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A proceedings summary of the American Association of Dental Schools' 76th annual meeting lists and abstracts 247 presentations on a wide variety of topics related to dental education and dental practice. Presentations are also indexed by author, subject, and keyword. (MSE)
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Summarizes the principal arguments and recommendations in the report "Beyond 2000: Science Education for the Future," funded by the Nuffield Foundation. Presents a new vision of science education and offers 10 recommendations for change. (DDR)
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Studies the role of intuitive rules in science and mathematics education. Describes the effect of two intuitive rules on students in grades 7-12 as they perform tasks related to mathematical and physical objects. Contains 28 references. (DDR)
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Argues that information technology can influence elements of the curriculum. Discusses several concerns related to the application of information technology in science education in the Arab world. Contains 27 references. (DDR)
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Examines the recent development of cultural studies as a discipline. Covers the following topics: what it means to do cultural studies; the history of cultural studies; methods of cultural study; cultural studies of education; and what the field can do for education and educators. (SM)
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Lists resources on African-American adult education in three categories: 12 in history, 6 in philosophy, and 8 in adult learning and development. Suggests using the sources to provide culturally grounded African-American perspectives in adult education. (SK)
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The issue of calculator use in the Adult Basic Education/General Education Delivery (GED) classroom has arisen because of a recommendation that calculators be permitted on the mathematics part of the GED test. Teachers and supervisors are challenged to make calculator use enhance mathematics education. (JOW)
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A nursing management course used Ripple Effect Plans to demonstrate the application of theory to practice. These plans are individual learning contracts that involve solving of problems taken from practice. (SK)
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Cites several events that suggest that the pressure against the teaching of evolution has not abated. Argues that evolutionary theory is state-of-the-art science. Uses survey data to illustrate the extent of antievolutionary attitudes. (DDR)
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The Eckerd Youth Alternatives system for at-risk and delinquent youth features early intervention, wilderness education, and delinquent rehabilitation. Although it would not be possible to replicate the program in public schools, there are elements of it that can be adopted. (JOW)
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Argues for a restoration of character education in the public schools and the preparation of character educators. It details the attributes of successful character educators and offers suggestions about ways in which teacher education programs can prepare teachers for their work as character educators. (GR)
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The Monte Carlo method provides approximate solutions to a variety of mathematical problems by performing random sampling simulations with a computer. Presents a program written in Quick BASIC simulating the steps of the Monte Carlo method. (ASK)
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Professional roles are being transformed by technology and changing organizational structures. Continuing professional education may play a role in deskilling. There is increasing distance between the concept of contemporary academics and the idea of the intellectual. (SK)
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A comparison was made of a 1989 survey of those with graduate degrees in adult education and a 1995 survey of graduates of the same institution. Graduates were finding employment in many fields of adult education including administration, training, faculty, and teaching. (JOW)
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Recurring themes in vocational education research include (1) its relevance to a wider world; (2) organization of research and dissemination of findings; and (3) vision for the future of vocational education research. (SK)