Education & Pedagogy

The societal benefits of an educated citizenry may be lost if "customers" at tuition-driven universities demand less of what they pay for because they value a credential more than the education it represents. Insights from potential employers may help students see the value of education and demand their money's worth.

It is maintained that the advisory board concept of R. Reger is a hollow solution to the problem that exists between teacher preparation programs and local education agencies, and that schools of education must teach the educational process rather than train students in interventions, processes, materials, and settings. (MC)

Teacher educators perform many vital functions: provision of an adequate supply of well-trained teachers through in-service and pre-service education, participation in multi-state activities and research in education to keep abreast of new developments in the field, and services to agriculture teachers and students through various university-sponsored activities. (Author/EA)

Presents a report from the Regalbuto Committee on on-line teaching. (YDS)

Changing philosophies and trends in teacher education are examined. (JD)

Recent federal developments regarding the education of handicapped students are reviewed. (CL)

Representatives of recent major report and study commissions discuss standards and expectations for American education. (JOW)

Describes an effective career education program at an Arizona high school. (MD)