Robert Frost's method of teaching is explained. He saw all education as self-education, not something a teacher can give a student. Frost believed freedom to be a necessity and his method gives the student much freedom while also placing a heavy burden of responsibility on him. (Article originally published in 1951.) (AF)

Educational researchers must rely on their informed judgments and assume responsibility in setting minimum competency standards to meet the public demand for quality education. There are both advantages and disadvantages of implementing, as well as not implementing, a minimum competency program. (MH)

The authors urge educators to accept that behavior problem youngsters can no longer be barred from the public schools and that effective programs for these children need to be implemented. This paper was presented to the State Department of Education Conference on Emotionally Handicapped Programs, Orlando, Florida, August 9, 1977. (SJL)

Compares traditional and modern assumptions regarding (1) purpose of education, (2) nature of education, (3) environment conducive to learning, (4) professional development, (5) educational responsibility and (6) nature of adult learning. From modern assumptions in each of the six areas draws implications for professional organizations. (CSS)

Racial and cultural pluralism in American higher education is advocated in place of integration, which is seen to melt individual identities. This argument supports the existence of predominately Black colleges. Suggestions for reducing racial friction on both Black and White campuses are offered. (JMF)

The six articles in this issue are devoted to discussions of Ukranian educator A.S. Makarenko. His theories of collectivist social upbringing and labor education, his pedagogical views, and his views concerning student self-government are discussed. (KC)

Presents an overview of the relation of nuclear power to human health and the environment, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power as an energy source urging technical educators to inculcate an awareness of the problems associated with the production of energy. Describes the fission reaction process, the hazards of…

Critics of testing have raised relevant issues about the use of tests. Most concerns relate to abuses made in construction, selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized tests. The educator could respond by deciding not to use tests. Unfortunately, this cure would be worse than the disease itself. (Author)

A survey used job analysis techniques to identify the essential roles and functions of administrators of college offices for students with disabilities. Results were then used by members of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) to develop professional standards. Wide diversity of job functions and resulting training needs are…

Describes a Navajo model by which individuals may assume responsibility for reversing Navajo language shift. Argues that reversing Navajo language shift requires that Navajos acknowledge the problem, that Navajo principles of balance and the natural order be applied to the problem, and that Navajo individuals and families make a commitment to…

Summarizes results of the Gulf Coast Community College's Citizen Leadership Institute's 30-hour Citizen Leadership Training Program designed to build leadership skills through the stages of awareness, transformation, commitment, and action. The curriculum cultivates citizens to be community leaders who recognize and accept responsibility for…

This study explored physical education teacher educators' (PETE) demographic characteristics and teaching and nonteaching responsibilities. Surveys of faculty nationwide indicated that respondents reflected white, middle class America. Most began with PE or sports studies degrees. Most had taught K-12 PE and had stable PETE careers and were…

After spending six years studying elementary schools of 10 countries noted for educational excellence (Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States), the authors reveal world-class standards they have identified for time-on-task, curriculum, assessment, parenting, and student behavior.…

Addresses the problem of disclosure of sensitive information contained in special-education records and proposes a number of measures school districts can take to protect the confidentiality of general student records. (77 footnotes) (MLF)

Elementary teachers often unwittingly contribute to inequitable classroom environments. As part of a senior project, education majors at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, observed a fifth-grade class at a Guilford County school and solicited students' responses to two case studies involving gender equity issues. Kids enumerated…