Education & Pedagogy

Discusses the involvement of British universities with workers' education and recent developments in university adult education. Reviews the ways in which university provision for trade unionists has developed in practice during the last decade, scrutinizing the degree to which the prescriptions of two recent reports have been implemented. (CT)

Examines the historical, political, and economic context of differentiated schooling. Argues that tracking perpetuates inequality. Evaluates the influence on education of the politics of economic scarcity, social conservatism, and assumptions about abilities and the role of schools in providing equal opportunity. (KH)

The question of who should train teachers and control teacher education is not new, but first it is necessary to determine what a teacher should be. Then goals should be to find the best models of teacher education, provide alternative career paths for teachers, and develop a new national teacher examination. (MT)

Discussed are possible ways in which new technology will affect society, particularly its impact on the distribution of power and economic wealth. Also considered are the impact of technological change on educational goals, education about technology, and use of technology in education. Implications for the future are addressed. (JN)

A content analysis of topics relating to sex education as dealt with in five different postsecondary biology textbooks by different educational boards is made on a comparative basis. One finding is that the texts focus on facts rather than on social implications or utility. (Author/JN)

Reviews research showing the effects of community college vocational education on program graduates' employability and income. Cites studies revealing women and minorities concentrated in programs for low-paying occupations. Warns of the problems in overemphasizing high technology and contract training programs. (AYC)

This article attempts to define the "South of Europe" on a cultural, economic, and educational level in preparation for several articles in this and the next two issues of "European Journal of Teacher Education" which will examine teacher education in the Mediterranean region of Europe. (MT)

Emphasizes the great value of teaching American students both sides of an issue--good and bad--to allow them to fairly determine the truth without teacher indoctrination. Illustrates the point with examples in world history and economics history, stressing that acknowledging wrongdoing is the first step in good education. (TRS)

Explores the differences between educational and socio-political values. Maintains that the task of education is not wholly exhausted by the demands of government or prevailing society. Proceeds to consider the aims of multicultural education from a purely rational, culture-free, perspective. (JDH)

Provides a short history of chemistry education in the United States. Indicates that although the chemistry of the first half of the twentieth century was theoretical in nature, chemistry teaching today seems to be returning to the utilitarian focus of colonial chemistry. (JN)

The training and retention of teachers is discussed including: academically able students not attracted to teaching, elimination of teacher education programs and assumption of their role by the liberal arts, improving teacher education, satisfactory career environment, and teacher surplus or shortage. (MLW)

The competency assessment and remediation sequence used to ensure student readiness to progress through the curriculum at the University of North Carolina's Dental Auxiliary Teacher Education program is described. The frequency of need for remediation was analyzed. (Author/MLW)

This article discusses three issues: (1) the decline in the number of people entering teaching; (2) the need for more young Black people to enter the profession; and (3) the development of a program by the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University to recruit and assist Black students. (MT)

The role that education plays in Malaysia's attempt to eliminate social and economic imbalance is discussed and the outcomes in the educational system brought about by post-independent educational planning are examined. (RM)

Links between engineering education and research carried out in universities and industry in Sweden are close. This is accomplished by a framework of representation from industry, society, and professional organizations in the planning and management of engineering education as well as by a direct cooperation in actual course work. (Author/JN)