Education & Pedagogy

Describes the Telescopes in Education Program (TIE), an educational outreach project sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and developed in collaboration with the Mount Wilson Institute which provides data to professionals who may not have access to telescopes. (DDR)

The structure of postsecondary education has been reconceptualized in terms of distance education which can help two-year institutions serve more students without increasing staff levels. The focused preparation required for distance teaching may improve overall teaching quality. (SK)

According to the vocational education administrators interviewed, improving the image of vocational education ranks among their greatest challenges. Other issues they face include funding up-to-date equipment, keeping up with legislation, and evaluating program effectiveness. (JOW)

In-depth interviews with 30 Chicanos/Chicanas identified structural constraints impeding adult education participation. Themes included marginalization (exclusion, invisibility, inferior status); learner expectations of the environment, organization, and teaching-learning exchange; and intercultural understanding (cultural identity and language). (SK)

Describes how, as he seeks re-election, President Bush is considering issuing a scathing critique of higher education early next year, demanding greater accountability from colleges. He may use the renewal of the Higher Education Act to attack colleges for high costs and dropout rates. (EV)

Contends that drama education is a potent and emotional way of learning that connects to other areas of the curriculum. Describes ways in which drama and story-telling inspire students from elementary grades to pre-service teacher training. (PM)

Interviews with 11 Oregon juvenile corrections educators examined their understanding of their role in the special education process. Their responses revealed some misunderstandings about accommodations, emotional disturbances, and learning disabilities, indicating a need for professional development. (JOW)

Urges a repositioning of higher education away from postmodernist mindsets. Proposes that the future of mass higher education lies in attracting adults from a wide social spectrum and in defending the public nature of truth and values. (Contains 56 references.) (Author/SK)

Reviews the history of parent education in Canada, describes the current scene, and identifies directions for future development of parent education policy and programming. (Contains 40 references.) (JOW)

Ponders possible answers to questions about the low enrollment of women and minorities in science and mathematics courses. Probes the meaning of the word 'equal' and suggests ways to engage in dialogue about equity. (DDR)

Outlines the developments and outcomes of the National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN). Highlights the collaborative relationship with the Association for Science Education (ASE) and developments in networking and communicating. (DDR)

This article discusses postmodern and cultural relativist ideas in special education. It offers examples of how the adoption of these doctrines is dangerous and destructive to students with special needs and explores possible resolutions. (Contains references.) (Author)

Interprets Camus' Myth of Sisyphus as an entrepreneurial perspective, a novel way of thinking about learning processes for management education that contrasts with the traditional and conceptually limiting emphasis on control and efficiency. Contains 35 references. (SK)

Discusses why all institutions of higher education should take e-learning seriously. E-learning, in this discussion, refers to all sorts of electronic delivery systems for education. Outlines strategies for ensuring that e-learning is effective. (SLD)

Calls for the convergence of the public and private sectors in Polish higher education, particularly the procedures and institutions for the evaluation and accreditation of higher education institutions. (EV)