Education & Pedagogy

This bibliography contains 142 English language annotations of newspaper, journal, and government publications from Egypt on the topic of education. All items were published in 1978. Annotations are categorized according to 71 topics which include adult education; Arabic language; educational planning, philosophy, administration, objectives, and history; curriculum; children; faculties and universities; nurseries; primary schools; mathematics; religious education; teacher training; textbooks; technical education; and youth education. An author index and list of sources concludes the document. (KC)

With the expansion of distance education, the problem of over-education in the system of distance education has emerged, but it seems that none of the existing empirical studies have addressed this issue. This study conducts an empirical and comparative analysis of the problem of over-education between distance education and face-to-face education by analyzing nationwide adult data in China. The empirical results show that distance-education learners are more likely to experience over-education compared to face-to-face education learners; however, over-education does not have a significantly negative relationship with distance-education learners' income.

This publication contains 190 terms that relate directly and uniquely to agricultural education or that are considered to be highly important in vocational and technical education and have direct relevance to agricultural education. Intended for supervisors, teacher educators, teachers, and students in agricultural education, the publication should also be useful to those dealing with other areas of vocational and technical education and to those responsible for providing leadership in vocational public school education. Terms, together with their definitions, are arranged alphabetically. Similar or closely related terms are cross-listed. (YLB)

Nominations for the 2002 Australian Rural Education Award are presented, each with a short description and contact information. The 22 programs range from primary and secondary schools to university school collaborations. Programs address a wide range of topics, including school readiness, Aboriginal education, music, experiential learning, vocational and agricultural education, entrepreneurship, teacher education, and adjudicated youth. (TD)

This article examines trends in technology in special educational and in teacher education; addresses the positive and negative effect of technologies on service delivery and on personnel preparation; and explores how educators' attitudes and reactions and toward emerging technologies will determine the future of teacher education in special education. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Literature on general education in higher education generally and in library and/or information science education and training specifically, is reviewed. Drawing from this review and from the findings of an empirical study conducted in South Africa, this article discusses curriculum development in LIS education and training in both the university and the non-university higher education contexts. (Contains 3 notes.)

Contends Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE) has had major impact on art education field. Argues that the art curriculum in higher education is still bound by a studio emphasis, which does not prepare art education majors adequately for precollege art instruction. Concludes that both art and art education majors, as well as their instructors, should be knowledgeable about DBAE. (CFR)

States that the emerging systems of education throughout the world since 1980 provide a fertile ground for research. Reviews educational systems and focuses on topics such as compulsory education, growth in enrollments, women in education, and vocational education. Suggests that there is a convergence of structures and practices in much of the world. (CFR)

Whether or not multiculturalism has redefined or advanced equality in U.S. education is examined through an analysis of bilingual education, community control, and multicultural education. Certain forms of multicultural education have incorporated new elements into the understanding of equal education, including notions of unbiased curricula and diverse learning styles. (SLD)

Presents a comparison of environmental education in South Africa and recommendations from the 1977 Tbilisi and 1987 Moscow international environmental education conference proceedings. Lists international strategies for environmental education and training proposed at the conferences and discusses their relevance to South Africa. (24 references) (MCO)

This literature review summarizes trends and issues in the 1991 education literature relating to adult and vocational education; counseling; elementary education, especially problem solving and thinking skills training; the handicapped and special education; curricular issues; educational management in elementary and secondary schools; higher education; and teacher education. (21 references) (LRW)

A critique of five books on women's education discusses feminist research in the postmodern era, experiences and status of women in higher education, patterns of job discrimination that persist despite increasing female educational attainment, gender and mathematics education, and comparative analysis of sociopolitical contexts of the gender-education relationship. (SV)

Drawing from interviews with key-informants in planning and policy-making institutions at central and local levels, reports on 1985 education reform programs. Highlights some of the most drastic aspects of the reform and discusses specific issues in basic education, technical/vocational education, and higher education. Notes variety and adaptability in China's education system. (JHZ)

Center X (Where Research and Practice Intersect for Urban School Professionals) at the University of California, Los Angeles, is the school's teacher education program. It integrates preservice teacher education, beginning teacher induction, and continuing professional education in an effort to create a new culture of teacher education and educational improvement. (SLD)

This article recommends revamping special education certification to support quality education in inclusive settings by aligning special education certification with general education certification, allowing for collaborative teacher training for general and special education at the initial certification level, and providing advanced training for a specialization within special education. (Contains 14 references.) (CR)