Education & Pedagogy

The article briefly reviews the research and controversy concerning sex education for handicapped children and offers five guidelines including build self-esteem, answer questions clearly and accurately, avoid threats and jokes, and respect children's privacy. (DB)

Considers the value of extending adult education research into films about adult college students as a source of cultural information. Analyzes the 1949 film, "Mother Is a Freshman," as an example. (SK)

A study that reviewed 43 Grand Rounds activities conducted by 12 departments in 5 affiliated hospitals suggested that Grand Rounds provides an important educational activity for medical students, graduate medical trainees, and practicing physicians. (JOW)

This article relates the poor health status of Native Americans to low self-esteem, inadequate formal education, poverty, and a traditional value system which has been ignored or disparaged by White society. Recommendations for health education are made. (IAH)

The development of Black leadership in community education is critical in order to address the problems of Black communities. The key to solving those problems is economic development, and the community education model of self-determination should be applied toward that end. (SK)

Describes the Hagen Open University in West Germany that enables men serving long jail sentences to study by correspondence courses. Interviews participating prisoners and those responsible for founding and running the program. (DB)

Two applications of statistical process control to the process of education are described. Discussed are the use of prompt feedback to teachers and prompt feedback to students. A sample feedback form is provided. (CW)

Cited are the experiences of the authors with a college-level course which used science fiction films to teach scientific principles. Included is a set of sample scientific concepts explored using the film "Forbidden Planet." (CW)

The school system, programs, textbooks, teachers, supplemental studies, and special schools of the Soviet Union are discussed from the point of view of two Soviet students. Secondary school and college education are the primary focus. (CW)

The article compares the trends in special education in Oklahoma to that of the nation at large especially in the areas of numbers of students with learning disabilities, mainstreaming, least restrictive environment, community integration, transition, and early intervention. (DB)

This study synthesized trade and industrial (T&I) teacher education research over the past 18 years. Areas where research has been the most prevalent were examined, and implications for T&I teacher preparation were determined. (JOW)

The author discusses the types of computer hardware and software necessary to set up a desktop publishing system, both for use in educational administration and for instructional purposes. Classroom applications of desktop publishing are presented. The author also provides guidelines for preparing to teach desktop publishing. (CH)

Describes the structure and organization of education and training in Japan as well as the cultural dimension. Also discusses the differences that exist between Japan and the United Kingdom in the general area of economic performance and educational attainment. (JOW)

The special education methods sequence at University of Virginia is a two-semester training program which emphasizes a behavioral approach to teaching. The first course emphasizes methods; the second focuses on integration of curriculum and methods. Course goals, format, teaching methods, texts and student evaluation are outlined. (IAH)

Current developments in dental education and practice hold tremendous potential for positive change and growth, and warrant the immediate inauguration of a planning and implementation process to exploit new opportunities rather than merely adjust existing concepts and practices. (MSE)