Education & Pedagogy

Describes Manpower Services Commission (MSC)-funded environmental education programs represented by: (1) a college-based studies center; (2) a local authority team; (3) a local voluntary organization project; and (4) a national voluntary organization project. Includes information on project activities as well as problems and opportunities that have been encountered. (JN)

Physical education teachers face increased risks of tort liablity suits because athletic events tend to be dangerous due to physical contact. Areas that are most vulnerable to tort liablity cases of teacher negligence are discussed. (DF)

This article discusses individualized instruction in physical education programs and suggests how to implement a "levels approach" to meet student needs. The Secondary Physical Education Curriculum and Resource Guide was prepared to integrate curriculum planning components with a focus on individualization. (DF)

The Carnegie Forum on Education and the Economy (CFEE) has begun a 10-year study of educational policy that reflects a world transformed by science and technology. Links between education and the economy and how a national science policy will affect education and the economy are among the areas CFEE will investigate. (JN)

Discusses current national mood regarding importance of science education, what can be done to remedy the gross inadequacy of math and science education that currently exists for the average U.S. student, make-up of target audience for this new strategy, and pedagogical strategy designed to achieve technology literacy. (MBR)

Forty-five "poster session" papers presented at the Seventh Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (Stillwater, Oklahoma 1982) are highlighted. These papers focused on computers in chemistry and chemical education (emphasizing programs) and on instructional innovations (including courses, teaching methods, testing, experiments, and others). (JN)

Over 500 chemical educators met at Oklahoma State University during August 1982 to assess the condition of chemical education in the United States. Lists of conference organizers, technical program organizers and/or moderators, plenary speakers, special projects coordinators, ancillary program organizers, contributors, exhibitors, conference staff, and conference reporters are provided. (Author/JN)

This recommendation provides a definition for computer-literate teachers in the 1980's, which includes computer literacy and attitudinal goals, how microcomputers can be used, and preservice and inservice preparation. Three issues are presented which seem key to designing training. (MP)

The British educational system, in a society with a well-developed class structure, emphasizes excellence and limits opportunity to a small number. The United States, with a political philosophy of equal opportunity, has a more accessible system. (Availability: Dept. of Adult Education, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506) (SK)

Interpretive Structure Modeling (ISM) helps learners integrate their knowledge of our environment. Demonstrated that educators, including two high school biology teachers, could learn ISM and conduct modeling sessions. Includes discussion of models, modeling building, types of models, modeling building and environmental education, and models and computers. (JN)

Describes a plan to restructure and reform Minnesota's kindergarten through 12th-grade education system in an effort to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the future. Discusses student performance, the limits of K-12 education, core competencies, problem-solving skills, and students' responsibility for their own education. (CT)

Presents a model of education designed to address the modes of thinking specific to women, as derived from a survey of 135 women who varied widely in age, background, and educational institution. Argues for a women's education that addresses confirmation of the self as knower, intellectual freedom, connectedness, and collaboration. (KH)

Views on the need for a theory of mathematics education concern three interrelated components: meta-research and development of meta-knowledge on mathematics education as a discipline, development of a comprehensive view of mathematics education using a systems approach, and development of the dynamic regulating role of mathematics education. (MNS)

Appraises the present state of the discipline of English education by examining, contrasting, and relating the science of the supervision of instruction with the "substance" of the study of language, "the English of it." (HOD)

The author discusses a specific innovative partnership that meets the changing needs of employers, students, and educational institutions. Issues include executive education, recruitment activities in connection with graduates of area colleges, consulting and research projects, faculty and educational staff development, remediation, and general education. (CT)