Education & Pedagogy

Operation PFI (Protecting Farmer's Investments), a Statewide program in Mississippi to stimulate agricultural mechanics instruction, has proven very effective. Ke- factors to its acceptance were thorough planning, teacher involvement, and a multi-faceted approach. (EA)

Internationalism is the study of social work programs and philosophies in other countries. Knowledge of social work in other cultures provides valuable insight into dealing with cross-cultural and ethnic relationships in one's own country. (Editor/PG)

This article presents the functions and functioning of the new program of the American Council on Education, the International Education Project, established in 1973 to replace the Commission on International Education terminated in 1970. (SC)

Following their overview of integrated STEM education, the authors share proposed strategies for implementing STEM instruction through a culturally responsive teaching lens to better meet the needs of every student in STEM education.

The influence of the pastoral statement by American bishops entitled "Teach as Jesus Did" on Catholic education is assessed. This journal is available from Notre Dame Journal of Education, P.O. Box 686, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556. (DE)

The author discusses a possible framework for the development of continuing education through the production of learning materials at the local level, developing models, and the leadership role of the Open University in continuing education. (Author/BP)

Surveys some predictions for the 21st century and presents data which stress the need for improving education. Cites inadequacies in present science course improvement projects and advocates changing the emphasis of science education to foster curiosity, creativity, competence, and compassion. (CP)

Adult continuing education is seen as an essential for everyone and for every community, with the addition of part-time adult students to the total student body of a school system not overburdening the existing administration. (Author/LH)

This article describes a University of Utah experimental mental health education course entitled "Personal Growth Workshop for Women" that presented opportunities for women to identify strengths in themselves and to help them build on those strengths. (RC)

Compares the mean grades attained by physics students entering Scottish universities on the basis of passes at the higher grade of the Scottish certificate of education with those students who had recorded passes at the advanced level of the general certificate of education. (CP)

Colleges of Education need to be viewed as more than a job training institution. Authors suggested the viability of a non-teaching major specialization in the undergraduate study of education. (Editor/RK)

The educational system's relevance is being questioned in all parts of the world. The role adult education plays in making significant changes by influencing formal school education in theory and practice faces numerous socio-political, socio-cultural, and socio-economic obstacles. (BP)

Author presented a brief summary of what he saw when looking back, around, and about the fields of comparative and international education, and what those observations suggested to him about the future as a field and Society. (Author/RK)

Holistic sexuality education is needed in churches and seminaries to promote sexual inclusion and flourishing as well as combat sexual violence and trauma. The scholarly and pedagogical resources exist to do this work; we need an ethical commitment to integrate them across the curriculum.

Discussed are methods for incorporating population/environment education into curricula. The problem-solving approach emphasizes demographic concepts and values. Suggestions are listed for activities, discussion topics, and audiovisual aids. Recommendations are given for student attitudinal pre/post test questions to assess behavioral objectives of the unit. (MR)