Education & Pedagogy

Cooperative education in an underused program despite demonstrated benefits for the integration of educational and career goals. Computerized program management can streamline operations and increase its use. (SK)

An outgrowth of the United Nations Earth Summit, Britain's Environment and Development Education and Training (EDET) Group seeks to monitor and promote education for sustainability through development of national strategies, encouragement of participation and partnership at many levels, and establishment of support structures and communication channels. (SK)

The Kuwaiti system of vocational-technical education has not lived up to expectations because of low student aptitude, lack of managerial and academic facilities, and weak industrial linkages. The Gulf War exacerbated skilled labor shortages, leaving the country dependent on expatriates. (SK)

Quality assurance in vocational education is critical to the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the work force. The process involves vision and mission, management commitment, standards, monitoring, and continuous improvement. (SK)

A lesson plan for soil study utilizes the Tullgren extraction method to illustrate biological concepts. It includes background information, equipment, collection techniques, activities, and references for identification guides about soil fauna. (MCO)

Profiles the life and career of James L. Hymes, Jr., the child development and parent education specialist, teacher and parent educator, and child and parent advocate. Emphasizes Hymes' publications and television work. (LB)

A study examined the variance in the mathematical problem-solving ability of 34 vocational agricultural teachers. The relationship between the number of college-level mathematics courses completed and mathematical ability was negative and nonsignificant. (JOW)

This paper examines the influence of media messages about family planning, and attitudes toward media promotion of family planning, on contraceptive behavior of married women in Ghana. (Author)

Several educators, industry officials, government officials, and conservationists were asked for their comments on education about Alberta's forests. Their responses address the value of coalitions between forestry sector and environmental groups and the use of a teaching approach that is nonbiased and balanced. (LZ)

Three case examples in health education and one in literacy illustrate the process of participatory materials development based on Freire's principles. Materials that reflect the people and language of the community can provide a powerful model. (SK)

Argues that the philosophy and strategies of technology education are not new. They have existed for years as the ideals of industrial arts. Suggests that technology education should be viewed as the final realization of the promise of industrial arts. (SK)

Discusses the importance of helping children learn about the environment, describing several projects undertaken in Britain to foster children's environmental and aesthetic education. Presents strategies that parents can use to encourage aesthetic learning. (MDM)

Explains how to use microteaching in an effective way to have students in methods classes plan, teach, and evaluate a lesson presented to a small group of their peers. (PR)

Five patterns for restructuring through community education are (1) community involvement in educational decision making; (2) family support and education; (3) curriculum enhancement through community resources; (4) educational opportunities for children and adults; and (5) collaboration with community organizations. (SK)

Reviews research and other literature on hunters' values, ethics, motivations, connection to the land, environmental attitudes, and wildlife knowledge and attitudes. Suggests that hunting in its best and most ethical sense shares and supports the goals of outdoor education. Contains 32 references. (SV)