective reading teachers. This article discusses the knowledge bases for teaching in general and for reading instruction in particular. Factors that influence the application of this knowledge are discussed. (IAH)

This article proposes a rationale for using content analysis as a research technique in health education. A review of literature relating to applications of this technique in health education and a step-by-step procedure for content analysis are presented. (IAH)

Outlines characteristics of effective technology-based distance-learning programs that meet specific local needs, incorporate current educational theory and practice, and satisfy the social and emotional needs of the students. Presents guidelines for program development in rural schools. (SV)

The literature on the critical role of parents in the education of children with severe learning difficulties is discussed in the context of playgroups and nursery schools, language training, home-school contacts, teaching by parents, and school leaving. (DB)

Looks at the education needs of nurse executives and nurse managers and compares them to the typical education provided in nursing administration programs. Concludes that educators need to be directly involved in hospital settings in order to update nursing administration education. (JOW)

The paper reviews factors related to effects of biotechnology on the discipline of pharmacy administration including needs assessment, diffusion of technology, cost benefit analysis, marketing, cost containment, patient education and compliance, ethics, and health professions training. (DB)

Presented is a review of a computer learning package "Lab Partner & Lab Master" for Apple II computers. Hardware requirements, components, functions, costs, and student reactions are discussed. Graphic analysis capabilities are stressed. (CW)