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Willis, Wayne, Ed. – Journal of Educational Philosophy and History, 1994
This annual publication offers a collection of papers, essays, and speeches related to the history and philosophy of education. This volume contains: (1) "The Presidential Address: The Educational Revolution in Kentucky, or How To Build the Plane After You're Off the Ground" (Wayne Willis); (2) "The Seventh Annual William E. Drake Lecture: Was…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational Anthropology, Educational History, Educational Philosophy
Barzun, Jacques; Lynn, David H., Ed. – Basic Education: Issues, Answers & Facts, 1987
The effect of television on children is in part a reflection of the effect of current schooling practices, so that the simplicity of television is a reflection of the discontinuity and incoherence of modern schooling practices. This state of affairs in schooling is due to several factors: (1) efforts to make schooling less stuffy and mechanical…
Descriptors: Attention Span, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design, Educational Philosophy
Beyrer, Mary K., Ed.; Nolte, Ann E., Ed. – Eta Sigma Gamma Monograph Series, 1993
The chapters of this "monograph" reflect the philosophies of 14 health educators who represent a variety of work settings: (1) "This I Believe: A Philosophy of Health Education" (Loren B. Bensley, Jr.); (2) "Educating about Health" (William B. Cissell); (3) "Some Guiding Principles on Health and Health Education:…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession, Morges (Switzerland). – 1980
This collation of national reports pertains to the theme "Education and Development." Thirty-nine member organizations of the World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession (WCOTP) responded to an inquiry into participating countries' policies, practices, and ideas concerning education as a factor in development, education about…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Educational Development, Educational Needs
Bielefeldt, Talbot – OSSC Bulletin, 1988
This bulletin summarizes the principles of discipline and classroom management that appear to be successful. It also looks at how educators in Oregon and elsewhere are applying these principles in their schools. Despite differences of philosophy, certain principles are shared in some form by all schools of thought. The first chapter discusses…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Discipline Policy
Leue, Mary M., Ed.; And Others – SKOLE: The Journal of Alternative Education, 1995
The four issues of "Skole" published in 1995 include articles examining alternatives to public education and the value of free schools. Free schools offer an unstructured curriculum in which comparisons between students are eliminated and students are empowered to be responsible for their learning. Proponents of this approach to…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Childrens Writing, Compulsory Education, Conformity
Rutkowski, Edward, Ed. – Journal of the Midwest History of Education Society, 1981
The papers in this document present three themes: history of higher education; educational thought; and education and reform. "The University of Illinois' Long Search for a Permanent Campus in Chicago, 1946-1963: The Relationship between the Politics of Influence and the Conflicting Images of an Urban University" (G. A. Sprague) begins part 1 and…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Catholic Schools, Educational Facilities Planning, Educational History
Montessori Observer, 1986
This publication of the International Montessori Society, issued eight times yearly, provides news and information to extend awareness and interest in the application of Montessori educational principles and to promote harmony in the Montessori community. Regular sections in each issue provide information on training opportunities, teaching…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Classroom Techniques, Early Childhood Education
The Montessori Observer, 1998
This document consists of the eight issues of volumes 9 and 10 of a publication of the International Montessori Society providing news and information to extend awareness and interest in the application of Montessori educational principles and to promote harmony in the Montessori community. Regular sections in each issue provide information on…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Classroom Techniques, Early Childhood Education