Education & Pedagogy
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This article describes the merger of teacher education programs at neighboring institutions and the problems and benefits accruing from the merger. The efficacy of the merger concept is examined. (MT)
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Reports the results of a 1984 survey that examined the status and nature of computer literacy in 121 early childhood education teacher education programs. (HOD)
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Summarizes what has been learned from recent major studies of the status of science teaching in developed countries and makes recommendations about appropriate future directions for science education. (JDH)
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This article describes: (1) what one historically Black institution has done to provide quality in teacher education and (2) the ongoing strategy for maintaining equity and excellence in a city public school system. (MT)
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In the summer of 1982, the International Society for Polyaesthetic Education was founded by educators who believe in the importance of aesthetic expression and perception. Symposia and other activities sponsored by the society are described. (RM)
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The Fifth World Congress of Comparative Education (July 1984) had as its main theme dependence and interdependence in education. Different aspects and interpretations of the theme by Congress participants are discussed. (RM)
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This article reviews studies of the effectiveness of continuing education in the health professions, notes weaknesses in the continuing education system, and suggests strategies for improving it. (Author/CT)
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Discusses the field of distance education, including such topics as (1) competition, (2) costs, (3) effect on students, and (4) teacher preparation. Also describes different types of video technology that can be used in distance education. (CH)
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Identifies five "motives" behind law-related education. They are citizenship education, delinquency prevention, survival skills, critical thinking, and ethics education. Presents a brief survey designed to collect information about law-related education in the Michigan public schools. (JDH)
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This article examines discipline-based art education (DBAE) issues for their origins, meanings, and implications. The issues are discussed within four general categories of conceptual structure, curriculum selections, research foundations, and organizational affiliations. (Author/JDH)
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Argues that literacy, liberal education, higher learning, and similar terms should not be conceived as single or fixed ideas and should not be dissociated from the conversation of both scholars and ordinary people. (SRT)
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Describes the first years of adult education in the United States, at Teachers College, Columbia University. Analyzes growth of the discipline as it is revealed in course announcements. (CH)
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Describes Project 2061 of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a long-term initiative for systemic reform of K-12 education in science, mathematics, and technology. (PR)
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Describes the use and benefits of using videotaping in a preservice education program. (PR)
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Discusses the issues involving the work of development and environmental education agencies. Presents definitions for the terms development and environmental education; the process of developmental education; the concept of developed communities; and proposes the need for future debate to clarify the issues. (MDH)