Education & Pedagogy

This bibliography on microteaching, covering a period of approximately five years up to fall 1969, lists 32 books and papers, 50 articles, and four theses. Sources consulted in preparation included the Canadian Education Index, the Education Index, Current Index to Journals in Education, Cumulative Book Index, Research in Education, Education Studies Completed in Canadian Universities, and Research Studies in Education. ERIC availability is noted and ED numbers provided for 29 of the books and papers and one thesis. (JS)

Outdoor education is discussed as a means of enriching and enhancing the interdisciplinary curriculum. Topics covered include urbanization effects, patterns of outdoor education, planning for outdoor education, Federal programs, teacher and leadership preparation, and consultant resources. The document concludes by pointing to planning as the beginning step in outdoor education development. (SW)

Papers on the following topics are presented: (1) the future of teacher education; (2) organizing for change: lessons from experience; (3) rethinking the role and function of the school of education; (4) options for teacher education; and (5) teacher education: 1984 and 2001. (JD)

Physical activities, games, teaching methods, sports, and other topics concerning the physical education of students from kindergarten to eighth grade are discussed in this collection of 33 papers. (CJ)

The annotated bibliography on teacher education in special education provides approximately 80 citations (1974-1976). The bibliography is explained to have been developed from a search of volume eight of Exceptional Child Education Resources. Entries are arranged according to accession number and usually include information on author, title, source, date, paginiation, availability (including ERIC-Educational Resources Information Center-document number when appropriate), and a brief abstract. (CL)

The factors contributing to the need for educational change in the direction of lifelong learning are discussed: global phenomena (economic change and demographic trends); scientific and technological developments (obsolescence of knowledge, development of human sciences, the application of technological progress to education); and social dynamics (complementary activities out of school, preprimary education, adult education). (JB)

Specific responsibilities of the State supervisory staff in providing leadership to local associations of young farmers include assisting teacher education institutions with their training programs; providing information to administrators organizing continuing education; providing local teachers with teaching aids; and coordinating the State association program through an executive secretary or treasurer. (AJ)

One of a series (see SE 511 541, 543, and 544) of articles dealing with views of individual science educators concerning the future of secondary science education as exemplified by developments at the individual's college or university. Briefly described in this paper are some developments at Governors State University which serves an urban, commuter student population. (PEB)

Physical education teachers have been encouraged to use technology in their classes to enhance student motivation and learning. The purpose of this article is to share iOS applications (apps) that K-12 physical education teachers and students have found useful.

The main goal of this article is to introduce physics education research (PER) to researchers in other fields. Topics include discussion of differences between science education research (SER) and physics education research (PER), physics educators, research design and methodology in physics education research and current research traditions and trends (e.g. current research ideas) within PER.

The author provides a year-by-year account of events during the period of the Conservative-led coalition government from 2010 to 2015 and concludes with some observations on the damage done to England's state education system.

Discusses the use of learning modules as part of a total effort in competency based teacher education programs, examines the major components of teacher education programs, and relates some personal considerations and concerns in the development and use of instructional modules in teacher programs. (RB)

The Career Conscious Individual Model of career education for grades K-6 deals with (1) self-knowledge and interpersonal skills; (2) life roles, settings and events; (3) life career planning knowledge and skills; and (4) basic studies and occupational preparation. The development of an example module is also offered. (MW)

Begun in 1972, the program permits the career oriented high school student to enroll in a regular academic program and simultaneously be exposed to health professions/allied careers and learn some health care skills. It is the first rung in a career ladder approach to education and encourages continuing education. (MW)

Describes the National Seminar on Adult and Community Education, which was jointly sponsored by the Adult Education Association of the United States, the National Community Education Association, and the National Association for Public Continuing and Adult Education to discuss strategies for developing cooperative relationships and to seek ways for the associations to work together. (JG)