Education & Pedagogy

John Dewey believed that man can only learn about the world through experience. He included music as part of his "core curriculum," in which children learned by doing. This progressive education emphasized self-expression and individual fulfillment, but did not mean the abandonment of knowledge and techniques in teaching music. (CS)

Critiques educational reform movement. Believes that unless the human dimension is improved, all reform proposals will fail. If American public education is to be saved, a better job of teaching the link between public education and a free society is needed. (MD)

Issues (1976-80) of five popular women-oriented magazines were examined to determine special education content. Good Housekeeping had the highest content of special education material. Physical and sensory impairments were the exceptions most written about. The potential of popular magazines in providing special education information is stressed. (CL)

The California State Department of Education has appointed a Master Plan Committee to develop methods to reform education. As a main objective the committee formulated a model for high school graduation requirements. The issues of teacher education and shortage of capable mathematics teachers are also addressed. (DF)

The authors explore a new area of labor education--helping union members deal with workplace health and safety problems--by examining a program at Indiana University. They discuss the use of a naturalistic responsive evaluation format as a means of assessing such programs. (SK)

The State Education Agency's (SEA) role in gifted education is examined, and the need for mandatory legislation concerning gifted education and special teacher certification noted. The SEA's efforts in staff development and in promoting cooperation among postsecondary and secondary students are considered. (CL)

Graduate education faces the task of adapting to changes in the greater society so that its traditional influence may not only be maintained but broadened. Continued delay in reaching a strong national commitment to graduate education will reduce the preeminence of this nation. (Author/MLW)

In his testimony before the Congressional Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational Education, the president-elect of the Music Educators National Conference stresses the importance of including the arts in all levels of education. Suggestions of things that Congress can do on behalf of arts education are presented. (RM)

Presents the rationale for a teacher education program based on a grounding in developmental theory and describes an existing model master's degree curriculum. Argues that teacher education must be structured to develop in students a knowledge base for methodical thinking and a willingness to apply research findings. (MJL)

Health educators can play a significant role in reducing public misconceptions about safety belts and child restraints. Ten articles deal with federal education efforts to promote occupant protection, safety belt education resources, and attitudes of rural areas toward restraints and loan programs. Various safety programs are described. (DF)

Translation of educational research into practical strategies that have impact on teacher education students is a problem in the teaching profession. This article offers suggestions for teacher educators to consider when planning for preservice teacher education programs. (DF)

To aid teacher educators in preparing effective instructors of adults, this article offers an assessment of teacher effectiveness in adult education. Included is an examination of methodology and findings with regard to what constitutes the desirable knowledge, skill, and personality characteristics of adult educators. (DF)

The teacher education standards presented here provide criteria by which to assess both preservice and inservice programs that seek to improve the quality of social studies education. They can be used as guides for either planning or reviewing existing programs. (RM)

Describes activities for preschool and kindergarten children that encourage the development of a favorable attitude towards, an interest in, and awareness of the environment. In addition, children will develop observation and processing skills such as identifying, classifying, measuring, and communicating. Objectives, materials needed, and procedures for each activity are provided. (BC)

Examines the thesis that people must derive more cognitive mileage from environmental education programs by involving themselves in the physical interactions in the environment and their underlying principles. Environmental education has too often focused only on sensitivity, understanding, and sympathy with regard to plant and animal surroundings. (BC)