Education & Pedagogy

The professional development of vocational education personnel is becoming a critical issue as a result of the expanding role of vocational education, federal legislation, and an impending teacher shortage. Current efforts to meet this challenge are described in 18 reviews which concern opinion leaders, disadvantaged youth, career development, teacher education, emerging occupations, teaching methods, postsecondary programs, teacher recruitment, dropout prevention, manpower training, performance criteria, preservice education, and national conferences on teacher education. "Plain Talk," a continuing column by the editor, discusses the importance of establishing and implementing educational priorities. The bibliography lists an additional 28 related reports. (CH)

University adult education in Britain must seek to uplift ordinary people (as opposed to condescending to them) by helping them share the experience of "the best art, the best knowledge and ideas of out time." Universities must be prepared to serve the community and put their ideas to the test of everyday life while upholding the standards of scholarship. Adult education is indispensable, especially in view of the great social and educational inequality remaining in British society. However, such education must be part of a total cultural strategy involving better school education, theaters, art galleries, arts centers, and the best use of broadcasting at national, regional, and local levels. (Thirty-one references are included.) (LY)

This annotated bibliography of about 150 items on women's continuing education begins with descriptions of a newsletter and three bibliographies, followed by documents on sex differences in ability, achievement, and role perception. Four other sections cover employment related interests and needs, women's participation in programs by universities and voluntary organizations, guidance and counseling, low income and otherwise disadvantaged women, and homemaking education activities and needs. Finally, the state of women's education in France, India, Thailand, Tunisia, Australia, the Soviet Union, Chile, Peru, East Africa, and other nations and regions, is reviewed and evaluated. Also included are a list of ERIC/AE publications and instructions for ordering from EDRS. (LY)

THIS PROGRESS REPORT GIVES STATISTICAL DATA ON IMPORTANT QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES. INFORMATION ON ENROLLMENTS, SCHOOL RETENTION RATES AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, LEVELS OF SUPPORT, AND INVESTMENT IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IS INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION. A SECOND SECTION CONTAINS AN OVERVIEW OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND DISCUSSES FUNDAMENTAL VALUES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS, ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION, PROGRAMS, NEW DEVELOPMENTS, AND PROBLEMS. THIS DOCUMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS CATALOG NO. FS 5.210--10005-64-A FOR 30 CENTS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS, U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20402. (AF)

The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) study on teacher education is divided into four sections; (1) placing the problem of the ongoing need for teachers in perspective; (2) policy recommendations to the IBHE on relevant aspects of teacher education; (3) the rationale for recommendations made to the IBHE; (4) ideas and programs that could improve teacher education but would be appropriate as policy recommendations to the IBHE. The appendices contain the subcommittee reports and a national perspective on teacher supply and demand. (Author/KE)

This annotated bibliography is designed to assist research in vocational education by providing access to documents, journal articles, and current projects related to postsecondary vocational education. The report literature and journal articles cited were found in a search of "Resource in Education" (RIE), "Abstracts of Instructional and Research Materials" (AIM/ARM), and "Current Index to Journals in Education" (CIJE), and cover information most relevant to the topical area and representative of previous work. Citations are included for 20 documents, 9 journal articles, 7 AIM/ARM documents, and 1 project. Also included are instructions for ordering the cited materials. (NJ)

This book presents a procedure for improving, through the medium of physical education activities, the learning ability of children. Rather than using systematic exercises for the correction of certain perceptual-motor deficiencies, learning ability can be enhanced through active games, rhythmic activities, and self-testing activities. Covering a wide range of activities and skills, this book discusses the nature of compensatory physical education; perceptual-motor development; use of broad categories of curriculum content for compensatory physical education; body-concept; laterality and directionality; kinesthetic and tactile perception; visual and auditory perception, and implementing compensatory physical education. (JD)

"Options in Education" is a radio news program which focuses on issues and developments in education. This transcript contains discussions of the arts in education--poetry, music, and art; learning to speak properly; the separation of speech and writing; music education; teaching children about art; and a pilot television program which teaches math skills. Participants in the program include John Merrow and Wendy Blair, moderators; Connie Goldman; Stanley Kiesel; Victor Drilea; Conrad Stawski; Winnifred Horner; Leo T. Burley; Howard Gardner; Ellsworth Erikson; and Jesus Torvino. (JM)

Reported are summaries of meetings held to: (1) identify and discuss environmental education in the region; (2) review the guidelines and recommendations of the Belgrade Workshop of 1975 in the light of each region's environmental education needs; (3) discuss ways to develop the exchange of ideas and information so as to establish or strengthen a regional network system and cooperation in environmental education; and (4) formulate regional strategies for future action. Brief summaries are included from meetings held by 12 African countries, 17 Asian countries, 13 Arab countries, 19 Latin American countries, and 27 European countries plus Canada and the United States. (RH)

This final report of the Work Group on Education and Training of the United States National Committee for the International Hydrological Decade presents an overview of the educational needs in the United States and its educational and training involvement with other countries regarding hydrological and water resources technology. Contained are conclusions and recommendations regarding education at university and pre-university levels, continuing education and technology transfer programs, international activities, education and manpower assessments, and institutional needs. Each of these areas is discussed in detail. (CS)

This study was concerned with two things: (1) to determine whether a generally accepted definition of environmental education was extant; and (2) to determine whether a generally accepted substantive structure of environmental education was extant. It was determined that no single generally accepted definition was extant. The key words and phrases used most frequently were synthesized into a mediating definition of environmental education. It was also determined that a generally accepted substantive structure for environmental education was not extant in the literature. It was the author's opinion that a structure could be constructed utilizing the components of philosophy, precept, and expected outcome. Criticisms of the past literature were identified. Paradigms were designed to illustrate the structures identified. (RH)

This is a supplement to ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION EDUCATION: A SELECTED ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY published in 1974. Publishers of books were invited to submit recent publications for review; those listed are the committee's choices as the best of those received. Materials are listed for the following levels: (1) Primary (Early Childhood through Grade 3); (2) Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6); (3) Junior High (Grades 7-9); (4) Senior High (Grades 10-12); (5) College; and (6) General Reading. Within each level, the materials are listed under content readings. Each reference has usual bibliographic information and a brief annotation. A publisher's directory and an index to authors are also included. (RH)

This is the fourth edition of the ERIC/SMEAC DIRECTORY OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. This edition contains summaries of 207 efforts, 121 of which were not reported in earlier editions. The remaining 86 are more recent reports of environmental education projects and programs previously described in the second and/or third editions. Included are summaries of efforts spanning a broad spectrum: K-12 formal education, post-secondary formal education, governmental agencies, and private organizations. Entries are listed by state. Each entry usually includes information relating to current program efforts, a person to contact regarding the program, materials available, and future plans. (RH)

What are the needs of adults and resources for postsecondary continuing education in the northern New York State region? An overall study, developed to answer this question surveyed: (1) newspapers; (2) educational providers; (3) students; (4) institutions; (5) the general population; (6) educators; (7) librarians and libraries; (8) health care agencies; (9) industries; (10) Fort Drum; (11) performers in the arts; (12) teachers for continuing education courses; (13) counselors of adults; and (14) Head Start parents. Conclusions, recommendations, and a bibliography are included. (KE)

This entire report is in outline form and begins with short paragraphs from seven social analysts predicting the future. The next section contains predictions on the long-range future of American society with implications for professional education programs from eight scientists. The third section, predictions of the long-range future of professional education programs, consists of lists under the headings of professional roles, and preparation emphases. The final section explains long-range planning and lists a sequence of events in planning for long-range planning. (MLF)