Education & Pedagogy

Indicates that the professional engineer should have a proper understanding of the role engineering plays in society, an appreciation of the contributions of other professionals, and a concern for all segments of society. Outlines methods the engineering educator can use to influence his students' social awareness. (GS)

Attacks the precept that students should choose and direct their own learning activities according to what interests them. Indicates that the notion of personal responsibility in learning is vitally important, but is misunderstood by advocates of "open" education. (GS)

Examines the prevailing system for the training of science teachers, particularly for the primary and secondary levels. Outlines the entrance requirements and curriculum for each level. Analyzes the system and offers suggestions for general improvement. (GS)

Discusses two alternatives to traditional classroom learning: (a) universities' acceptance of standardized examination results as evidence of learning and (b) "external degree" programs, which involve a reorganization of the higher education system. Discusses one such program in detail. (Author)

This chapter sets out to introduce some theoretical reflections on the employability construct in adult and higher education. At the same time, it illustrates some perspectives for educational action through the presentation of career service activities aimed at the development of transversal skills.

The responses of 68 out of approximately 150 adult educators in regions throughout Canada to a questionnaire regarding the importance and development of adult education in Canada are summarized. Their voting on the 14 most significant adult education programs are presented. (JB)

Describes recruiting techniques used by the North Carolina Community College System. These techniques include: utilizing projects which identify the future plans of high school seniors, sending representatives to high schools, and working closely with job placement services. (MLH)

Describes the engineering technology programs of the North Carolina Community College System. The 16 curricula classified as engineering technologies are offered in 34 institutions for a total of more than 100 separate programs. (MLH)

Describes activities that can be used in the classroom for "futuring" such as simulation games and scenarios which are educational applications of the future and which can help students toward an understanding which can implement the future. (BR)

Describes the efforts of the Boeing Company to encourage and hire women for engineering jobs. Much of the article is devoted to women employed by Boeing in engineering jobs and their comments about engineering as a career for women. (BR)

A description of the kinds of services libraries may provide to students in nontraditional programs and an examination of the kinds of training needed by librarians who perform such services. (LS)

Traces background of Indiana's ammended Rule 13 (included) and explores practical and legal problems, actual and potential, presented by its requirement of 54 semester hours in 14 different course areas. (JT)

The paper examines and evaluates the correspondence education system from its inception to the present. Emphasis has been placed on non-certificate, job-oriented courses, (bookkeeping/accounting, political education, and inservice teacher programs). Data on the regional distribution of the students is included. (JB)

This article lists and discusses five problems in rural special education: a) low population density, b) financial constraints resulting from lower tax bases, c) rural flight, d) inability to recruit and retain quality personnel, and e) lack of future. (HMD)

Presents two notes regarding the article "The Flow of Chemists" published in the January issue of 'Education in Science' (61 page 21) related to declining numbers of chemistry students in higher education. Both writers suggest different syllabuses requiring less math and a better match of material to student ability and understanding. (EB)