Education & Pedagogy
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Presents a selected, chronological retrospective highlighting both the Reagan Administration's proposal to dismantle the Department of Education and some opposing viewpoints. (Author/MP)
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Interviews Linda Chion-Kenney, reporter for "Education Week" on the subject of what the schools are doing with computers and how they are entering the schools. (DF)
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Community colleges have played a substantial role in providing Americans with access to higher education, and yet they are largely ignored in the debate on higher education. (MSE)
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Reviewing the opposition of classical and vocational education, the author examines the function and tasks of the American Vocational Association in seeking to close the gap between education and work. (SK)
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Argues that economics education should be an essential part of the elementary curriculum for "at-risk" students. Lists major concepts which should be included in the curriculum. (JDH)
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Describes Learn Alaska, an electronic educational system run jointly by the University of Alaska and the state Department of Education. Explains use of teleconferencing, videotex, teletext, and software teledelivery. (JM)
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Consists of two articles focusing on internationalism in agricultural education. Articles emphasize (1) increasing involvement in international agricultural education and (2) global dimensions for postsecondary programs. (CH)
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This article provides an analysis of why the arts suffer from a lack of support by school administrators. It includes five recommendations to help maximize acceptance and support for arts education programs. (JDH)
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Important issues related to the improvement of teacher education are discussed. Internal characteristics of current programs should be considered before reaching the conclusion that extended programs are necessary. (MT)
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Discusses the benefits of using teleconferencing in the business classroom and the important lessons this use can teach students who will enter business. (CH)
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The author, a 40-year-old quadriplegic, discusses his positive experiences as a cooperative education student in the field of writing. (CH)
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Interprets the process of consulting as an adult education process. Identifies four core adult education activities: encouraging self-directedness; honoring and analyzing experience; engaging in critical conversation; fostering critical reflection. (Author)
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Discusses the suggestions of applying "free market" techniques to the education system to facilitate quality in education. Includes topics such as vouchers, magnet schools, and economic incentives. (MCO)
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Reviews the status of citizenship education. Proposes a model in which scholastic journalism takes a partnership role in civic education, thus strengthening high school journalism. (SR)
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In Michigan's plan to restore vitality to agricultural education at all levels, a key strategy has been to encourage various groups to give agricultural literacy a higher priority in their overall operations. (JOW)