Presents alternatives as a part of American education in pursuit of commonly accepted goals, but utilizing progressive educational methods. (Author)

Presents a bibliography of current professional articles on topics such as the open classroom, classroom organization, learning theory, motivation, the use of traditional teaching materials, and reading instruction. (MAI)

Suggests that teacher competence should be defined as the extent to which a teacher can intellectually defend his practices and beliefs rather than as his conformity to current practices. (Editor/RK)

Begins by briefly and broadly describing the present world and specifying some of the difficulties involved when an individual attempts to understand and relate to it. Argues that, given today's complex world, the development of an adequate set of integrative assumptions requires a general education program that liberally utilizes anthropological…

Offers an argument against increased emphasis on testing, claiming that reading and writing can never be tested because the conception of reading and writing inherent in tests is faulty. Suggests alternatives that are congruent with a more adequate conception of reading and writing. (SR)

To determine perceptions of self-actualizing behavior as a purpose of higher education, students, professors, and administrators rated 12 self-actualizing behaviors on a 5-point scale from important to unimportant for the university to encourage. Analysis of responses showed the three groups essentially agreed that higher education should develop…

A study of teachers' views and the educational philosophy of Swedish comprehensive schools showed that pupil-centered schools that attract teachers with a socialist ideology. Teachers with a negative attitude toward the comprehensive schools believe that a pupil-centered school reduces their power. (Author/RM)

Juxtaposes a series of quotations from Hitler's "Mein Kampf" on such educational topics as the study of history as politics, the learning of history, and multilingualism. (JBM)

Offers five personal views of censorship that were developed as a result of teaching English and fighting censorship. (HOD)

Answering Richard Paul's critique, the author restates his preference for open dialog in the school about beliefs and issues, rather than excessive concern with techniques of critical thinking. Children learn worthwhile things without being directly taught, while an unintended consequence of teaching critical thinking may be a weakening of…

The development of IGE principles, practices, and ideas is detailed by notable educators. (MM)

Although each public higher education system in California has a unique mission and social purpose, the systems are united in a most common and fundamental way: each aims to enhance the intellectual, technical, and creative capacity of its student learners. Because advanced knowledge--scientific, technical, and procedural--tends to be organized by…

This chapter presents some ways to reorganize science and mathematics education guided by a wisely chosen, strategic, and secure research base. Needs for systemic reform, educational equity and quality as complementary goals, and urgent and strategic investment in research are discussed. Targets for new research and development are also identified…

The purpose of this paper is to identify the various components of the educational system in higher education, to illustrate how and where they interact, overlap, and come together so that it may be better understood how Web-based instruction (WBI) may impact higher education. A definition of an educational system is given, and three principles…

This annual publication offers a collection of papers, essays, and speeches related to the history and philosophy of education. This volume contains: (1) "The Presidential Address: The Educational Revolution in Kentucky, or How To Build the Plane After You're Off the Ground" (Wayne Willis); (2) "The Seventh Annual William E. Drake Lecture: Was…