Education & Pedagogy

Martin Heidegger's view of modern technology and some questions it poses for educators are discussed. Specifically examined are the challenge for education posed by the claim that contemporary conceptions of education and of human nature are destitute and the destitution of two current humanistic traditions--the liberal/rationalist and the humanistic Marxian. (SR)

Nigerian researchers analyzed 16 Canadian and American inservice teacher education programs and compared them to practices in their country. Although variations were found in number of courses, time per course, and delivery systems, essential elements such as knowledge of pedagogical principles, application skills, and continuing education opportunities were identified. (SK)

Contrasts and compares historical research on rural and Native American education and regional novels ("To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Laughing Boy") in order to demonstrate the importance of diversity in the concept of rurality. Suggests regional novels are an important component in the study of rural education. (AH)

The traditional assumption that liberal education and preparation for work go hand in hand makes increasing sense as the nature of work changes and as the understanding of human development grows. Liberal education is examined and the research and theory of human development and learning are discussed. (MLW)

Influencing moral development should be an integral part of planned political education. The elements of Kohlberg's moral development theory and the relationships between moral judgments and political consciousness are discussed. General pedagogical-didactic principles through which a social studies course can be patterned on cognitive developmental theory are presented. (RM)

The Paideia Proposal is a plan for large-scale educational reform to achieve qualitative equality in education by providing the same kind of basic schooling, which would be general and liberal and would eliminate all electives except a second language. (Author/MJL)

The issue of the degree to which behavioral objectives and behavior change should be emphasized in health education is discussed. Topics included in the discussion concern the health educator's responsibilities and accountability, needs for behavioral sciences in health education, the behaviorism controversy, and dissemination of behavioral analysis and modification skills. (CJ)

The needs, deficiencies, and possible solutions for undergraduate education of chemical engineers in Mexico were discussed in Volume XVI (Number 3) of this journal. In this paper, the authors extend their comments to the status of graduate education of chemical engineers in Mexico, focusing on the masters program. (Author/JN)

"Dying and Death in Critical Care Practice" was a one-day continuing education offering designed for registered nurses who practiced in settings such as emergency rooms, intensive care units, coronary care units, and operating rooms. The workshop was part of a continuing education curriculum in critical care nursing. (SSH)

As it now operates, school desegregation has removed control over education from the Black community and further eroded Black children's self-concept and racial identity. We must seek desegregation that would remove legal and implied restraints and would make Black schools equal to those that serve Whites. (Author/GC)

This research examined the causal relationships between students' background characteristics, participation in secondary marketing and distributive education (MDE), and socioeconomic attainment seven years after graduation. The results suggest that participation in secondary MDE and in cooperative education are positively associated with higher job status attainment in marketing. (Author)

Reviews comments of humane education summer camp directors (N=6) who answered the following questions: What is a humane education? Who attends? What do the campers do? Who offers these camps? Why? What are the special challenges of running a camp? What do the campers get out of the experience? (BC)

Examines criticism of bilingual education programs and of the government role in such programs. Suggests that, despite negative public opinion, bilingual education provides many benefits, and that educators can utilize the bilingual experience to design programs that incorporate sound practices, provide for local financial support, and generate positive public attitudes. (Author/MJL)

In the past, global education has concentrated on altruistic concerns, such as the world environment, peace, and international understanding. Its definition, however, should be expanded; global education should help solve the problems of individuals, groups, and nations by offering sophisticated understanding of rapidly changing global conditions. (PP)

Implications for citizenship education in "The Paideia Proposal" and "Paideia Problems and Possibilities" are discussed. Teacher education should develop skills necessary for the Socratic method of seminar discussion and require readings of historical documents such as the "Declaration of Independence." (PP)