Education & Pedagogy

Reports research which indicates current economics curricula fail to significantly influence student commitment to the normative foundations of the free enterprise system. Demonstrates how schools have potential for teaching economic values to youth. Concludes economic education should include latent and manifest curricula to better develop understanding of our economic system. (Author/BR)

A new Massachusetts law requiring foreign students to pay the true cost of their education is felt to be the first of its kind. The law's constitutionality and its implications for international education are being examined. (MSE)

A rationale is presented for the development of specialized personnel preparation programs to train secondary special educators as employment training specialists and such a program at the University of Vermont is described. Philosophical and theoretical bases, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the employment training specialist are given. (Author/DB)

Intent statements of 795 parent education programs were analyzed for identification of the valued end discussed in the statement and the intended object for the valued end. Results are discussed regarding implications for applying the methodology to other areas of home economics and to the study of the valued ends field. (JOW)

Identifies some of the problems of attitude assessment in science education. Describes the development of the Attitude Toward the Subject Science Scale (ATSSS) and gives an overview of the Ajzen and Fishbein attitude theories. Provides five sample items. (YP)

Discusses the importance of environmental education in society. Stresses the need to make it a professional priority and bring the public and the education establishment to a strong awareness of environmental issues. Challenges professional educators to become more committed to the goals of environmental education. (CW)

Investigated were 17-year-old British students' comments on their previous science education. Satisfying science education entails (1) relevance, coherence and continuity; (2) concern for student needs; (3) and practical work such as inquiry activity. (YP)

The Alliance for Arts Education, formed by an agreement between the U.S. Department of Education and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, D.C.), aims to advance arts education for all U.S. students through networking activities. This article highlights center activities, suggests fine arts leadership strategies, and lists available Kennedy Center resources. (MLH)

Presents chapters four, five, and six of "Toward Civilization: A Report on Arts Education," by the National Endowment for the Arts. Topics include "The Case for Testing and Evaluation in the Arts,""Teachers of the Arts," and "Research Priorities in Arts Education." (GEA)

Briefly reviews education for map librarianship and identifies map collections available to schools of library education. The discussion covers concepts critical to library work with maps and suggestions for including those concepts in various curricula. (seven references) (Author/CLB)

This study supports the conclusion that marketing education (ME) programs at both secondary and postsecondary levels are making important contributions to business in Minnesota snd Texas. It provides a more structured approach to examining the nature of ME on marketing and on students. (JOW)

Presented are 19 abstracts of research papers produced by participants in the Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics' (RECSAM) courses from 1985 to 1987 covering learning and teaching in science and mathematics education. (Author/YP)

Described are the results of surveys concerning children's use of outdoor areas. Discusses design criteria for outdoor education areas for children. Provides suggestions for enhancing children's exposure to wildlife. Considers playgrounds, trails, backyards and neighborhood areas. (CW)

Lists resources to help community colleges integrate international education into their programs and services. Identifies consortia concerned with international education and sources of grants and information. Describes Brevard Community College's (Florida) international education efforts. Discusses specific implications for general education. (DMM)

The article examines the current status of the LOGO programming language and LOGO research within special education. Efficacy conclusions include LOGO's strengths: (1) as a socializing agent; (2) in maintaining the attention of hyperactive children; (3) in improving academic performance; and (4) in increasing self esteem. (Author/DB)