Education & Pedagogy

Examines how Christian education strategies have expressed intergenerationalism. Considers three reasons why the development of relevant intergenerational strategies will continue to be critical for effective Christian education in faith communities. Offers five steps to help make faith community educational programs more effectively intergenerational. (CMK)

When the president of George Washington University challenged his education faculty to comment on the status of public schools and higher education, three faculty members (Sylvia Marotta, Sharon Lynch, and William Lynch) recommended expanding disciplinary boundaries, strengthening scholarship, and revamping teacher education. (MLH)

Considers recent hurdles for nurse education within the historical context of the developing nursing curriculum. Traces a pattern and some future indicators from the various obstacles and constraints which have inhibited the progress of nursing in its search for full professional status. (Author/EV)

Reviews literature on women as learners, gender issues in technology use, women's experience of distance education, and barriers to learning. Suggests curriculum strategies (feminist framework, variety of technologies), structural strategies (computer training, learning communities), and teaching strategies (collaboration, empowerment, a network of online educators). (SK)

This issue focuses on the Reinventing Agricultural Education 2020 Project's goal of partnerships and strategic alliances, which serves as a catalyst to ensure that the other goals are accomplished and sustained. Eleven articles discuss establishing partnerships at local, state, and national levels and balancing old alliances with new connections. (JOW)

Reports results from a survey of selected theater education experts regarding their views on what are the most valuable aspects of theater education for students. Discusses their views on the most important learning outcomes of theater education and specific priorities of theater education research. (SR)

Researchers are being exhorted to gather and analyze data for evaluating the efficacy of various instructional approaches and curricula in mathematics education. Addresses one of the fundamental notions in mathematics education research, the concept of evidence. (Contains 12 references.) (ASK)

Describes Turkey's Basic Education Programme that mobilizes resources for a major investment in school facilities through earmarked taxes and public contributions. The program's plan to expand universal 8-year education, improve the quality of instruction and materials, strengthen management capacity to provide basic education, and monitor and evaluate the program is examined. (GR)

Although commercial funding supports much continuing medical education, there is a public perception that funders may influence physician behavior. Solutions include having multiple grantors for continuing education activities, establishing clear standards for grantor behavior, and prohibiting commercial support for related social activities. (SK)

Discusses the importance and future of science education. Suggests that the reason that sciences play a minor role in society is that not enough is being done to show that the sciences are part of everyday life. Provides suggestions for improving science education. (Author/VWL)

Discussion of the need for more educational researchers of color considers trends in the numbers of education doctorates awarded, the relatively few black individuals with doctorates who go into research, and possible reasons for this lack, including lower salaries in higher education than in public education administration. (DB)

For continuing education purposes, a group of 12-15 general practitioners held facilitated small-group discussions with experts. The groups provided practice-relevant topics, opportunity to compare practice patterns, and continuing education credits; they were motivating and effective. (SK)

Presents statements of 35 respondents to the question of what critical changes must be made if technology education is to be of strategic importance to education in the 21st century. Includes a summative statement by Karnes. (SK)

The demand for higher graduation requirements for high school students presents a challenge for career and technical teacher educators as they equip preservice teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to meet new goals. Exemplary teacher education programs are focusing on meeting state standards and linking with industry. (Author/JOW)

Explores current reforms in both mathematics and science education that emphasize the importance of learning in informal settings. Suggests that informal education must include planned and purposeful attempts to facilitate students' understanding of mathematics and science in community settings other than the local school. (Author/CCM)