Examines the merits of situated learning, constructivism, and feminist pedagogy as educational reforms. In each case, the theoretical construct is described, justified (in terms of why it improves learning experiences), and defended based on research in the field. The constraints on systemic change and the problem of seeing its implementation to…

Explores the connection between the state and society as they impact postsecondary provision in Cyprus. It examines the major structural features of the Cypriot system of higher education and its expansion, followed by a construct of the various "knowledge traditions" which have dominated Cypriot notions of higher education. (GR)

Focuses on the role of fiction in the education of information literate students. Identifies Australian picture books that illustrate how fiction and nonfiction may merge into each other and how fiction may portray truth. Discusses examples of the history curriculum in South Australia early in the 20th century to show how imperial myth was used to…

Chronicles the development of early childhood education in Ghana. Considers the history of education in that country from 1529 and discusses the characteristics of current early childhood education and future development of these programs. (JPB)

A literature review on the origins, nature, and future of globalization and implications for education found little of relevance for low-income, postcolonial countries. Focusing on sub-Saharan Africa, a conceptual framework suggests how developing nations' educational policies are influenced by legacies of colonial education, the position of…

Focuses on two mental activities--reflection and metaphor--that can be used with communication to facilitate changes in an educational system. Discusses two contexts in which they are being used: (1) in individual thinking and writing; and (2) as part of a facilitated group activity. (AEF)

Summarizes a study that surveys teachers' perceptions of the school-development planning process at a Perth, Australia, secondary school. Teachers believe they are being given more planning authority to control administrative costs; the state education department will continue its strong control over school operations; and a whole-school planning…

Discusses preschool education in the People's Republic of China. Describes the developments that have occurred in the last 15 years, such as the effect of the 1 child policy and what parents now expect preschools to emphasize as a result of this policy. Discusses how the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky form the foundations for the preschool…

To explicate Marshall McLuhan's thinking, three concepts germane to his views on technology are introduced: technology as an extension of man; visual and acoustical space; and the laws of media. The goal is to engender a deeper appreciation of McLuhan to help educators and communication specialists understand how media (technology) can be used to…

Examines the role of goals in the learning process and reviews another theoretical perspective, experienced cognition as additional justification for the constructivist revolution affecting the field of instructional design. Addresses the implications of experienced cognition for dealing with learning goals and learning environments. (Contains 32…

Suggests that there is an identifiable landscape (context, perspectives, sets of issues, methods, and values) associated with instructional design. Key features of that landscape include assumptions about the nature of being a person and living in society. Without some identifiable instructional landscape there is little possibility for progress…

Offers a new model for addressing issues of providing access to lifelong continuous learning and personal knowledge management. The full spectrum of component functions and costs within traditional education systems are being unbundled so as to allow separate functions to be selectively retained and redesigned independently, then reconfigured,…

Reflects on the recent development of comparative education, focusing on modernity's ongoing possibilities and the value of metanarrative as providing meaning and a space for negotiating shared values across cultures. Discusses research on China's and Japan's experiences of education and modernity to illustrate how the author's search for meaning…

States that knowledge has disappeared in and from adult education because it is rarely viewed as educational content or a didactic task of instruction. Explains that this is due to both internal and external disciplinary reasons and discusses these reasons in detail. (CMK)

Discussion of the need for effective leadership and identifying leadership competencies for academic librarians focuses on the areas of development and fundraising. Describes areas of expertise, experience, and skills associated with academic development positions in colleges and universities as a basis for identifying relevant leadership…