The two-part article focuses on where we've been, where we are, and where we're heading in experiential education. (Author/NQ)

Presents background information on Chinese writing, discusses its defects, suggests how to develop Chinese writing, and offers opinions about research in Chinese writing. (Author/DB)

This paper was the Presidential Address given at the NAEA Convention in Philadelphia, April 4, 1977. (Editor)

When asked some difficult questions in a recent interview, the director of OE's Office of Career Education responded with incisive and refreshingly forthright answers. (Editor)

Examines the base for the sense of frustration and anomie present in our colleges and universities. (Author/RK)

Dr. Sol Gordon, teacher, writer, and psychologist from Syracuse University, gives his opinion on the state of sex education in elementary schools. (Author/RK)

Institutions of higher education have rapidly expanded and, hence, diversified their social functions. Stratification of these institutions into elite universities, mass universities and community colleges replicates the class stratification in the work force. The relationships within this expansion and the resulting problems for the mass of…

Examines the educational changes that have occurred in China in recent years, the ways schools are run and students are educated, the interaction of students and the working community, and the implications for school systems in the United States. (RK)

After a brief outline of the educational situation and the social framework in Italy which developed after the second world war, this article explores the future of the Italian school system. (Author/RK)

Educational improvements should not depend on "heroic" efforts. Administrators need to develop ways to support innovation systematically. Four conditions are important for facilitating improvement: (1)available time, (2) cushions against interference, (3) encouragement, and (4) recognition of the need for incorporation. (MD)

At the core of evaluating school outcome is a clear goal statement and the ability to gather important and appropriate information. This process must not be left to chance. Able school leaders develop congruent testing and feedback activity for each phase of the school year cycle. Information is then used to build a framework for school…

Illustrates how conventional education has contributed to the fragmentation of life into divisions of "us" and "them" while problems such as environmental destruction and the threat of nuclear war require concerted action. Describes holistic education as an alternative, examining it in relation to three curriculum positions: transmission,…

Discusses the development of social studies in Alberta (Canada), detailing its evolution through four stages since the early nineteenth century. Describes changes that occurred as Alberta moved from private control to an independent province. Examines European and U.S. influences, and explores how economic development has affected educational…

Presents a history of the latest revolution in higher education, emphasizing the importance of increasing free market forces in institutional policy formation and the development of new management capabilities within academe. Discusses historiographic considerations and curriculum transitions, suggesting relevant considerations for the formation…

This annotated international bibliography on art education and creativity includes references to general educational theory; aesthetics, philosophy, and sociology; historical developments; curriculum practices, assessment and evaluation, and guidelines and policies; reports and databases; and journals and periodicals. Each section is categorized…