Education & Pedagogy

This article begins by reviewing the author's work on the social construction and representation of school failure as student disability an on the reconstruction of special education and public education to avoid the need for such representations. In the remaining sections, he identifies several trends in education and society and, by linking them, recommends that the field of learning disabilities join the struggle to create a strong democratic future for students and communities, a project that involves transforming education and American democracy itself and begins with a transformation of professionalism in education and special education.

Spirituality is becoming an increasingly significant aspect of contemporary art education theory. The manner in which one conceives of holistic art education curricula is partially shaped by one's understanding of a more spiritual approach to reflective thinking and practice in teacher education. Definitions of reflective practice and spirituality, as they are interwoven in art, are provided. Focally, the results of research on artist/teachers and the manifestation of spiritual reflective practice are presented in conjunction with the implications of those research results for preservice art education. (Contains 2 footnotes.)

This paper argues that we are currently experiencing a debilitating overload of political interference and media hyperbole in respect of teaching and teacher education, and that much of this blitzkrieg amounts to a "political spectacle" and blatant neo-liberal ideology dressed up as rational analysis. The politics of disparagement being unleashed on public education, and by association teacher education, is intended to laminate over the real issue, which is a cultural war over what is officially allowed to constitute teaching and learning.

This is the 13th volume of the bound periodical, "American Journal of Education." It was established to enter into a range of education-related discussion and investigation. Among the topics covered in the articles of this volume are: national institutions for military education; benefactors of American education; suggestions on early mental training; plays, pastimes, and holidays of children; national education; subjects and methods of instruction for primary schools; illustrated school books; and American text-books. [This volume was published by Henry Barnard. It represents n5 of the "New Series."]

This document contains Volume XXXII of the "American Journal of Education," the final volume of this collection. Articles typically cover specific educational institutions, teaching and learning across education sectors, state education issues and activities, education legislation, foreign education, professional development, and education history and progressive developments. This volume contains everything available that was prepared by Dr. Henry Barnard for the Journal which had not already appeared in the first 31 volumes, including all that was new in his Report as Commissioner of Education, 1867-68. [This content was published by Henry Barnard.]

In the 2018-19 school year, Washington's schools served 61,119 public school students that identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN). The Office of Native Education (ONE), established in the 1960s, assists AI/AN students to achieve basic education goals and meet state standards while supporting cultural identity. This report addresses the accomplishments and recommendations of the ONE, a department within the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

This resource outlines case studies for providing specially designed instruction (SDI) and related services across school reopening models, including considerations for identifying settings and least restrictive environment (LRE). The case studies examples include elementary, middle school and behavior, secondary transition, and preschool. There is also an appendix with frequently asked questions.

Vocational education and training (VET) programmes are facing rapid change and intensifying challenges. How can employers and unions be engaged? How can workbased learning be used? How can teachers and trainers be effectively prepared? How should postsecondary programmes be structured? The country reports in this series look at these and other questions. They form part of Skills beyond School, OECD policy reviews of vocational education and training.

Understanding today's Vocational Education and Training (VET) systems requires a comprehension of the rise and development, i.e. of the foundations of topical VET. This book provides a comparative view of its development in Europe. The contributions of renowned authors give insight into conceptual questions, cases, and challenges in this field.

In today's changing world, the idea of internationalization of higher education especially in developing countries has been deduced from globalization of education process. The international aspect of higher education is becoming increasingly important, composite, and confusing. The higher education has an effect on the society through policy-making, funding, and planning. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the meaning, definition, importance, necessity, and pre-requisites of internationalization of higher education. This paper also studies the programs and strategies of internationalization of higher education. Key challenges for the future direction of internationalization are identified in this paper.

This report provides a comprehensive picture of federal financial support for education from fiscal year 1980 through fiscal year 2003. The federal government provides support for education well beyond programs funded through the U.S. Department of Education. It discusses off-budget suport and nonfederal funds generated by federal legislation, estimated federal tax expeditures to support education, and federal support for education institutions. A summary of dollar amounts spent on education programs in the U.S. Department of Education and other government agencies is provided. (Contains 1 appendix and 11 tables.)

This article wants to present the National Education Development Programme of the Czech Republic, also known as the White Book, to large international audiences. The vision of Czech education is hereunder discussed within the framework of the development of the Czech educational policy in the 1990's, pointing out the Programme's essential ideas. [This report was published in ICP Online.]

This annual report describes the status of education in Alabama, as required by Alabama law. It presents statistical and financial operations reports and summarizes the activities and operations of the State Department of Education for the scholastic year ending June 30, 2003 and the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003. The report is divided into five sections: (1) Public education in Alabama; (2) Pupil data; (3) Local education agencies; (4) Local education agencies; and (5) State Department of Education. (Contains 29 tables, 5 graphs, and an organization chart.)

This article, concerning the role of foreign language instruction within the framework of career education, provides a brief review of newly emerging educational theory. Several definitions of career education trace their origins back to the "life adjustment" educational philosophy proposed by John Dewey. A model program for career education, the Comprehensive Career Education Model being developed by the Center for Vocational and Technical Education at Ohio State University, is described. The final section of the article is devoted to ways in which foreign language instruction can be oriented toward the concept of career education. (RL)

This booklet defines and considers basic education and reports on the concept as it is implemented and developed in Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Spain, and Peru. Basic education, as defined here, generally refers to the education of children between the ages of 7 and 16 years. Initial remarks define the issue and discuss general principles. The later chapters deal with the individual countries mentioned above and consider the individual definitions, objectives, and principles followed in each country. (VM)