Education & Pedagogy

This article, focusing primarily on England and Wales with some data references to the United Kingdom, describes the general education system, special educational provision, support services, integration, training of special educators, and challenges for the future. The impact of the Education Acts of 1981 and 1988 is also discussed. (JDD)

Presents education theory from a metatheoretical viewpoint based on a 1980-87 study of the cultures of academic disciplines (involving American and British academics). Two dimensions are discussed, one running from generality to particularity and one from simplicity to complexity. Interrelationships between the dimensions and implications for education theory are examined. (SM)

Recent excellence-in-education reform measures have created greater restrictions on the access of Hispanics to higher education. Suggests that reformers expect reform benefits to "trickle down" to minorities after first benefiting mainstream students. The idea of excellence must include that of educational equity. (CJS)

As increasingly diverse dental hygienists treat an increasingly diverse population, education will have to be more flexible than current allied health education. Existing nursing education and practice models are examples of effective educational change. However, alterations should be part of a national plan for change in education and practice. (MSE)

Thanks to recent court interpretations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, parents of handicapped students (under 21) may request not only a different placement, provision of related services, or tuition reimbursement, but also compensatory or remedial education services as a form of relief for alleged district violations. (51 notes) (MLH)

Reflects on the differing viewpoints in previous articles addressing the preparation of special education teachers. Discusses the need for the special education field to continue to use effective instructional strategies and share them with general education change agents to better the lives of all children. (CR)

Argues that the new vocationalism should conform to Dewey's concept of educating through occupations. Identifies problems with this concept in the following areas: implementation, pedagogy, tracking, standards, content, the place of job-specific education, political and moral education, and evaluation. (SK)

Reviews the need for and appropriate use of individual assessment in physical education and explains how computerized data management can combat the logistical difficulties of using the data. Describes project COPE (Computer Organized Physical Education), a computerized data management system for improving recordkeeping, planning, and communication. (SM)

Outlines Chinese educational policy and principles regarding art education. Lists the officially sanctioned content of art education concerning art appreciation, painting, and arts and crafts. Briefly discusses the training of art teachers and the allocation of teaching materials. (MJP)

Preservice teachers' beliefs and knowledge about educational equity and their experiences with equal education were studied with 992 education majors at four colleges. Results show that preservice teachers are no more accepting of diversity than is the general population. (SLD)

Systematic study of education since the 19th century has led to a prevailing view of education as restricted to the upbringing of children. Adult educators have sought academic recognition of their own field and legitimation of lifelong learning as a process and habit for all people. (SK)

Continuing medical education (CME) must demonstrate its effect on the quality of health care. Performance measurement methods, such as public report cards, are gaining strength. CME providers should link timing and content of their offerings with performance measures. (SK)

Examples of culturally relevant education for Navajo adults are described: (1) Arizona State Prison Literacy Program; (2) Dine College Teacher Preservice Program; (3) Salt Lake City East Community School; and (4) Family and Child Education Program. The examples attest to the power of native language literacy. (SK)

Discusses why special education teachers pursue professional development opportunities by focusing on three needs for the selection of curriculum content: felt, normative, and comparative needs. Conveys that distance education provides these teachers with a means for professional development and reviews teachers' distance education experiences. (CMK)

Summarizes professional issues related to technology and distance education courses and different delivery formats. Typical problems encountered as well as questions that may guide decision making regarding the selection of delivery formats for specific programs are addressed. An example of a distance education course is provided. (Author/CR)