Education & Pedagogy

This book presents a broad, detailed, and documented discussion of the role of the state in teacher education. The book is divided into three chapters: the role of the state education agencies; the role of the state education agencies as applied to teacher education (which includes discussions of teacher certification and teacher education program approval); and state education in three different states, Washington, Florida and New York, each moving towards changes in teacher education. Each chapter presents the historical background of the subject, with appropriate documentation, and notes pertinent books on the subject as they become relevant in the course of the discussion. There is a selected bibliography. (JA)

This English translation of an annotated bibliography providing information about Yugoslavia educational resources and school systems contains ninety-seven book and article citations which appeared during 1972. Contents include the following topics and areas of educational interest; history, research, and the development of education; school reform; teacher education, and various levels of the schools and institutions. Curricula, audiovisual aids, motivation, physical education, educational problems, hostels, management, legislation, and educational statistics are also covered. The bibliography, one of a series prepared, translated, and published for the U. S. Office of Education, is topically arranged. Numbered entries are arranged alphabetically by author within the major topics. A related document is ED 067 322. (SJM)

This report covers the committee's views and recommendations toward strengthening the contribution of education to international understanding and peace. Suggestions are aimed at every level, from Unesco officials, to heads of government, to the individual classroom teacher. The report is divided into several major sections: General Observations, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Preparation of Teachers; Higher Education, and Main Suggestions. The sections covering primary through higher education discuss such topics as general educational objectives, curriculum and teaching methods, materials, research and evaluation, and how "worldmindedness" can be incorporated into existing subject areas. An appendix lists the participants, attending in a private capacity from 28 member states, and observers. (JLB)

The survey of adult education in Nevada contains data on comparative enrollments, 1963-70, for the state, counties, and participating institutions; enrollment by school districts; and a statewide summary of public school continuing education programs in 1970. The comparative enrollment and statewide summary data are further divided into enrollment by occupational education: agricultural, business and office, distributive, health, home economics, technical, post secondary, and trade and industrial; and by general adult education: adult basic education, adult general high school education, community programs, and civil defense adult education. The larger part of the document is devoted to county enrollment summary data including course titles, instructors, number enrolled per course, and hours of instruction. (PT)

Documents announced with VT numbers only in the Volume 6, Number 4 issue of "Abstracts of Instructional Materials in Vocational and Technical Education" (AIM) are included in this microfiche set. Microfiche availability for these documents is shown in the AIM resume as MF AVAILABLE IN VT-ERIC SET. The microfiche set is arranged in the following sequence: (1) a VT number list of documents in this microfiche collection, and (2) the full text of documents listed, in ascending VT number order. The resume for the issue of AIM will appear in a future issue of "Research in Education". (DE)

This document proposes a new meaning for the term postsecondary education: (adult learning through an accredited or eligible institution). Following a preliminary definition, this paper suggests some related issues in the milieu of higher education, then explores several of the abstract arguments for a new meaning. Aspects of the Education Amendments of 1972 which give weight of public law and financing to the new concept are described. Of great importance to traditional higher education is the range of new enterprises (and competitors) that postsecondary education embraces. The scope of educational activity for adults outside colleges and universities is described through references to the extent of adult educational interest, and role and extent of proprietary, military, government, business and labor education. A bibliography is included. (Author/MJM)

Five career education institutes were conducted in West Virginia for 128 superintendents, principals, directors of vocational education, curriculum specialists, and guidance personnel representing 30 counties in the State. The general objective of the institutes was to provide meaningful information and experience upon which educators in local school systems would be able to make decisions relative to planning and implementing career education programs. This document contains the institute program, presentations and activities, list of participants, and evaluation. Papers were presented on task and process in career education, career education principles, career education--boon or boondoggle, the Lincoln County exemplary model, industrial arts role in career education, career education curriculum development, and career education practicum. Evaluation instruments and test scores are appended. (MF)

The quarterly publication presents abstracts of research materials relevant to the field of vocational and technical education. Designed especially for researchers and others interested in vocational and technical education, the publication provides information on research and related materials presently available, as well as on projects in progress. The abstracts consist of 200-word condensations including the purpose, procedure, results, and conclusions of the research activity, when applicable. Subject, author, and document number indexes provide entry to the abstracts. The research projects in progress section includes abstracts of projects funded by Public Law 90-576, Part C. Project titles are listed by State in this section. (AG)

