Education & Pedagogy

This book explores different facets of emerging forms of educational practice that implicitly recognize the close relationship that exists between human cultures and the environment. The first six chapters describe educational efforts in K-12 schools throughout the North American continent. The second six chapters consider the work of people in higher education and nonformal educational settings and their attempts to instill an ecological perspective into the learning of college students and adult community members. A list of selected programs and resources that address ecological education is included. (WRM)

Discusses five key concepts of career-education movement and their implications for education reform: Work, students and teachers as workers, infusion, collaboration, and career development. Also discusses studies evaluating the effectiveness of career-education programs. (PKP)

Offers a five-point program for community education (based on a fluid definition in a British context) which involves school and community education, civic education and participation, community action, public education campaigns, and community relations. (LAS)

The article explores some of the relationships between the value of humane education and those of education concerning the environment and education for international understanding and respect of human rights. (Author)

Identifies the principles of Career Education which apply to, and offer potential for, cooperative education. Also describes how these principles have been implemented at Schenectady County Community College in New York. (Author/RK)

An overview of career education is given along with some related encouraging possibilities for modern mathematics as well as some points of disagreement and uncertainty. (MN)

Assesses the status of secondary school health education in Great Britain. Reviews reports from the National Health Service concerning the objectives and methods of health education programs. (CP)

Some of the sections in the Education Amendments of 1976 in which business educators should get involved are listed with summaries of legislative objectives for education and corresponding strategies for educators. (MF)

The purpose of the course described here was to provide an opportunity for health education students to examine the role of patient education in the health care delivery system. (DS)

Describes implementation through evaluation of the Nutrition Education Development Project, an innovative approach to preparing teachers for incorporation nutrition into the existing curriculum. (MA)

Urges English educators to develop career-related methods courses and illustrates how career education has been incorporated successfully in the elementary and secondary school English curriculum. (DD)

Describes the 1978 Educational Conference held at the University of Nottingham, England, which was devoted to Science Education for the 16-19 year olds. Also, summaries of conference discussions and papers are presented. (HM)

Describes the Air Age Education-Aviation Career Awareness Program which provides elementary level students with an awareness of general aviation and the careers it offers. (SL)

Presents an overview of the English educational system: elementary, secondary, higher, and adult education. Discusses history, structure, progressive trends, educational standards, and teaching approaches. Journal availability: see SO 506 831. (AV)

In Spokane, Washington, an alcohol education program has developed prevention methods for alcohol abuse by getting the community, the schools and higher education to cooperate. Discusses the program's main components--teacher and community education. (RK)