Author states that: "Education /in these countries/ is openly and avowedly political, seeking to prepare the child for a useful life in the socialistic society."

Develops the concepts of educational vision and consensual leadership, highlights their interrelationships, and indicates how the consensus leader should behave in the vision-building process. (JK)

Discusses the contributions to educational theory and practice and particularly moral education of Edward Thring. Nineteen eighty-seven is the centenary of the death of Thring who, as headmaster of Uppingham School, built it from a small country grammar school to a thriving public school of national reputation. Includes several quotes from Thring.…

Everything that educators have learned aabout individual differences and learning styles as they relate to pacing is negated by tests that disregard such evidence. Unless they are improved, competency tests are likely to seriously damage the educational process. (CJH)

Examines the educational debate surrounding the question of whether or not four-year-old children should be in public schools. (HOD)

Printed works dealing with educational history that were recently acquired by the Centre for the Study of the History of Education are cited in this bibliography. (RM)

Criteria are set forth for a philosophy that could contribute to advancement in educational administration. Three broad areas are covered: (1) the ideas and methods of educational administration; (2) communication and verification in the field; and (3) values and the normative side of education. (TE)

Lists five fundamentals for early childhood education: (1) each child is unique, (2) each child has a range of differences within, (3) learning that lasts is embedded in meaningful experiences, (4) a good teacher gets to know each child and is knowledgeable about a child's needs, and (5) parents and teachers need to work cooperatively. (HOD)

Presents the author's recommendations, based on both broad visions and practical concerns, for reconceiving and improving curriculum. (MCG)

Suzuki believed that all human beings are endowed with remarkable musical ability and can learn to play musical instruments in the same way they learn to speak. The Suzuki method of teaching music and its evolution in the United States are discussed. (RM)

As a follow up on last week's article on the Alum Rock voucher experiment (AA 523 678), this article puts the Conservative case against vouchers. (Editor/RK)

Blending philosophy, research, and three decades of practice, the author offers an engaging discussion of essential principles of timeless learning, including attention, contemplation, connection, participation, responsibility, wholeness, and joy. Educators in today's schools can apply these principles, models, and methods to inform instruction in…

In computer-based simulations, students must bring a wide range of relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities to bear jointly as they solve meaningful problems in a learning domain. To function effectively as an assessment, a simulation system must additionally be able to evoke and interpret observable evidence about targeted knowledge in a manner…

This paper presents an overview of the theory of situated cognition by providing its origin, a listing of its main principles and then discussing in detail the principles of, authentic learning environments, legitimate peripheral participation, and assessment. It also provides two examples of the application of situated cognition principles. The…

This guide to developing literacy skills with deaf and hard of hearing children stresses the flexible use of various methods based on the needs of individual children. The paper begins by examining selected methods and approaches to literacy instruction, citing ways that these might or might not benefit students depending upon implementation. This…