Education & Pedagogy

Discusses the responses of mathematics teachers to the use of videotape recordings of mathematics teaching as a possible solution to the problem of teacher isolation. (Contains 20 references.) (MDH)

Presents arguments for and against the appropriateness of philosophical hermeneutics as a framework for natural science education. Discusses reasons for its relevance to science and to the problem of meaning in science education. Suggests that each science be viewed as a language. (Contains 29 references.) (MDH)

Focuses on the different institutions that provide postcompulsory education and training around the world. Summarizes international patterns of governance and organization, enrollment trends, financing methods, faculty characteristics, and curricula for short cycle education. (MAB)

Discusses the history of distance education and provides historical background on the development of the Open Learning Institute in British Columbia. Topics addressed include the environment of British Columbia; expansion of higher education; political influences; and educational influences, including the role of Simon Fraser University. (Contains 43 references.) (LRW)

Proposes an alternative strategy to link, through health care policy initiatives, the large existing infrastructure in continuing medical education (CME) to institution- and community-based programs designed to achieve optimum patient outcomes and resource consumption. (Author)

Describes the creation and implementation of the School University Partnership Providing Opportunities for Real Teaching in Physical Education at Adelphi University (New York), a field-based collaboration between preservice teachers and 20 school districts. (SM)

Questions assumptions of contractualism: education as a private commodity, enlightened self-interest, specifiability of outcomes, individualistic view of humanity, client awareness of best interests. Quality of a contractualist approach may be diminished through fragmentation, inflexibility, orthodoxy, situationalism, inequality, or individualistic functionalism. (SK)

Explores trends in student performance in math and science. Presents a plan devised by a group of educators for revitalizing science education with the establishment of national standards. Discusses how this attempt at curriculum reform compares with past attempts, current problems, and its chances of succeeding. (MCO)

In a pluralistic environment, adult/continuing education leaders can reinforce such values as belief in the educational potential of nontraditional learners, dedication to adult/continuing education goals, consistency, professionalism, integrity, positive aspects of diversity, focus on real learning instead of credit accumulation, and commitment to lifelong learning. (SK)

A discussion of distance education outlines its development, identifies its characteristics, and analyzes three existing program types and the needs they serve. The Irish National Distance Education Centre, which uses a cooperative approach with several institutions, is presented in greater detail. (MSE)

Investigated Israeli Arab teachers' attitudes toward inclusion of family life education program in schools, possible subject areas for instruction, and parent involvement. Results indicated high degree of support for family life education and narrow range of subject areas considered appropriate for Arab classes. Parent involvement was considered essential. (Author/NB)

Addresses the place of education within the European Community legal system; highlights the lines of thinking behind the community's educational support programs; and concludes by focusing on the role of the European Court in shaping the community's distinctive education law. (119 references) (MLF)

Staff communication patterns were observed during 13 open-heart surgeries to identify the transfusion decision makers. It was determined that targeting decision makers for continuing medical education would improve the quality of transfusion practice and increase the efficiency of continuing education. (SK)

Notes that traditional health care focus on individual clients is being replaced by family as unit of analysis for education, service, and research. Sees family nurses at forefront of movement. Describes two perspectives on current practices in family nursing education and explores critical imperatives for the future. (Author/NB)

Teachers who work in today's urban schools need to be prepared to work with culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse students. Teacher education programs need to make changes in curricula, clinical experiences, and commitment to urban schools if teachers are to be successful in helping these students achieve learning success. (IAH)