Education & Pedagogy

Analyzes the controversy surrounding bilingual education policy-making in New York City during winter 2000-01. Although bilingual education supporters prevented the intended "wipeout" of bilingual education programs, the "political storm" left these programs underfunded and systemic issues (growing numbers of English language learners, shortages of bilingual and ESL teachers) unaddressed. (Author/SV)

Examines the development of the history of education as a field of study in England from 1972-96. Assesses the production of published research and teaching in several contexts: institutional change within higher education, intellectual fashion, distinctive traditions within academic departments of history and education, overseas influences, and the political economy of state-funded research. (CMK)

Euro-Western schooling imposed on Canada Natives was meant to destroy their culture and caused great alienation. This qualitative study of Onyota'a:ka (Oneida) Indians indicates that bilingual, bicultural education is needed to restore a strong Native identity. Education must validate traditional knowledge, values, and skills for Onyota'a:ka people to survive as a unique nation. (TD)

Physical education teacher education (PETE) faculty and physical education specialists have oversimplified and, consequently, made false some of the collective beliefs in their field. This article compares the "many faces of PETE" that are becoming more apparent in today's PETE programs and considers whether physical education teacher education has a sound research base, or whether the field is in jeopardy of becoming too splintered.

A broadened view of scientific literacy for general education revision is detailed, including the history, philosophy, and sociology of science and science and technology studies. We provide a case study from an interdisciplinary college, argue for the integration of science studies into general education curricula, and discuss barriers to success.

To address the shortage of qualified early interventionists for young rural children with disabilities, the University of Alaska Fairbanks developed a Master's program that used distance education at remote practicum sites during fall and spring and on-campus instruction during the summer. The program has fostered university-rural community partnerships and increased retention of rural personnel. (TD)

Interviews with 20 professionals in agriculture and agricultural education indicated their perception of agricultural education as a viable curriculum to develop workplace, transferable academic, and life skills. They believed it should incorporate more science-based instruction but were uncertain how that would affect traditional elements such as Future Farmers of America and supervised agricultural experience. (SK)

In the post-Communist Eastern Europe, the scope and nature of vocational education are determined by labor demand, academic/general education is considered suitable for all ability levels, and responsibility for and financing of education has been privatized. Advantages of the new model--well-educated youth labor force and customized vocational courses--may be insufficient to outweigh the barriers to economic development. (SK)

Examines connections between critical race theory (CRT) and its application to the concepts of race, racial bias, and racial stereotyping in teacher education. Defines CRT, then discusses racism and stereotyping, racial stereotypes in the media, and racial stereotypes in professional environments, noting the effects on minority students. Presents four exercises to better understand and challenge racism and stereotyping in education. (SM)

Presents statistics describing the progress of blacks in higher education, including: the black-white higher education equality index; statistics measuring the state of racial inequality; statistics on merit-based and need-based student financial aid; and statistics on blacks in higher education (e.g., there were significant increases between 1990-99 in numbers of black students enrolled in higher education). (SM)

Reviews a teacher training project that brought together 20 teachers from Hungary and the United States to develop and implement an environmental education curriculum. Initially, the teachers differed in their definitions of environmental education, teaching, and curriculum reform. By the end, teacher definitions of environmental education generally represented a broader understanding more characteristic of the Hungarian teachers' initial definitions. (Author/PVD)

This article describes a Maryland staff development program that guides educators through an improved Individualized Education Program (IEP) process that provides a better alignment of IEP goals with general education curricular outcomes. The program's components and the teachers' response to the program during the 1999-2000 year are discussed. (Contains references.) (CR)

Uses the example of Germany to examine how a center for vocational education and training is created, the effects on national policies, and the basis for determining center-periphery relationships. Concludes that, because vocational education is embedded in sociocultural contexts, transnational transfer of vocational education systems may be impossible. (Contains 42 references.) (SK)

A 13-week teacher education program that incorporates Norwegian concepts of "friluftsliv" involves living outdoors and travelling to experience first-hand the land and different cultures. Understanding cultural forces that shape people, the meaning of community, and the inextricable relationship between people and nature initiates a shift in consciousness that may lead new teachers to transform education. (TD)

This article argues that multicultural education is a powerful and necessary tool for preparing future general and special educators to provide services to students with disabilities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. It presents ideas for educators willing to assist multicultural learners in maximizing their fullest potential in inclusive settings. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)