Education & Pedagogy

Two major sections, one dealing with the practitioner's perspective and the other addressing research and evaluation, comprise these proceedings of the 1980 Conference of the National Association for Environmental Education (NAEE). Section I contains 10 essays which describe programs, approaches, and issues of interest to the environmental education community. The 22 papers which make up Section II present analyses of significant environmental education research problems; many are based upon original studies. Also included is NAEE President A. Clay Schoenfeld's inaugural address entitled "Earth Day '70, '80, '90." (WB)

A detailed analysis of Utah's eleven 1979-1980 statewide special purpose educational programs are presented in this report. Each section includes statistical data, program information, evaluation processes, recommendations, and guidelines. The 11 areas covered under this report are bilingual education, career education, community education programs, elementary music, compensatory programs, elementary school guidance, experimental developmental programs, extended year, extended day and summer programs, gifted and talented programs, instructional media centers, and responsible parenthood programs. (JEH)

A LIST OF THE MORE SIGNIFICANT PERIODICALS PUBLISHED IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD, WHICH ARE IN THE COLLECTION AT THE ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, ARE INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. AMONG THE PUBLICATION TOPICS ARE--COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INDUSTRIAL, MANAGEMENT, AND LABOR EDUCATION, ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, ADULT LEADERSHIP, HOME STUDY, RURAL EXTENSION, UNIVERSITY EXTENSION, AND PUBLIC SCHOOL ADULT EDUCATION. THE LIST ALSO INCLUDES SUCH INFORMATION AS THE SOURCE OF EACH PERIODICAL, FREQUENCY OF PUBLICATION, FORMER TITLES, AND TRANSLATIONS. SINCE THE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FROM THE CLEARINGHOUSE, THE PUBLICATION SOURCES SHOULD BE CONTACTED. (PT)

This annotated bibliography provides a comprehensive listing of adult education research and investigation materials that were entered into the ERIC system during the period 1976-78. Containing 1,014 entries, the bibliography covers adult learning characteristics, program planning and administration, learning environments, instructional methods, curriculum materials and instructional devices, personnel and staffing, education of particular groups, program areas, professional and technical continuing education, management and supervisory development, labor education, occupational training, institutional sponsors, and international perspectives in adult education. Subject and author indexes are provided. (CT)

This collection of environmental education newsletters includes two issues published in 1979. The first issue discusses the African Regional Workshop in Environmental Education, held in Senegal in December 1978. Also included are: (1) a discussion of environmental education in the USSR; (2) a discussion of the state of the environment, 1978; and (3) announcements of environmental education news and publications. The second issue discusses at length the various national training activities in environmental education. Specific nations are treated. Also discussed is the role of science education and the environment. Environmental education publications and news entries are presented. (RE)

The 1979 annual report of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is presented. Contents are as follows: changes in Commission membership, federally funded programs, South Carolina Postsecondary Education Planning Commission ("1202" Commission), program approvals, health and medical education, licensing nonpublic institutions, student financial assistance programs, higher education management information system, computer advisory committee, state appropriations for colleges and universities, capital improvements, summary of fiscal year 1978-79 expenditures of the Commission on Higher Education, and Commission publications. Statistical tables are appended. (SW)

Affective education methods in special education are the concern of the text. Goals, definitions, and processes in affective education are considered in Chapter 1, which also examines such topics as the relationship between affective education and mainstreaming, teacher role, and pupil focused affective education. Specific program content is presented in the succeeding three chapters for special preschool, elementary age, and adolescent students. Each addresses the basic support needs for affective growth, affective tasks of each age group, and appropriate affective educational processes. A final chapter touches on evaluation of affective education. (CL)

This text introduces various concepts and theories that have been influential in giving direction to programs of physical education in schools. These ideas are both examined in terms of what is and what should be. Part I places the study of physical education in perspective--its significance, development in the United States, and stature as an academic discipline and as a profession. Part II describes and evaluates contemporary approaches to physical education--physical fitness, the goals of general education, and human movement. Part III presents a theory of "play education" and suggests the major implications of play education for various aspects of the development and conduct of physical education programs. The epilogue ponders the future physical educator. (MM)

During 1980-81, the Energy Assistance Office of the Ohio Department of Education conducted a survey to determine the existing status of energy education awareness and needs among Ohio teachers. Nearly 1700 teachers engaged in or interested in energy education returned questionnaires, and the results of the study are summarized in this report. Responding teachers overwhelmingly agreed that energy education is an important curriculum area, but 74% indicated that they do not have energy education materials. Analysis of survey data also revealed the kinds of inservice education and other assistance needed by Ohio teachers. A copy of the questionnaire is included, along with a breakdown of data by numbers and percentages and a list of open-ended comments. (WB)

The changing of the political and economic systems in Poland ushered in changes in the education system, including special education. After many years of segregation and social exclusion of children with disabilities, ideas of autonomy, normalization, and integration initiated the building of a modern system of education of children and youth. Currently this is the most important challenge for the government, education authorities, and especially teachers themselves. This article describes the historical contexts of special education in Poland and the current model of the special education based on specific legal assumptions.

This report to the 1988 annual meeting of the Southwest Regional Division of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science details the Austin Teachers Program (Austin College, Sherman, Texas). The paper discusses: (1) the underlying philosophy of the program; (2) organizational features; (3) the role of liberal arts; and (4) signs of effectiveness. A brief description of education courses for undergraduates and graduates (fifth year) is included. The focus of this report is on science education and concludes with a brief discussion of future plans for science education. (CW)

This publication considers the broad relationship between technology and education and what it implies for teacher training. Chapters discuss: (1) "Technological Literacy: A New Purpose of General Education;" (2) "The Character of Technological Literacy in General Education;" and (3) "Responses to the Need for Technological Literacy." As seen by the authors, the concept of technological literacy is broader than computer literacy (though the terms are often used interchangeably). Technological literacy is viewed as encompassing the capabilities and applications of the physical and natural sciences as they affect daily lives. A list of 22 references is included. (Authors/CJ)

This document contains a Congressional hearing on the scope of the problem of adult and juvenile illiteracy and programs that are attempting to meet the problem. Testimony includes statements, prepared statements, letters, and supplemental materials from individuals representing the Department of Education; National Institute of Education; Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc.; the Enoch Pratt Library, Baltimore, Maryland; Department of the Army; Department of Adult and Community Education, State of Maryland; the Washington Education Project; Laubach Literacy Action; and the National Association for Public Continuing and Adult Education. (YLB)

In accordance with the Department of Education Organization Act (P.L. 96-88), this annual report highlights the fiscal year priorities and some of the Education Department's chief initiatives during fiscal year 1987. Several priorities are discussed: disadvantaged children, drug prevention and education, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act, and bilingual education. Separate chapters are devoted to the 13 offices under the direction of the Department of Education. Included are a list of advisory councils, boards, and commissions and a list of the Secretary's Regional Representatives. (SI)

A packet of teaching activities helps elementary and secondary teachers commemorate the sesquicentennial of Texas' independence. Activities include listening to stories about the mockingbird, bluebonnet, and pecan tree, drawing interpretations of these stories, and using a graphics tablet, light pen, or graphics software to illustrate a Texas folk tale. The curriculum areas include prekindergarten and kindergarten; art; bilingual and migrant education; English language arts; health education; industrial arts education; marketing education; mathematics; music; occupational orientation; physical education; safety and driver education; science; second languages; social studies; theater arts; trade and industrial education; vocational agriculture; vocational home economics education; vocational office education; and computer applications. (BZ)