Education & Pedagogy

The author urges the infusion of career concepts into art education at all grade levels as a way of (1) developing students as lifelong consumers and/or producers of art; and (2) demonstrating that art has economic viability and should, therefore, not be considered a frill in the school curriculum. (SJL)

Reviews the national state-of-practice of vocational education evaluation mandated by the 1976 Education Amendments. Describes existing practices and procedures, compliance efforts, and major factors hindering states' compliance. (SK)

This national study of 929 correctional facilities reports on the status of vocational education programs offered by 384 of the institutions. Also discussed are the 34 standards developed for planning and and evaluating correctional vocational education programs. (LRA)

Different approaches to program planning in the field of university continuing education are presented, including the purchase model, the doctor-patient model, and the process consultation model. The author adds another approach, the client approach, which represents the traditional relationship between the helper and the helped. (CT)

The author draws attention to the quantitative and qualitative targets set for achievement by the National Adult Education Programme in India. She recommends a thorough and extensive use of educational media, not merely for motivational purposes, but for raising awareness and training the large numbers of instructors required to run the program. (Author/CT)

Reviews the needs assessment studies described in this journal issue. Concludes that (1) lessons from completed needs assessments can help continuing education practitioners plan and conduct future studies, and (2) a rational, need-reduction, decision-making approach can improve continuing education programs. (CT)

The authors highlight three important areas in which changes significant for American education are likely to occur in the 1980s. They discuss the implications of shifts in the American population, emerging developments in educational technology, and the federal role in education. (Author/SJL)

Reports results of a study that identified successful activities in attracting women into engineering education. Data were provided from a cross-sectional survey of all U.S. engineering schools (N=289), a focused study of 60 "extreme case" schools, and an in-depth study of Georgia Institute of Technology. (CS)

Provides a viewpoint regarding the failure in engineering education to realize the most fundamental goals of liberal studies. These authors develop the theme of "transcendental engineering," a conception that bridges the gap between theoretical disciplines of the liberal arts college and practical studies of the engineering schools. (CS)

Examines the evolution of adult basic education (ABE) legislation over the past 15 years, illustrating the varying nature of the federal government-state education department relationship, political influences on educational legislation, and the changing definitions of the scope of ABE. (SK)

Discusses the implications for adult education from six influences: (1) increase in the median age of the population, (2) inflation, (3) consumerism, (4) status of women, (5) political conservatism, and (6) public disenchantment with the current state of education. (SK)

This article presents the two key recommendations and some additional excerpts from the proposed New Jersey master plan for higher education. The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) is studying the impact of this plan not only on higher education, but on the preparation and certification of public school teachers. (Author/SJL)

Summaries are presented of evaluation research on a National Dairy Council guide for integrating nutrition education into high school health education courses. The program was found to be effective in improving both general health test performance and nutrition test performance. (JMF)

The forthcoming yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education focusing on philosophy of education is described. Included are comments on the proper role of philosophy in the education of educators, expectations of what philosophers have to offer educators, and a curriculum for doctoral programs in philosophy of education. (JMF)

An intensive 12-week interdisciplinary course, involving wilderness field work and class discussion, is described. The course integrates various disciplines in an intensive 18-credit examination of principles and knowledge surrounding wilderness and civilization issues. (RE)