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Peer reviewedMaclay, Connie M.; Askov, Eunice N. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1987
Promotes the development of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) programs as a way of educating illiterate parents and nonreading adults in general. Notes several programs of this nature already in operation around the nation. Describes some nonthreatening courseware that is being used to recruit more adults into such programs. (TW)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedMacVicar, Margaret L. A. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1990
Discussed is the crisis in science education which reflects larger educational problems and signals a possible economic disaster. Suggested measures include mobilizing federal and private resources, strengthening the schools, a new and improved draft, and changes in the workplace. (KR)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Economics, Educational Improvement, Educational Trends
Peer reviewedGomory, Ralph E.; Shapiro, Harold T. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1988
Presents a dialogue between Ralph E. Gomory of IBM and Harold T. Shapiro of Princeton University concerning what science, technology, and education can and cannot do to establish industrial leadership. The discussion focuses on the role of universities and industry, scientific literacy, and cooperation between universities and industry. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Competition, Higher Education, Industry
Peer reviewedPhillips, David – Issues in Science and Technology, 1987
Reviews the state of scientific and technological research in Great Britain and discusses efforts to insure its growth. Advocates a national plan for science that would provide a more balanced set of national research and development priorities. Addresses concerns related to the shortage of scientists and the condition of education. (ML)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, National Programs, Productivity
Peer reviewedGerbner, George – Issues in Science and Technology, 1987
Discusses the portrayal of science and scientists on prime-time television and assesses the impact that it has on public conceptions of science. Reports that television cultivates a less than favorable orientation toward science and scientists. Offers recommendations for improvement. (ML)
Descriptors: Commercial Television, Mass Media, Nonformal Education, Popular Culture
Peer reviewedShamos, Morris H. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1988
Argues that the recent "crisis" in science education was unfounded. Claims that the reduction in federal funding through the National Science Foundation in 1981 was the real problem that precipitated the concerns about scientific literacy. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Finance, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedClinton, Bill – Issues in Science and Technology, 1987
Analyzes the current state of education in the United States and calls for a new wave of educational reforms. Advocates an expansion of early childhood education, programs for potential dropouts, the retraining of unemployed workers, and changes in school structure and the teacher's role. Stresses the need for technological and scientific…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Development, Educational Improvement, Educational Innovation
