Over the last two decades, advances in information and communication technologies (ICTs) have contributed to the ideological construct of an emerging "knowledge society"--one which places a high value on knowledge and education and promises a better future for humanity. However, the severe economic--and by extension, social and…

This book is designed to help preservice and inservice educators clarify the philosophical and definitional issues related to pluralistic education, and design and implement effective teaching strategies that reflect ethnic diversity, and prepare sound guidelines for multiethnic programs and practices. It describes actions that educators can take…

This publication provides guidelines to help school districts in Michigan initiate or strengthen global education programs. A definition of and rationale for global education are included in part 1. Global education is defined as a lifelong growth in understanding, through study and participation, of the world community and the interdependency of…

Thirty-two author-contributed chapters were selected from 369 papers presented at the 1981 World Conference on Gifted and Talented Children. Authors included psychologists, educators, geneticists, researchers, and sociologists. Papers address five topics (sample subtopics in parentheses): social contexts (parent and family role, gifted adults at…

Designed for writers of state and local career education plans and projects who are required to make statements of policy when applying for funds, this model policy statement contains eight major justifications for career education. Career education is defined as the totality of experiences through which one learns about and prepares to engage in…

The 15 essays in this collection examine and challenge the assumptions and beliefs underlying the theory and practice of gifted education today. Essays are grouped into three sections which consider first, reconceptualizations of giftedness; second, gifted education and equity; and third, the practice of gifted education (identification,…

This methods textbook includes interventions that beginning teachers need to understand to address the many problems they will encounter in classrooms with children who have emotional or behavioral disorders. Chapters discuss: definitions of emotional or behavioral disorders and ways in which children with these problems are classified; Individual…

Designed for those interested in the mechanics of establishing outdoor education programs, this text is basically a guide to program development and includes examples of procedures, forms, conceptualizations, etc. Chapters deal with: (1) the contemporary education scene (an overview); (2) the basic concepts of outdoor education (17 concept…

Cultural pluralism is the rationale currently used for implementation of American Indian or Native Studies, but the practice of Indian Studies has always been an inherent part of Indian cultures. Problems currently facing Indian Studies include: belief by some that Indian Studies most properly belongs in the home; inadequate and/or erroneous…

Career education is described as a concept designed to serve as a vehicle for educational reform in ways that will bring a more proper emphasis to "education as preparation for work" among basic goals of education at any level in the educational system. Several subconcepts of career education are discussed that seem to hold special relevance for…

Twenty-six papers on the education of students with developmental disabilities are divided into 7 sections on: (1) definition and placement; (2) assessment and curriculum; (3) instructional strategies; (4) individual needs; (5) systematic and data-based instruction and management; (6) family involvement and community attitudes; and (7) appropriate…

This book gives middle school and secondary school teachers a comprehensive look at assessment, from definitions and history to practical suggestions and political implications. It explores the theory behind student-centered assessment and examines practical strategies teachers can use to bring about student-centered assessment in an educational…

This book offers 13 papers on the creation, development, and enhancement of international programs in colleges and universities. Following a preface by Charles B. Klasek and a list of contributors, the papers are: (1) "Administration of International Education" (Tannaz Rahman and LaMarr Kopp); (2) "Foreign Students and Scholars" (Ann Kuhlman); (3)…

This collection of readings on women and education in regard to changing traditions in population/family planning is designed for international home economists, students, and other educators. It presents background information in designing curriculum which integrates family planning and population education concepts into home economics programs.…

A collection of reports and case studies of second language instruction for proficiency includes: "Language Teaching and the Quest for the Holy Grail" (Theodore V. Higgs); "The ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines: A Historical Perspective" (Judith E. Liskin-Gasparro); "The Proficiency-Oriented Classroom" (Alice C. Omaggio);…