Education & Pedagogy

This annual listing of research in mathematics education contains annotated citations of research papers and monographs dated 1999 and abstracted for the ERIC database. Journal articles focusing on the interpretation and implications of mathematics education research are also featured. An index of dissertations by institution and a list of journals searched are included. (Author)

This DVD begins a conversation about the education workforce for the year 2020. The video was shown as part of the 2006 Annual Meeting Opening Night Program and was followed by a panel discussion among teacher educators, moderated by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) President/CEO Sharon P. Robinson.

This report contains conference presentations on various year-round education programs around the nation. Other presentations discuss year-round education in the urban setting, the role of accrediting associations in year-round education, and a symposium on staff training for year-round education. (JF)

This report is concerned with the place of "nontraditional" students within higher education and the enhanced role of "further education." The Commission favors opening up more options for students outside colleges and universities, more opportunities for returnees to higher education and for all adults who wish to participate in postsecondary education. (MJM)

The role played by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation in promoting public interest in physical education is described. Particular emphasis is placed upon the Association's activities in information and publicity, professional preparation and teacher certification standards, physical fitness, and state and federal physical education legislation. (JD)

An inservice teacher education course focusing on specific competencies for vocational teachers is described. Information is provided on course purposes, content, and activities and resources involved in use of the module. Ordering information and a critique of the module are included. (JD)

Fourteen papers by educators, psychologists, and government officials address the history and current trends in special education in Scotland. Papers consider the following topics: the development of special education in Scotland since 1950, integration of secondary mentally handicapped students, the education of maladjusted children, teacher education, parental involvement, Scottish research, curriculum development, school medical officers, and future developments. (CL)

Higher education is becoming a voluntary self scheduled activity, pursued by individuals from all social strata throughout their lives. Argues that increase in continuing education will accelerate the erosion of the ivory tower university. Reports on a workshop concerned with new approaches to planning for the adult student in higher education. (Author/DN)

Because children who enter school with a previously undetected learning handicap often become caught in a cycle of school failure, the Brookline Early Education Project (BEEP) provides comprehensive diagnostic and educational services for 225 families with preschool children. (CS)

Online education has emerged as an effective and increasingly common alternative to face-to-face instruction in postsecondary education. This article is a summary of effective practices in online instructional methods, including course design, interaction among course participants, and instructor preparation and support.

The Orientation Law on Higher Education, signed into law on November 12, 1968, has profoundly changed the structure of French higher education. Because of its importance it is reprinted in this article in English translation (unofficial). (Author)

In education policy, practice, and discussion, we find ourselves caught between responsibility--fidelity to one's experience, conscience, and discernment--and a narrow kind of accountability. In order to preserve integrity, we (educators and leaders) must maintain independence of thought while skillfully articulating our work to the outside world. (Contains 1 note.)

Vocational-technical teacher education specialized programs (to develop technical expertise) as well as generalized leadership programs (for broad responsibilities) are viewed in light of population changes, technology, and manpower needs through the years. The author concludes that programs need to permit a proper balance of both types of training. (EA)

One of a series (see SE 511 541 - 543) of articles dealing with views of individual science educators concerning the future of secondary school science education as exemplified by developments at the individual's college or university. Described in this paper is a program aimed at preparing science teachers for work in innercity schools. (PEB)

In the past 20 years, scholars and practitioners have committed to measuring the cognitive outcomes of education. In this chapter, the author assesses the movement that focuses on cognition, to the exclusion of other outcomes. An identity-based framework is offered as an alternative.