The quarterly publication presents abstracts of research materials relevant to the field of vocational and technical education. Designed especially for researchers and others interested in vocational and technical education, the publication provides information on research and related materials presently available, as well as on projects in progress. The abstracts consist of 200-word condensations including the purpose, procedure, results, and conclusions of the research activity, when applicable. Subject, author, and document number indexes provide entry to the abstracts. The research projects in progress section includes abstracts of projects funded by Public Law 90-576, Part C. Project titles are listed by State in this section. (AG)

In October 1972, the annual Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe debate devoted to cultural and educational questions included the reports presented in this account. They are titled: Present Trends in Higher Education Reform and Further Prospects With a View to Permanent Education, by J. Capelle; Towards a European Policy in Higher Education by L. Toncic-Sorinj; Development of Higher Education Structures in Europe by W. Taylor; Student Unrest and Student Participation by B. E. Ingelmark; Study Reform and Permanent Education by E. A. van Trotsenburg; and Post-School, Recurrent and Higher Education--Proposals for an Overall Reform by F. Edding. The resolution concerning present trends in higher education reform and further prospects with a view to permanent education that was passed at the assembly is also included. (PG)

In dealing with correspondence education for adults in Sweden, this book directs attention to the dependence of correspondence education on the educational welfare state as a whole, development of the educational system, liberal education, labor and vocational training, examinations and certificates, and the new bill on adult education. The new kinds of students include those who for financial or geographical reasons had not had the opportunity of schooling beyond the compulsory 6 or 7 years; some employees in industry or the service trades; school children at the secondary stage (the old lower secondary school gymnasium), and members of study circles associated with voluntary popular education. The postwar years have been characterized by new institutions involved in education and by an increasingly intensive and varied system of cooperation and combination of institutions. (NL)

This manual was prepared to assist local public schools in organizing and conducting a broadened program of vocational education of significant scope. Operating policies and procedures are provided in areas of: (1) Administration of Vocational-Technical Education, (2) Agricultural Education, (3) Vocational Business and Office Occupations, (4) Distributive Education, (5) Health Occupations Education, (6) Vocational Home Economics Education, (7) Technical Education, (8) Trade and Industrial Education, (9) Vocational Guidance, (10) Reimbursement Policies, (11) Occupational Classification and Taxonomy, (12) Application and Reporting Forms, and (13) Certification Requirements. The section related to administration of technical-vocational education includes such items as a statement of policy, legal basis, organization, goals, planning programs, special needs programs, the work-study program, teacher training, cooperative-work experience, facilities and equipment, and youth organizations. (DM)

This volume of essays reflects some ways higher education influences marriage patterns, family size, consumption, savings, and a cluster of social and political attitudes. Topics cover: mental ability and higher educational attainment in the 20th century; education, experience, and the distribution of earnings and employment; education as an investment and a screening device; ability and schooling as determinants of lifetime earnings; the returns to investment in higher education; education and the allocation of women's time; measuring the obsolescence of knowledge, education, and consumption; the relation between schooling and savings behavior; education, the price of time, and life-cycle consumption; the relation between education and crime; education and fertility; the influence of education and ability on salary and attitudes. Statistical data are presented. (MJM)

GRADES OR AGES: Grades K-3. SUBJECT MATTER: Health Education (includes chapters covering the following: (a) health status; (b) nutrition; (c) sensory perception; (d) dental health; (e) disease prevention and control; (f) chemical substances; (g) personality development, sexuality, family life education, and death education; (h) environmental and public health; (i) consumer health; and (j) safety education). ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Each chapter is broken down into an overview, list of objectives, list of major concepts, content outline, list of learning and evaluative activities, and list of resources. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES: Lists for both objectives and activities are included for each chapter. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Listed for each chapter as resources. STUDENT ASSESSMENT: No provision indicated. OPTIONS: None listed. (PB)

Grades or Ages: Grades 4-6. Subject Matter: Health Education (includes chapters covering the following: (a) health status; (b) nutrition; (c) sensory Perception; (d) dental health; (e) disease prevention and control; (f) smoking and health; (g) alcohol education; (h) drug education; (i) personality development; (j) human sexuality; (k) family life education; (l) heredity and environment; (m) environmental and public health; (n) consumer health; and (o) safety, first aid, and survival education). Organization: Each chapter is broken down into an overview, a list of objectives, a list of major concepts, a content outline, a list of learning and evaluative activities, and a list of resources. Instructional materials are listed for each chapter as references. No provision for student assessment is indicated. No options are listed. (PB)