Comments on the use of mother-tongues in written communication and basic education, using literacy programs in multilinguistic contexts as an example of the plurality of literacies. Democracy and citizenship, and the social demand for communication competence in postindustrial societies, are discussed with respect to the continuity dimension of…

Creating time capsules is an instructional strategy that allows students to express their knowledge and perceptions about specific health issues, and it can help students understand how health issues are interwoven among all aspects of society. The article explains how to create time capsules for women's health issues. (SM)

This article examines the emergence of innovative policies in public postsecondary education systems and suggests that state postsecondary governance structures have influences on innovation that are independent of other social, educational, and economic factors. Policy implications are discussed. (SLD)

Development of the Peruvian university system is described, focusing on periods of rapid expansion. Enrollment declines in 1974-78 are analyzed in the context of the educational reform program of the military government. The 1983 new university law, following return to civilian government, and future prospects for higher education are discussed.…

Examines how five trends--socioeducational demands, local political empowerment, technological options, economic trends, and nonlinear planning--weaken the school's authoritative status and strengthen school choice. Finds planning for choice an attribute of future educational policymaking and planning. Presents a conceptual framework for…

In Australia, school-based curriculum development (SBCD) encountered significant problems during the 1970s because of insufficient teacher preparation, unchanging school structures, and conservative community expectations. This article examines SBCD as a 1990s policy option and places it within a professionally oriented context. Because of equity…

Contemporary South Korean student activism, characterized by complicated ideology, highly developed organization, and connections with other social powers, is examined. Despite its national influence, student activism is being criticized by the public and students alike because of underlying revolutionary ideologies and episodes of violence.…

Evaluation activities in China are examined, focusing on housing reform. How evaluation functions in justifying the political initiatives of the Chinese Communist Party is explored, and the possibility that evaluation research can become an academic field in China using Western methodology is discussed. (SLD)

School board members can influence legislation by conveying accurate information, building coalitions and grassroots support, and understanding legislators and their political climate. Offers suggestions from experts on how to lobby more effectively. Lists seven resources, and contains a brief glossary of legislative terms and a brief primer of…

Parents can offer a college time, loyalty, and money. Leading roles currently played by parents in campus programs include recruiter, career counselor, political supporter, and fundraiser. Keeping track of parents, organizing and orienting them as volunteers, funding the programs, and assessing the efforts' effectiveness are important elements.…

A discussion of the status of the comprehensive secondary school in Germany looks at its history within the overall educational system, curriculum design, the relatively traditional approach taken by West Germany in comparison to other European countries, and the chances for comprehensive schools in a united Germany. (MSE)

Describes efforts of citizens of Oxford, Ohio, to preserve an existing historic environment while ensuring its commercial viability. Miami University is located in Oxford, and its architecture department prepared design guidelines for use by the Historic and Architectural Preservation Commission in evaluating proposals for adding, altering, or…

Resistance to the idea of problem-based education derives from political and economic influences and from its assumptions about certainty in knowledge. This paper examines those assumptions, explores the predisposition to technicist views of reality, and outlines the prospects for problem-based education. (MSE)

Traditionally, environmental education has been taught from a technocratic rationality, marked by a dominant and almost blind faith in the capacities and qualities of science rather than considering political and sociological factors. Describes international projects that are community based and action oriented and that incorporate aspects of…

Although there is agreement among the government, the Trades Union Congress, and the Adam Smith Institute that child care facilities for working parents in Britain are needed, they vary in the emphasis given to economic, political, and social factors. This article surveys recent reports and sets their arguments in the context of policy and…