The religious Education is one of the key components of the present age detachment from which poses numerous problems for the society Islamic. One of the factors effective in the destruction of the religious Education is the roots of sin avoiding which can lead to the improvement of the religious Education of the members of the society. Thus, the…

As higher education expands online course offerings, it is essential that sexuality educators strive to translate success from in-person courses into online pedagogy. While many educators remain anxious about, or sceptical of, the benefits of online sexuality education, the popularity of online courses demands engagement if educators are not to…

Urges elementary and secondary schools throughout the country to redefine their purpose in the aftermath of September 11. Offers several ideas and examples. (PKP)

A high performing school is described as one where student achievement is high and student and teacher absenteeism is low. Student behavior is such that teachers seldom have to control them or tell them what to do. This results in greater time on task, higher teacher morale, low teacher absenteeism, and improved parental support. One other…

New ways of viewing the physical education course experience as holistic, fair, creative, responsible, caring, and rewarding must be created for situations within the framework of the realities which face teachers and learners in and out of school. Seven principles for organizing ideas for future curricula are discussed. (JN)

Attitudinal data were collected on 606 teachers in the fall of 1978 and 426 teachers in the spring of 1979 concerning the prospects of solving, by the year 2000, problems of energy, pollution, hunger, threat of nuclear war, and teacher potential for influencing changes for the better in world conditions. The attitudes of the two groups were…

This article asserts that STS-oriented curricula, while of value in presenting a more authentic view of scientific practice and its cultural context, are too timid in their approach towards the political interests and social values that underpin scientific and technological developments. A case is made for politicizing students through an…

Critiques 20 years of moral education research, briefly commenting on major developments and theories. Discusses the link between cognitive distortion and antisocial behavior in adolescents. Includes a list of theoretical suggestions for future research. (MJP)

This monograph offers leadership approaches for school principals. Discussion applies the business leadership theory of Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus to the role of the principal. Each of the booklet's three parts concludes with discussion questions. Part 1, "Visions and Values for the Provident Principal," demonstrates the importance of…

In this book, a number of authors address the many-faceted issues that they feel may affect the content and delivery of vocational education during the years ahead. The book is divided into seven sections, each addressed by several authors with different perspectives. Some of the issues tackled by the authors include the maturation of the "baby…