We hear much talk that today it is more difficult than in the past to be young-whether as a kindergartner or as a college student. It is also more difficult to be older, because the task of guiding young people to conduct a still unknown future is an awesome charge. Theoretically, a person living in the age of Charlemagne could grow up believing…

In this chapter, the author proposes to imagine the aims of the school in light of a cosmopolitan philosophy of education. The first section that follows provides a summary account of what the author takes cosmopolitanism to mean. The second section frames a philosophy of education that stems from this account. The third and penultimate section…

Governments around the world continue to grapple with issues relating to how preschool services should be delivered, what type of provision is most appropriate, and for what purpose. These issues are particularly pertinent in a fast evolving early years sector such as the United Kingdom and many parts of the world where early years education has…

The purpose of this qualitative grounded theory study was to investigate the personal development of spiritual stamina in graduates of Christian high schools who attend secular universities or colleges. Participants are comprised of a theoretical sampling of 16 young adult graduates of one of four Christian schools in Southeastern United States.…

Typically, school curriculum has been viewed through the lens of preparation for the workplace or higher education, both worthy objectives. However, this is not the only lens, and perhaps not even the most powerful one to use, if the goal is to optimize the educational system. "Curriculum on the Edge of Survival, 2nd Edition," attempts to define…

The purposes of the study were to determine what relationships between form and function of educational objectives can be identified in curriculum literature, and what philosophical beliefs in terms of the axiology of curriculum design are compatible with various combinations of form and function of objectives. A search of the literature yielded…

This article explores the different conceptions of culture and cultural process and product goals in education to show how liberal education and multicultural education are related. (DF)

This article describes the theory and implementation of zero-based curriculum review (ZBCR) in the higher education setting. ZBCR's purpose, preconditions, and procedures are discussed; and specific examples are given to illustrate the structuring, conducting, and application of the results of the ZBCR process. (Author/DB)

Recounts Hill-Murray School's commitment to and involvement in the outcomes endorsement process for the past six years. Describes the steps the school took while focusing on writing as its target area goal. Also identifies a sub-population of students for writing development. Reports on a number of new initiatives in the school's curriculum.…

The principal of a school that used a school and community survey (described in the previous article by Regina Paul) explains how the survey was used to improve instruction. (Author/JM)

A fictitious American school district provides the setting for model educational and organizational objectives. In an attempt to meet the requirements of the expanded school role, the curriculum includes topical areas such as sex and human relations education, race, international relations, and environmental education. (JN)

Two major questions need to be asked by teacher preparation institutions: (1) What ought to be the key areas of study for youth in the decade ahead? and (2) How should teachers be prepared to teach in these areas? Six concepts are suggested for a teacher education program for the 1980s. (JN)

Correspondence theories imply that the social relations of education correspond to the social relations of dominance and subordination in the economic sphere. One limitation of the criticisms of this principle is that they are restricted to the relationship between school and work and do not investigate the link between education and the wider…

Whitmore Lake's (Michigan) outcome-based planning model emphasizes starting the planning process by obtaining consensus on desired outcomes; involves students, teachers, staff, parents, and community in planning; and identifies the responsibilities of students, the home, and the school in helping students achieve the desired outcomes. (MJL)

Adaptation from the keynote address to the Association for Childhood Education International Annual Study Conference held at Denver, Colorado in April, 1972. (CB)