Education & Pedagogy

Reinforces some of the points made in Stephen Silverman's research review on teaching in physical education, examining the process-product paradigm, the measurement of learning and teaching, and the significance of student mediation. The article identifies issues that merit further discussion and analysis. (SM)

Urges a rethinking of equality regarding education. Emphasizes that equal access to education will not provide equality of ability. Suggests that educational administration somehow must select and foster excellence in those of ability while promoting fraternity and maintenance of dignity among everyone. Recommends cooperation between philosophers and clinical psychologists. (DK)

After 16 years of transition from dictatorship to democracy, Spain's teacher education system has not changed substantially. The existing model is much criticized, but politics impede the process of change. The proposed new model for preservice training shows little innovation, but some progress is seen in inservice training. (MSE)

Presented is an outline of objectives and outcomes specific to curriculum development, materials development, professional training, research and assessment, management and monitoring, and an agenda for future consultative seminars, all formulated at the UNESCO-sponsored regional consultative seminar on population education during May 1990, in Bangkok. (JJK)

Challenges the value of core curricula in general education. Presents study findings supporting neither a single set of general education courses nor a smorgasbord distributional requirement approach as beneficial to all students. Advocates stronger links between student ability/interest, general education coursework, and general learning. (DMM)

This article discusses the theoretical basis of and rationale for bilingual gifted education; highlights the points at which the intellectual bases of gifted education and bilingual education intersect; outlines programing practices such as encouraging students to "think in English"; and suggests future directions in the field. (Author/JDD)

This article presents proposed guidelines for training of teachers of the gifted developed by the Association for the Gifted of the Council for Exceptional Children and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The 12 guidelines cover knowledge of educational principles, ability to plan appropriate programs, and mastery of methods. (DB)

Analyzes contributions physical education makes to child and adult health. Topics discussed are current levels of U.S. children's physical activity; status of elementary physical education programs; health-related physical activity interventions; public health analysis of elementary physical education; and public health role and goal for physical education. (SM)

A discussion of the relevance of the liberal arts to social work education examines the "content" and "perspective" controversies. Social work is seen as applied human values, therefore intertwined with the liberal arts. It is proposed that social work education recast and strengthen its relationship with the liberal arts. (Author/MSE)

Unfocused general education should be eliminated in favor of tech prep/associate degree (TPAD) applied academics (along with college prep and vocational education). TPAD programs encourage potential dropouts to stay in school, prepare students for transfer to postsecondary education, and benefit students, employers, schools, colleges, communities, and the nation. (SK)

Traces the efforts of Nicaragua's Sandinista government to create a new education system consonant with the revolution's ideals of social justice. Describes educational policy goals; national literacy campaigns; nonformal adult basic education programs; and difficulties arising from poverty, U.S. opposition, and the contradictions of revolutionary rhetoric. (SV)

Reviews the African American community's unsuccessful struggle to replace the District of Columbia Public School's desegregation policy of tracking with a program emphasizing educational excellence. Discusses the Hobson v. Hansen decision, which ended tracking but shifted attention to busing and racial balancing. (FMW)

Identifies problems in China's educational system: lack of funding, low teacher salaries, and low standards. Suggests looking at education as an industry, analyzing its efficiency and productivity. Stresses the need to build from solid foundations focusing on improving the quality of basic education. (CH)

Study examined how 227 White cooperating teachers and student teachers perceived goals of multicultural education. All participants focused on the individual, agreeing that tolerance and the ability to get along with others are the most important goals. Implications of teachers' apparent lack of awareness of group processes are discussed. (SM)

A three-round modified Delphi survey of about 200 college administrators, educators, state education personnel, and policymakers in 13 midwestern and northwestern states identified 47 barriers to rural adult education; 22 were institutional. Respondents also identified institutional actions and public policies that would improve educational opportunities for rural adults. (SV)