Education & Pedagogy

Pilot project SITE was undertaken to help shape a national TV system for India. Programing was to provide nonformal education in agriculture and health; formal education for primary school children and teachers; and by promoting Indian culture, to create a sense of political unity among the nation's disparate linguistic groups. (JEG)

In terms of the economic implications, it is suggested that young people should not choose occupational training in proprietary schools rather than undergraduate education in college. Comparative statistics on occupational placement are included. (AF)

In examining the shortcomings in special education services in Canada, the author notes that the general problems found at the federal, provincial, and local levels are similar to those found in other countries, so he finds little excuse for Canada's lack of commitment to its handicapped children. (SJL)

The purpose of this paper is to describe and to evaluate an in-service workshop in family life education presented by the author in Calgary, Alberta, and to identify some of the implications of this experience for other in-service education for family life educators. (Author)

Provides a rationale for global studies at all levels of education and identifies various governmental agencies and private organizations which have developed programs and/or materials on global education. Recommends also teacher workshops on global issues and involvement by community members in global education programs. (DB)

Investigated was the relationship between spatial visualization and cognitive development in a sample of 88 Australian freshman teacher education students. Results support the hypothesis that enhanced capacity to visualize is an outcome of overall cognitive development. (HM)

The George Meany Center for Labor Studies provides an example of an alternative to the traditional structure of higher education. It is designed to train full-time union staff representatives and elected officials and does so in cooperation with local community colleges and through on-campus labor education programs. (JMF)

An annotated bibliography on sexism and education covers societal sexism; sexism in schools; communicating more positive notions of sex roles to children; sexism in textbooks; curriculum ideas; lists of resources, research and workshop formats; and legal aspects of sexism in education. (MLW)

Questions of disarmament and the legitimacy of the nation-state system should be the core of peace education and should comprise a major aspect of citizenship education. The approach to peace education should be cognitive and affective, intellectual and political, and should be initiated in the early elementary years. (Author/KC)

Presents the new program of Science Education for Early Adolescence planned by the Science Education Directorate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve science education for early adolescents. Outlines the rationale for this program, the ongoing planning effort, and the probable future plans. (HM)

Explains the philosophy of a research project in science education in which university teachers as well as primary and secondary school teachers form the research group. Describes the research and activities of the project. (GA)

Little attention has been given to areas within school systems to which school psychologists might contribute. This paper examines special education as one such area. Special education program evaluation is explicated; and issues of units of program evaluation activity, data aggregation, and delivery of special education program evaluation are discussed. (Author)

Describes the instructional materials produced and distributed by the American Association for Vocational Instructional Materials (AAVIM), an interstate organization of universities, colleges, and state divisions of vocational education, not to compete with but to supplement state work. AAVIM also publishes performance-based teacher education learning modules. (MF)

Describes the primary science project of the Science Education Programme for Africa. Program uses the total environment, inquiry, and direct experience for learning purposes. Ideological bases of the project are discussed. Advantages and disadvantages are stated plus implications for curriculum, teacher training, and resource allocations. (BC)

In evaluating the effectiveness of teacher training program in substance abuse education, the major impact was on teachers' knowledge of drugs. While a statistically significant change in both knowledge and attitudes occurred from pretest to posttest, strong conclusions regarding attitude change could not be drawn. (Author)