Summarizes each of five contemporary models of democracy developed by David Held. Ascertains how changes in information and communication technology (ICT) could help, hinder, or have no consequences within each of those democratic paradigms. Addresses the positive contribution of the use of ICT to the political system in general and political…

Tests the promise and limits of computer-mediated politics and the actual destabilizing/restructuring of political practices and relations which the Internet has brought to the British system. (RS)

Examines the potential for radically reengineering the (British) educational system. Proposes radical changes in schooling's political/educational interface. Urges educational policymakers to follow five rules: prioritize ruthlessly, invest productively, think strategically, learn constantly, and collaborate effectively. An incoming government…

Internet II, a higher-speed information network under development, is supported by almost 100 colleges and universities. It would let researchers develop advanced tools, but would be costly for institutions. A similar but more limited project, the Very High Speed Backbone Network Service (VBNS), has also garnered college support. Technical,…

Revisits some elusive concepts in administrative thought, particularly the notions of will, intention, consciousness, value, and depth motivation. Proposes a curriculum reform direction that substitutes axiological for current epistemological preoccupations. A directional shift is necessary for administration, because the leadership function can…

Examines differences among groups of listeners to political talk radio using data from a survey of adults in San Diego, California, from the perspective of Grunig's situational involvement model. Among more active audience members, limited motivational data suggest that political talk radio served a mix of needs, including seeking political…

Argues against the current penchant for national testing. Argues against the notion that national tests will turn unfit teachers into fit ones. Notes that parents do not send the schools standardized children and that standardized tests are not what will make a nonreader into a reader. Argues that many good books are ruined by prematurely forcing…

Discusses comparative studies of electronic media (broadcasting) across various cultures. Highlights include topical and national approaches; specific programming practices; philosophical considerations; television, radio, and video; media imperialism; electronic media personalities; the European Community media policy; and politics. Contains 145…

Examines the writing of significant women in librarianship, education, politics, and publishing who had an influence on children's literature. Their advice to parents in mass market publications is discussed, a feminist perspective is offered, and suggestions for further research are included. (Author/LRW)

Members of the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA), which translates to Chicano Student Movement of Aztlan, report that their movement is being targeted by school administrators across the country due to its demands for Chicano/Latino studies programs and protests against anti-immigration and anti-affirmative action movements.…

Discusses how the cult of examinations continues to affect both teachers and students in China, and concludes that any serious reform of Chinese education depends on thoroughly rethinking the role of examinations in learning. (SR)

Describes the results of a survey of British pupils' awareness of and attitudes toward aspects of German life and culture. The article examines students' knowledge of basic geographical and political information about Germany and determines the extent of stereotypical views of Germany held by students in this age group (14-15 years). (16…

This institutional case study of the implementation of a new "learning and teaching strategy" at a British college explores how strategy and policy are responded to by academic managers, front-line academic staff, and students. A range of factors, which may undermine successful policy implementation is identified. An assessment is made…

Two university academic administrators discuss tensions between their values and constraints under which they work, suggesting that universities develop a clear understanding of higher education's social purposes in a changing world (commitment to establishing a culture of collegiality that welcomes difference and awareness of the "bigger picture"…

Discusses the contradictory nature of two aspects of German higher education and research policy in relation to internationalization: the more traditional Europeanization policy, and a parallel policy in response to globalism that is stimulating a highly competition-oriented role for German higher education and research along the lines of the GATS…