Education & Pedagogy

To coincide with International Literacy Year and a 1991-92 royal inspection, the Scottish Office Education Department commissioned a research project to map provision for adult basic education in Scotland and identify the cost effectiveness of numerous delivery systems. This article describes efforts to estimate delivery system costs, inherent difficulties, and implications for providers and policymakers. (Contains 18 references.) (MLH)

This study investigated the supply and demand of leadership personnel in special education and communication disorders. An analysis of failed college faculty searches in 1988 supported predictions about demand outstripping supply. The shortage was most acute at institutions of higher education with small departmental faculties. (DB)

Part of cost of participating in higher education is foregone employment. An increase in unemployment rate is expected to decrease full cost of postsecondary education, causing increase in demand. This paper reexamines this expectation, in the face of the Alchian-Allen effect (changes in fixed costs), once the public/private school distinction has been made. Public education is favored over private. (MLH)

Uses data from the 1989 Venezuelan Household Survey to assess macropriorities among educational investment in that country. An earnings analysis by educational level reveals persisting, if declining, advantages for the more educated. The cost-benefit analysis indicates that primary education yields the highest returns, whereas higher education exhibits the lowest returns on educational investment. (MLH)

Describes how a teacher education course with a strong clinical component can help preservice students acquire problem-solving teaching strategies. After summarizing the characteristics of classroom teachers who use the model, the article discusses the key elements of a teacher education course designed for the development of such teachers. (SM)

Contends that geographic education has received increased attention during the past decade from professional geographers, K-12 educators, and the general public. Reviews current efforts and future directions of geographic education and states that all geographic educators share the responsibility for continuing the progress of the reform movement. (CFR)

Discusses the characteristics, origins, and evolution of Latin American "popular education," a nonformal approach that incorporates consciousness raising and activist organization in the education of economically and politically subjugated adults. Describes community participatory-investigation activities as the typical first step beyond consciousness raising. Assesses popular education's accomplishments relative to its goals and aspirations. (SV)

Provides the transcript of an interview with Dr. Harold L. Hodgkinson, who currently conducts research on demographics and education. Discusses the role of developmental education in higher education (HE), demographics affecting the workforce and HE in the 21st century, flight from cities and class issues in HE, and student retention. (MAB)

The relevance of teacher educators' own teaching experience to the current classroom needs of teachers is examined from an Australian perspective, and related criticisms of the current system of teacher education are discussed. It is proposed that teacher educators be encouraged to engage in active research on teaching and teacher training. (MSE)

The Alternative Instructional Model of distance education has been implemented by the Department of Special Education at the University of Alaska and has provided access to 18 graduate courses for over 700 students at 135 different rural and remote sites. The model utilizes live interactive television, videotaped presentations, print materials, and audio conferences. (Author/DB)

The view of educational equity underlying the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA) is apparent in the Kentucky primary education program. In addition to race, class, and gender equity concerns, the KERA primary program encompasses equity for gifted and special needs learners and teacher education for equity. (SLD)

Reports a study comparing instructional behaviors of physical education teacher education majors across planned and unplanned teaching conditions. Researchers observed teaching behaviors, teaching environments, and learner involvements. Planning positively affected some teachers' instructional behaviors. Planning was important to the employment of effective teaching behaviors in the interactive teaching environment. (SM)

Several practical strategies for teacher educators to use with preservice teachers in multicultural education courses are outlined. Incorporating the study of children's literature in such courses is explored, with specific focus on African American children's literature. Included are 12 references and a bibliography of resources for selecting multicultural children's literature. (IAH)

Reports on a survey of 122 elementary art education methods instructors in the United States and Canada. Finds that methods courses focus on one of three general areas: (1) those that focus on art itself; (2) those that focus on pedagogical issues; or (3) those that focus on the non-art major preservice teacher. (CFR)

Compares two distinct approaches to education for medical librarianship--those of the People's Republic of China and of North America. Topics discussed include formal degree programs; certification; the relationship between educators and practitioners; the changing needs of medical librarians regarding continuing education; lifelong learning; and accreditation and special librarianship. (Contains six references.) (LRW)