Education & Pedagogy

The new human capital orientation of the new political administration must result in better education and training for the residents of cities. Both the compulsory education systems and the employment training systems must be revamped. Apprenticeship models hold promise of the vocational education we sorely need. (SLD)

Presents the Clinton administration's position regarding the roles for private and parochial schools in attaining the National Educational Goals adopted in 1989. Discusses the guiding principles of the administration's reform proposals: improved teaching and learning, higher standards for all children, and a commitment to partnership. Highlights upcoming initiatives. (MAB)

Evaluates two preservice, undergraduate science-technology-environment-society (S/T/E/S)-oriented science courses for teachers and one inservice graduate course. (PR)

As a legacy of British colonial rule, Sierra Leone's education system gives half of its budget to higher education, heavily benefits the upper and middle classes and serves the poor and rural populations badly. The illiteracy rate is 85%. Policy recommendations are outlined for resource allocation and major restructuring of the education system. (SV)

The Business Higher Education Forum, a group of corporate executives and college presidents, has been active in reform of elementary and secondary education by supporting collaborative efforts between business, higher education institutions, other sectors, and the schools. The guiding principle identified is that broad based alliances are essential for effective change. (MSE)

A discussion of Scotland's new modular approach to vocational education and certification, providing training modules in both secondary and higher education institutions, looks at problems created, particularly in the secondary education system. Unified academic/vocational or dual-track systems are considered as alternatives to the current curriculum design. (MSE)

Training, not education, is a common outcome of Japanese education--even at the university level. Individual initiative and independent thought are savagely repressed, and students are harshly punished or bullied for nonconformist behavior. Children of executives transferred to foreign countries face great discrimination when reentering Japanese schools. The saving grace of Japanese education is everyone's high expectations for students. (MLH)

Examines some of the ways in which young children learn about aspects of economics and industry, and discusses some of the reasons that have been advanced in the United Kingdom for the encouragement of this learning. (MDM)

Expresses the concern that national planning groups do not address the ideological framework in which they operate as they work for sustained growth in environmental education. Traces the growth of environmental education in Australia since 1970. Discusses the role of women and individuals in sustaining environmental education growth. (Contains 42 references.) (MDH)

Discussion of dental education in Europe chronicles the evolution of two separate training paths, one independent of the universities and the other based in medical education. The article then looks at the relationship between the educational system and provision of oral health care and describes the current status of dental education in Europe. (MSE)

Discusses recent, radical reforms in France's preservice teacher education introduced by a socialist government within a changing political, economic, and educational climate. The paper examines the European context, history of France's teacher education, teacher training before recent reforms, current reforms, subject versus professional training, and arguments regarding more professional training. (SM)

Reports observations of Germany's teacher education programs by an Irish teacher educator. Describes lessons on curriculum design and planning instruction. Contends that German teachers believe that education should develop self-confident, knowledgeable students who will be active participants in a democratic society. (CFR)

An imaginary dialogue with Socrates elicits premises about tech prep: (1) it is not narrow vocationalism or anomalous to liberal education; (2) by blending academic and vocational content, it emulates liberal education purposes; (3) critical thinking skills must be fostered; and (4) meaningful cross-disciplinary integration is vital. (SK)

Argues that neither socioeconomic development plans which ignore population questions nor population education in isolation can succeed. Discusses the role of education in reducing population growth. Provides examples from population education programs in Egypt. (DMM)

Discussion of recruitment and education goals for international students in U.S. library and information science programs covers intercultural communication, goals of prospective students, programs' self-interest as a barrier to education, the market for international education, suggested philosophical guidelines for recruiting, and recruitment strategies. (37 references) (KRN)