Education & Pedagogy

The results of a June 1969 Gallup Poll indicated that 71 percent of the adults questioned favored sex education in the schools. However, public schools now are faced with intensive efforts by extremist groups to discredit family life and sex education programs. Charges aimed at eliminating these programs are seriously affecting many localities. This pamphlet cites extremist strategies in suppressing sex education programs, and contains counterstrategies and guidelines for education associations and school systems that desire to establish or continue such programs. (Author)

The Illinois Board of Higher Education attempts to provide a statistical picture of the space that has been constructed for Illinois public higher education and the utilization of that space. And it attempts to identify and explain current issues facing Illinois public higher education related to capital improvements. Recommended guidelines for future capital improvements in public higher education are grouped under four headings: space data, instructional facilities, special facilities, and capital resources needs. (Author)

The authors illustrate the application of a systems approach for educational decision-makers through utilization of a special education systems simulation model with emphasis on teacher training. It is noted that the model provides a procedure to answer "what if" type questions before actually implementing a proposed program. Discussed are the implications of such variables as legislative intent, certification guidelines, and funding sources; and considered is the impact of these variables on teacher training (and upon each other). (IM)

One of a series on critical issues in vocational-technical education, this paper applies the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education recommendations concerning urban vocational education to a specific inner city school system, the Durham, North Carolina, Public School System, which is seen as a microcosm of our large urban systems. Issue is taken with the Council's recommendations, and suggestions are made which are considered applicable to other urban systems to further enhance urban vocational education. (HD)

This bibliography lists books, documents, and journal articles appearing during the past five years on the evaluation of student teachers. In addition to references dealing specifically with this topic, a number of references on the related topics of teacher effectiveness, teacher evaluation, and teacher supervision have been included. Most entries are annotated. Sources consulted include BRITISH EDUCATION INDEX, CANADIAN EDUCATION INDEX, CURRENT INDEX TO JOURNALS IN EDUCATION, CANADIAN BOOKS IN PRINT SUBJECT GUIDE, DIRECTORY OF EDUCATION STUDIES IN CANADA, RESOURCES IN EDUCATION, and SUBJECT GUIDE TO BOOKS IN PRINT. (MM)

Listed are some considerations, including advantages and disadvantages, of doctoral internships in special education programs within state education agencies. Among advantages noted are that the student gains knowledge of the daily functioning of a state department while maintaining relations with his university, and that an awareness of other professionals in the field is increased; and among disadvantages reported are that the internship may increase the length of a doctoral program, and that the student may be assigned specific responsibilities without accompanying authority. (IM)

This publication is a module designed for use in undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood, reading, children's literature, and special education and for in-service courses for paraprofessionals. The module is presented in two parts. Part one is the manual, which (1) describes the mode of administering the module and (2) briefly describes each activity/element with suggestions for the instructor and comments on the materials. (MB)

Ten essays are presented that consider a number of philosophical and technical issues associated with an emerging curriculum strategy known as competency-based education. Among them are: The debate over the relevance of liberal versus practical subjects; faculty renewal; the impact of reform on the student; the validation of excellence; and the technology of curriculum change. These issues are given new meaning and emphasis when examined within the context of a competency perspective. (LBH)

This booklet contains more than 100 brief descriptions of early childhood projects, activities, studies, and legislation obtained from newsletters, bulletins, and the Education Commission of the States' (ECS) 1974 Annual Survey. Only legislation and activities that have been validated or newly reported are included. Bills which failed or were vetoed or carried over are not included. All entries are indexed both by subject and by state. The ECS survey instrument is included. (JMB)

Summaries of 34 educational research projects, completed or in progress in Turkey during 1971-72, are contained in this survey. Information is outlined in 12 major categories: title, organization, researcher(s), progress status, bibliographic references, background and aim(s), size and composition of sample, methods, main findings, number of workers, time schedule, and source of finance. Various research topics include access to higher education, achievement, art, attitudes, communication skills, curriculum development, elementary and secondary education, higher education, teacher training, and social sciences. (JR)

This paper proposes eight direct and three indirect ways for college and university departments to share the responsibility for better social studies instruction through improved teacher education, principally by teaching the student how to relate the content gained in social studies courses to the teaching methods presented in education courses. In each case, the setting is considered, the problem in teacher preparation described, a solution proposed, and advantages and disadvantages of the proposed solution listed. (SG)

Information services in vocational education should describe for the student the reality of different professions--current characteristics and socio-economic conditions--and the chances for development in particular professions. This document discusses the need for such information in vocational education for making intelligent career choices and for preparing for those choices. The dangers of false and insufficient information are discussed, along with what specific action the school can take to improve information facilities and services. (VM)

A proposed Outdoor Education Conference and Service Complex in Raleigh County, West Virginia, that will offer opportunities for an outdoor education program closely correlated with classroom activities is discussed in this document. The site is described, and suggested units for study during the resident program for 6th-grade pupils are presented in the areas of language arts, life science, mathematics, social studies, astronomy, earth science, music, and physical education. Information concerning the development of a school museum is also provided. (PS)

In his speech on Founder's Day at Minnesota Metropolitan State College, the U.S. Commissioner of Education praises the experimental college for its innovative approach to higher education. Minnesota Metropolitan is providing such flexibility in departing from the traditional place and schedule of academic studies, in departing from the traditional age requirements for students, and in departing from the traditional preconceptions of higher education--studies isolated from the realities of daily life and all too often unrelated to the needs of the individual student or to the needs of the society in which he lives. (HS)

This annotated bibliography encompasses selected citations in the journal literature published between 1968 and 1971. The listing is alphabetical by author or corporate author and comprises such issues as busing, inequality of education, textbook treatment of black Americans, "Jensenism," compensatory education programs, school finance, community control of schools, preschool programs for the disadvantaged, intelligence testing, school integration, academic achievement and self concept, television and the preschool child, teacher education for urban schools, and the like. (RJ)