Education & Pedagogy

Discusses the Yale Report of 1828 in terms of an entrepreneurial future. Discusses how liberal education came to America in the 17th Century and explains how the Yale Report interprets this heritage. Evaluates the nature of this effort in terms of the political impact on the future of liberal education in the United States. (BR)

Presents the 17th annual listing of mathematics education research published by this journal. Lists references alphabetically by author within the three categories of research summaries, articles, and dissertations. Indexes appropriate references with an age or grade level. Annotates studies which focused on mathematics education. (TW)

A survey of prospective teachers preparing for elementary education careers investigated their perceptions of education reform as it relates to financial issues. Some of the following topics were addressed: (1) salary issues; (2) adjustments in the length of instructional time; (3) merit pay; and (4) pay for special assignments. Respondents were dissatisfied with compensation prospects. (AF)

Identifies the potential roles of art teachers, urban planners, and community groups in education programs that enable students to understand the built environment. Proposes a new branch of art education that stresses knowledge of the social and political context in which built environments are formed. Stresses the shaping of student consciousness. (KO)

Describes the Archi-Teacher project which is designed to help the classroom teacher cultivate students' sensitivity and knowledge about design elements in their environment. Discusses the master teacher component of this project and notes the ease with which design education can be fitted into the general curriculum. Provides information on sample projects. (KO)

Describes a new system for teaching architectural education known as Architectural Design Education. States that this system, developed by Anne Taylor and George Vlastos, introduces students to the problem solving process, integrates creative activities with traditional disciplines, and enhances students' and teachers' ability to relate to their environment. Highlights materials needed. (KO)

Presents comments concerning Lawrence A. Cremin's, "American Education: The Metropolitan Experience, 1876-1980." Robert Church characterizes this volume as providing further evidence for distrusting mass schooling. Michael B. Katz notes that the work provides insight into Cremin's political stance while Harold Silver discusses its relevance for the future. Cremin responds to these comments. (KO)

Discusses contemporary developments in professional education for library and information personnel in the People's Republic of China over the last decade. Trends and directions toward strategic planning and further improvements are discussed. A list of universities and colleges offering library and information science programs is appended. (13 references) (CLB)

Surveys the role of political and ideological education leaders among university students in China. Reports a study done at Beijing University that measured the amount of political education received by political leaders and measured opinions about political education work. Suggestions are proposed to improve attitudes concerning political education. (GG)

Reports on a survey of 247 education inspectors who built a portrait of conditions in Nigerian primary schools from their visits to and supervision of teachers. Results suggest that many teachers are undertrained, additional classrooms are needed, and basic teaching aids and textbooks are in short supply. (RJC)

Teacher education programs should be based on a developmental process that individualizes professional learning and continues long enough to produce well-qualified professionals. This process could enable a carefully selected individual to become initially qualified enough to survive the early pressures and to serve for many years as a truly successful and respected professional. (CB)

This article discusses the evolution of physical education and sport in the People's Republic of China from a sociocultural perspective. Included in the discussion are descriptions of elementary, secondary, and university programs, as well as the recruitment and training process for elite athletes. (IAH)

An argument is made for increasing community-based art education programs for adults. Identification of this need emerged from information gathered in a 24-month field research project designed to examine how the attitudes of persons supporting the arts might influence local school policies on arts education. (KO)

This examination of the General Education Initiative recommends: provision of a range of special educational services from total segregation to full-time integration; expanded efforts to determine the efficacy of various education placements; increased integration for students with mild to moderate disabilities; and integration training for teachers, administrators, and parents. (JDD)

This article tackles the broad issue of the intersection of sexuality, disability, and sex education. Myths and stereotypes about the nonsexual disabled woman are examined, as are issues of identity, dating and other loving relationships, sexual abuse, sex education, sexuality related services, and inclusion of disabled students in curriculum and classroom. (IAH)