Highlighting the importance of teaching practice grounded in a consciously held, critically examined philosophical framework, this book examines the contribution of John Dewey's philosophy to the early childhood teacher's theoretical base for practical direction and decision making. A detailed account of how Dewey's educational philosophy may be…

St. Louis Community College (SLCC), in Missouri, is currently involved in various programs designed to address the issues of drop-outs, teenage pregnancy, illiteracy, crime, underemployment, and unemployment. One such program is the Emerson Electric Co. Minority Engineering Scholarships which since 1988 has provided scholarships to 80 minority…

Individuals and groups within the Nevada library community recognize the need for planned continuing education opportunities established both on the job and outside the work environment. Information about the needs for continuing education was obtained from a literature review, site visits, a review of written materials, and interviews with…

This symposium presentation comprises five papers about the efforts of a consortium of three Iowa liberal arts colleges (Clarke College, Loras College, and the University of Dubuque) to develop a critical social perspective in its teacher preparation curriculum. An introduction by Michael Vavrus defines critical social perspective as a critical…

This module on vocational education in the whole school curriculum is 1 in a series of 10 modules written for vocational education teacher education programs. It is designed to help vocational teachers examine the role of vocational education in the whole school. Introductory materials include the following: a listing of competencies/tasks to be…

This volume is the third edition of a comprehensive treatment of higher education law and is current through approximately August 1994. The nine chapters are divided into numerous sections and subsections. Chapter 1 provides a framework for understanding and integrating what is presented in subsequent chapters and a perspective for future…

This document is intended to be a self-evaluation tool to assist Colorado early childhood programs in working toward quality services. Eleven sections provide rating criteria on: (1) interaction among staff and children; (2) curriculum; (3) family-staff partnership; (4) staff qualifications and development; (5) administration; (6) staffing…

This booklet describes how eight European countries structure educational provision for children in the middle years of schooling, ages 10 through 14. The booklet discusses the status of middle years education, the tracking of students, equal opportunities for minorities, specialization of teachers and counselors, academic versus holistic…

This book explores the issues of democratic education and student responsibilities in the schools. There are three compelling reasons to engage students to have a direct experience of democracy as an integral part of their schooling: (1) students are most likely to understand and value democracy and develop the political skills required for…

This book is about teacher-leaders who work in schools, universities, district and county offices, and other educational institutions and who serve as consultants, mentors, principals, project leaders, and teacher educators. The professional model of teaching emphasizes the role of teachers as informed, responsible decision makers, grounded in the…

This workbook provides practical information for developing and implementing inclusive school programs through understanding the educator role, using effective problem-solving strategies, and developing a support network to meet the challenges of inclusion. Ten chapters cover the following topics: (1) effective inclusion (an analysis of the trend…

Noting that the current generation of adolescents is experiencing more stressful and negative experiences at an earlier age than previous generations, and that the consequences include drug abuse, delinquency, and mental illness, this book provides caregivers and parents with specific tactics to move teenagers successfully through adolescence. The…

It is estimated that attention deficit disorder (ADD) affects from 3 to 10% of school age students. The ratio of male to female is reported as high as six to one. Children with ADD display signs of inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity and are more likely than other children to have a variety of academic and social problems.…

The nature of the relationships among contemporary family variables and school achievement is examined in this collection of articles. Divided into two parts, the collection examines related processes and issues. In the first part, the chapters and authors are: (1) "The Family-School Relationships Model" (Bruce A. Ryan and Gerald R.…

More than 80 delegates representing 17 Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) member countries participated in a seminar directed toward policymakers and practitioners involved in establishing and maintaining linkages between secondary and postsecondary education, training, and employment. The seminar, which was jointly organized…