Argues that if conformity is what culture demands, then schools that emphasize dull, fixed, ritualistic, and conformist behavior are functional. (Author)

A humorous satire on outdated required materials and teaching methods. (MM)

The value of the lecture as a method of conveying information has limitations serious enough to warrant its discontinuance. (Author)

A look at schooling in the United States, from the vantage point of Spain. (DS)

Some hints for making poetry lessons relevant, worthwhile, and interesting for students. (AN)

The traditional structure of the school" is defended by an adversary, with a view toward cautioning his colleagues about some of the hidden useful functions the tradition fills, and the voids likely to result from its destruction." (Author)

Suggests reasons why faculty members prefer the lecture method and describes a combination method of instruction that combines the features of the lecture method and personalized system of instruction. (JEG)

Learners (n=17) in the Oregon State University Extension Service's Master Gardner training program used traditional modules; 21 used an online version. Both groups performed similarly. There were correlations between experience and online course satisfaction and between convenience and satisfaction. (Contains 10 references.) (Author/JOW)

An exploration of the "initiation" view of education suggests that the knowledge prescribed is predominantly theoretical, allowing little room for physical pursuits. It is argued that this account of knowledge is limiting and that activities such as sport or dance form a necessary part of a balanced education. (Author/CB) (Author/CB)

A safe drinking water program was delivered by satellite as well as the live speaker program. Responses from 230 traditional and 161 satellite participants showed the satellite program met objectives, was cheaper, and required less specialist time although it attracted a smaller audience and allowed limited interaction. The cost per attendee for…

Reviews some of the research being done in the area of cost models for online education. Describes a cost analysis handbook; an activity-based costing model that was based on an economic model for traditional instruction at the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; and blending other costing models. (LRW)

Early research on distance education compared it to face to face, invariably finding no significant differences. Recent research, grounded in the theory of transactional distance, uses such methods as discourse analysis and in-depth interviews to bypass limitations of other approaches, revealing the complexity of distance education. (SK)

Presents a debate between traditionalist ideas from Xin Lin Gale and postmodern ideas from Cheryl Glenn and Susan Jarratt. Quotes Gale who says that you cannot have it both ways, foundational and antifoundational: using the historical evidence to champion Aspasia while at the same time "reclaiming" her from the biases of those very documents.…

Not long after he completed his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan, Mike Van Lent used his interest in videogames and artificial intelligence to land a research professorship at the University of Southern California (USC). There he edits the Journal of Game Development and conducts studies for the Institute for Creative Technologies, a $45…

This paper investigates various approaches to learning and their effect on performance of a cohort of international students in two different pedagogical environments. The effect of approaches to learning on performance was determined by using Cohen's "d" with Hedges "g" correction. Coe's spread sheet was used for the purpose.…