The curriculum for general education based on the idea of the realms of meaning or logical patterns bring a variety of structures in knowledge and disciplined understanding. Curriculums adjusted for differences in culture, situations, learning levels, aptitudes, and the amount of enthusiasm brings consistency and unity in the learning experience…

This paper is threefold. It is grounded in the philosophical work of two educational theorists: John Dewey and our contemporary Nel Noddings. It also brings into the conversation the ancient system of Tarot, arguing that its pictorial symbolism embodies intellectual, moral, and spiritual "lessons" derived from collective human experiences across…

This paper is a report of a research project on critical multiliteracies and multimodality in Brazilian education. In the context of a growing concern for the construction of images in contemporary society, the paper discusses the interrelations between image, language and interpretation. The specific object of the investigation described below is…

Discussion of relevance provides an overview to this special issue on relevance research. Topics addressed include user-centered criteria that affect relevance judgments; information-seeking behavior; the need for appropriate research methodologies; models for system design and evaluation; and approaches to facilitate further research, including…