Education & Pedagogy

A discussion of the universal need, present status, aims, functions, and specific character of pre-primary education introduces a select annotated bibliography on pre-primary education covering the biological, psychological, and social aspects; general educational aspects; teaching aspects; child-centered problems; and the role of adults. (DE)

The Association of American Medical Colleges recommends that academic medical centers assume responsibility for graduate medical education. Results of a survey are presented to determine the plans of the medical centers, the status of these plans, and the centers with completed plans. (PG)

The article reviews the background, philosophy, and objectives of Peru's education system and outlines the innovations within the structure, management, and administration of the system. Emphasis has been placed on basic education at all age levels, developing higher education, and meeting rural needs. (MW)

Since the late 1800s, laboratory schools are dedicated to research and furthering innovation in education. They are also an excellent place for various disciplines to come together in search of best practices.

This article classifies traditional drug education approaches into seven styles and two modes. The author is critical of each style, but presents his model for the use of administrators and drug educators. A review is presented of some studies which are critical to the factual approach to drug education. (Author/BW)

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals tie together equity, justice, and a more inclusive society with ecological sustainability. This article offers teaching strategies for integrating the goal of quality education for sustainability and multicultural education.

Lists authors and titles of papers presented at the Humanities-Social Science Project Workshop at the University of Virginia, 1973, and background papers, all obtainable from the American Society for Engineering Education, Washington, D.C. (See SE 512 799.) (GH)

Presents a framework to help schools make environmental education integrated. The framework is also designed to help teachers decide if and what activities would be appropriate for their classes and to show how decisions can be made which relate environmental education within and across grades. (Author/EB)

An experimental-control pretest and post-test research design was implemented to measure the effects of "Human-Persons and the Use of Psychoactive Agents," a senior high school drug education curriculum. (Author)

Modern drug education is marked by an increased use of the professional from the community as a guest speaker in the classroom. The use of some basic guidelines may assist the teacher in finding a "classroom lawyer," and in making his presentation more meaningful. (Author)

Defines confidence testing and describes several formats which permit student selection and weighting of test items thereby enhancing student-teacher participation in the testing process. (MH)

Defines the concept of assertive speaking as the appropriate expression of personal opinions, feelings, and purposes with respect for self and others without undue anxiety. (MH)

This annotated bibliography lists significant works in the following areas of social studies education: foundations of social studies education, social studies curriculum, social studies instruction, change processes in social studies, teacher education in social studies, societal interpretation, and sources on sources. (DE)

A list of successful art activities that teachers had used with special education children were presented. Additionally, discussion groups reported on defining the terms associated with art therapy and the goals of art education. Recommendations for continued program meetings on the finer issues of special education were included. (RK)

Summarized are comments made in response to a national survey of teacher educators at NABTE institutions, as presented in an address to NATEBOE members at the American Vocational Association's 1975 Convention; questions concerned major trends and developments influencing business education. (AJ)