In making the transition between the research and theory on goal structures and the literature on open education, five of the more pervasive themes of open education were discussed. (Author/RK)

Iranian government leaders stress need for schools to promote skills and values necessary for economic development--increased initiative, group effort, respect for manual labor. However, the social structure, and teaching methods employed, are directly contradictory to these goals. Changes that would lead to implementation of these goals are…

Results are reported from a survey of junior high mathematics teachers' (N=146) critical thinking beliefs. The study addressed two questions: Where do teachers stand regarding the teaching of critical thinking skills? and What teaching practices characterize a "belief in critical thinking" versus its opposite view? (IAH)