Education & Pedagogy

Education for global perspectives and non-violent relations is increasingly seen as an important task for schools. This bibliography of monographs, articles, and reports dealing with peace education is heterogeneous in kind and the items are available from a broad range of sources. The listed materials are written in English, German, and the Scandinavian languages; most are of recent origin. (DB)

This pamphlet presents brief reviews of 38 population education software and online systems currently available. It includes mathematical models, simulations, databases, problem-solving games, online systems, and associations. The review includes a description of the program, the level at which it is aimed, required computer hardware, the vendor's address and telephone number, and cost. (KR)

This document examines the state of political education in Germany since reunification. The study chronicles the history of political education in Germany. It argues for greater organization and for creation of standards for political education in German schools. The document offers goals for political education as a subject along with an organizational framework and training program for teachers. Contains a bibliography listing 49 items. (RJC)

Steps of the Joint Staff in Agricultural Education in meeting inservice needs of agriculture teachers in New York State are described. The Joint Staff is comprised of officers of agriculture teachers, professional associations, two-year colleges' division chairpersons, and agricultural education staffs of the State Education Department and Cornell University. (AJ)

On the annual Young Farmer Tours conducted by the Agricultural Education Department of Oklahoma State University, approximately 40 Vo-Ag teachers and local Young Farmers view well-established, viable Young Farmer programs in neighboring States. The tours convince Oklahoma teachers that commitment of resources to adult education will produce definite results. (Author/AJ)

Analyzed the attitudes of white progressive educators during the depression years toward the schooling of minority and ethnic groups. Particular attention is paid to the programs of the Progressive Education Association, the response of southern black educators to progressive education, and to overlooked sources for studying education in the depression era. (Author/DB)

Selected problems identified by the experts in the environmental-population field could be addressed to the home and family life area of home economics education. The article suggests ways in which eco-system concepts and population and family planning education can be incorporated into the curriculum. Selected references follow the article. (Author/AJ)

The curriculum has been far less discussed in higher education than in school education. Indeed, analyses of the literature suggest that the curriculum has only really become a matter for sustained discussion and research in higher education in the present century. This article synthesises the results of a review of the published research literature on the curriculum in higher education, outlining an agenda for future research.

Since the late 1960s research in adult education and the training of adult educators have been important aspects of a well-based adult education system in Romania. The author traces the recent historical background of the development of these emphases, and briefly describes current Romanian training programs and a research symposium. (AJ)

In an examination of methods courses for students of vocational agriculture education, concern is expressed about whether Vo-Ag teachers are mastering techniques which invite student participation. A national survey in which methods course syllabi were analyzed for emphasis on developing competence in teaching techniques is described, and recommendations are made. (AJ)

In attempting to improve the interface of education and the world of work, educators should examine three kinds of scenarios: (1) probable futures--what is most likely to happen; (2) possible futures--what could happen; and (3) preferable futures--what should happen. These are related to vocational, creative career, and quality of life contexts. (LBH)

This article discusses the history of nationalistic education, describes examples of it in Poland, Germany, France, Germany, Russia, and China, and examines selected requirements related to it in the United States. Several approaches for making nationalist education more relevant to a global society are presented. (Author/RM)

This article will focus on involvement of Higher Education Institutions in promoting Education for Sustainable Development through UNEPs flagship programme Global Universities Partnership on Environment and Sustainability. To achieve this, the activities of the network are centered on three pillars: Education, Training and Networking.

In vocational teacher education the desires and needs of industry as the ultimate consumer should direct the essentials of employee preparation programs. Predicting occupational success can be done using four basic approaches which might determine objectives for teacher education: mental testing, job analysis, work sample, and situational assessment. (DS)

Predicting the future is a challenging task for music education, requiring both retrospection, analysis of current events, and foresight. This article examines several predictions from 2001 and challenges music educators to consider factors that may influence the future of teaching music in society.