Reviews the following books on early childhood education: (1) "Structural Adjustment Policy and the Child in India. Proceedings of a Seminar held in Madras on December 23, 1992" (M. S. Swaminathan Research Institute); (2) "Classroom Pedagogy and Primary Practice" (David McNamara); and (3) "The Early Years: Laying the…

Many multicultural education research findings can be applied in the everyday world of teachers and administrators. Five areas matter a great deal in educating a multicultural population: teachers' beliefs about students, curriculum content and materials, instructional approaches, educational settings, and teacher education. Whether teachers' race…

Presents a critique of the common practice of writing instruction advocated by the well-known theorist Peter Elbow. Focuses on the paradox of pedagogical authority in writing classrooms. Reviews Elbow's writings in light of the problem of pedagogical authority. (HB)

Discusses what middle-grade students need, and what language arts can provide. Describes language arts activities that connect with real-world issues and audiences, with big ideas and big events, with home and family, and with students' interests and talents. (SR)

Discusses the effects of group size, staff-child ratios, and staff training and qualifications on the quality of child care. (BB)

Reviews two books: "The English Classroom in the Computer Age" (offering practical plans for integrating computers into writing courses), and "Evolving Perspectives on Computers and Composition Studies (which is more theoretical). Discusses technological literacy, political issues of access to technology, teacher training, and teaching practices.…

Discusses the nature of reflective practice and its importance in school leaders' preparation and professional development. Professional preparation that develops reflective practice helps resolve the theory-practice dichotomy and improve professional practice. Preparation programs must provide experiences that elicit critical application of…

Three widely accepted assumptions about literacy education are discussed: (1) literacy is a social practice; (2) there exists a plurality of literacies; and (3) literacy educators must address issues of power. Implications for defining second-language composition ideology, research, and pedagogy are examined. (54 references) (Author/MSE)

Presents an argument for reform in current environmental education (EE) practices within the context of the Canadian education systems. Describes Canadian contributions in the field of EE, contradictions between theory and practice that give rise to some current issues, and suggestions for future EE activities in Canada. (41 references) (MCO)

Discusses how environmental education (EE) can provide opportunities for development of higher order thinking skills such as learning critically and creatively, and learning to think in an integrated manner--in terms of identifying alternatives, using multiple sources, designing novel approaches, and identifying real and potential solutions.…

Examines the relevancy of North American planning education to practice in other countries. A survey of 201 accredited planning program graduates working overseas shows that these practitioners see themselves as successful and their education as pivotal to that success. However, efforts should be made to make planning education more…

Discusses the history of curriculum theory, reasons for the gap between theory and practice, and propositions for improving the relationship. Literature shows little progress in reducing the gap. Three movements may offer theorists and practitioners more curriculum control and reduce the gap: empowering teachers, professionalizing teaching, and…

Though the second wave of curriculum theorizing attempts to improve students' and teachers' lives, transform conventional curriculum development, and challenge neoconservative curricula, this paper argues that it has not affected K-12 education. The article discusses absence of reflective action in school-based settings within contemporary…

Six periods in the evolution of nursing are described: the early period (1860-1900); focus on practice, service, and specialization (1900-49); initiation of research (1950-59); research expansion and theory initiation (1960-79); the integration of practice, research, and theory (1980-89); and the near future (1990-2000). Nursing administration is…

The curriculum conference is a specific, practical strategy for deliberative curriculum problem solving at the district or national level. This article explains the deliberation method and its two important characteristics, argumentation and interaction. An analysis of all three decision-making processes in one such conference showed that…