Education & Pedagogy

Traces the historical relationship of Canada's educational system to its constitution. Concludes that the significance of the patriation of Canada's constitution for education includes strengthening a drive for bilingual education, promoting equality of opportunity, and continuing education as a provincial concern while unifying, nationally, the ideals and purposes of education. (NEC)

Recommendations for curriculum made in "The Unfinished Agenda" and recent national marketing education curriculum activities are discussed. A checklist for teachers to use to review their curricula as well as ideas for incorporating the development of basic skills into the marketing education curriculum are also presented. (CT)

Given the many goals of sex education programs, it seems unfair to judge them by the degree to which they meet them all. This paper discusses the effects that sex education programs have on students' knowlege, attitudes, and behavior. (MT)

Describes (in separate articles): computer simulations in science education; how junior high school students revised an experiment; a framework for assessment in science; physics, relevance, and understanding; a science module for a sixth form general studies course; and assessment of providing science education for the 16-19 age group. (JN)

A literature review and survey of accounting educators and practitioners suggest that undergraduate accounting programs in Canada should include more general education and place greater emphasis on English language and composition than at present. (MSE)

The authors ask questions and raise issues for continuing education. The questions provide a perspective for looking at the future integration of education and work. Topics covered are (1) clients, (2) content, (3) modes of delivery, and (4) sources. (CH)

Provides sociological analysis of recent documents on social education in Scotland. Argues that sociological theory underpinning prescriptions for social education takes no account of social inequalities and social conflict in both education and society. Explores contradictions between social education and meritocratic individualism. Discusses reasons for replacement with new hidden curriculum. (NEC)

A qualitative case study explored the role methods courses played in the education of preservice teachers at a large southeastern university. This paper describes the study, and identifies three roles: the relevant role, the liberalizing role, and the critical role. Implications of the findings are explored. (MT)

Provides an account of how the main recommendations of the Plowden Report worked. Explores reasons for the misuse and misunderstanding of child-centered education. Notes recent research and primary school developments which support the Plowden recommendations. (JDH)

Describes a nursing education model that links education and service. The authors describe the purpose and objectives of the model, research missions, areas of joint responsibility between the assistant deans of the school of nursing and the education director of the medical college, and implementation plans. (CT)

The conflict between the policies and procedures of research-oriented universities and the requirements of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) are presented. Results of a survey of 94 teacher education institutions to assess opinions on the importance of accreditation are discussed. (MT)

Discusses an inservice program for teachers during which participants explore ways to use a busy shopping area as a stimulus for learning activities. Recounts examples of interactions between teachers and shopkeepers which resulted in new learning experiences for young children. (TW)

Summarizes expert forecasts on the probable responsibilities of industrial teacher education department leaders in 1990, as presented in a survey of 25 experts. Responsibilities will include resource management, recruitment of academically able students, and acquiring adequate funding. (CH)

Reviews the current status of Black Americans at all levels of education and asserts the need to begin to prepare youths early in their school years for higher education and for careers in teaching. Examines the role of testing in this context. (Author/GC)

The Canadian Human Rights Foundation initiated a survey, using interviews and questionnaires, on promoting human rights education. It was found that the majority of educational practitioners surveyed did not have a policy on human rights education. Methods and techniques to promote this policy are discussed. (JAZ)