Education & Pedagogy

Asserts that the sociology of education is fraught with noncommunicating paradigms. Outlines this paradigm split from a critical theory perspective. Discusses the use of history to support education reform efforts. (CFR)

Explains some dimensions of scientific literacy and introduces a framework for contemporary reform. Describes some aspects of the National Science Education Standards including its advocacy for equal access to science education. (19 references) (JRH)

Argues that a multiscience perspective on science education affords richer implications for reflection and practice than does multiculturalism. Recognizes the existence of various types of science at play in all science classrooms, especially personal science, indigenous science, and Western modern science. Discusses implications for curriculum design. (31 references) (Author/JRH)

Criteria most often used by higher education administrators in restructuring higher education in the 1980s and 1990s are outlined. A distinction is made between retrenchment and restructuring. Criteria recommended in the literature are compared with criteria actually used, and the results. Some alternatives are suggested. (MSE)

Provides an interview with Brian Palecek, an English instructor at United Tribes Technical College (UTTC), in Bismarck, North Dakota, and an instructor in UTTC's Integrated Studies Program. Describes the program's attempts to provide an interdepartmental, theme-based curriculum as an alternative to traditional general education practices. (MAB)

Reviews the contributions made by four Michigan communication networks to further statewide distance education, examines the telecommunication services made available by each network, and reviews each network's benefits and limitations. Also discusses the working relationships between the networks and Western Michigan University. (JMV)

Features four organizations that offer elementary, secondary, and postsecondary distance education courses. Topics include contracting with schools to convert their courses to an interactive environment, interactive courseware, testing, electronic discussion groups, and professional training. Notes distance education resources available on commercial online services. (AEF)

Three business schools of the 27 responding (57% rate) have formal environmental management programs; 75% of the others have no environmental education courses and did not integrate such content into other courses. Those that did integrate it included such topics as environmental economics, manufacturing, marketing, accounting, auditing, and law. (SK)

Provides 20 questions and answers concerning the process by which a British center of outdoor education, training, or recreation can become approved to award national vocational qualifications. Discusses institutional evaluation procedures, issues of educational competence, fees, and consortium arrangements for small centers. (SV)

The visits of three North American adult educators to Australia in the 1960s illuminated concerns of university adult education and highlighted two trends begun then: increasing diversification of overseas influences on Australian adult education and more vigorous growth of distinctly Australian thought and practice. (SK)

A critical analysis of recent elementary arts curricula from Quebec, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Ontario (Canada) relies on the discussion of transmission, transaction, and transformation of J. P. Miller and W. Seller (1990). Problematic issues about expectations of art education and instruction are explored. (SLD)

This article contains summaries of two presentations entitled "The Environment and the Environment Crisis," and "Environmental Education as a Response to the Environment Crisis." Describes a four-dimensional model of the environment that is used to understand the environmental crisis and environmental education as a response to the crisis. (LZ)

The article relates one teacher educator's experiences teaching a course in language development to college students in Hawaii's PETOM (Preservice Education for Teaching of Minorities) program. The teacher learned about building on background knowledge, starting with students' experiences, and providing opportunities for dialogs with students. (SM)

Discusses the founding, development, and issues surrounding the Barnes Foundation and its art collection, specifically designed for art education. Also discusses myths about Albert C. Barnes, the Barnes Foundation, and its relationship to the ideas of John Dewey. (CFR)

Focuses on bilingual education programs in Indian schools and communities in the southwestern United States. A social-historical analysis of bilingual education policy is presented, with findings from research on bilingual education. (59 references) (CK)