Notes that journalism education prior to 1949 was modeled after American journalism schools, while since the 1950s, that orientation has been replaced by Soviet principles. Observes the projected shortage of journalism graduates and the need for increased capacity in journalism institutions and for increased international exchange. (HTH)

Compares and contrasts major themes and characteristics of multicultural, developing, and environmental education programs, offering perspectives on whether linkage should occur among these three fields of study. Also discusses implications of this union for teaching, training, and instructional programs. (ML)

This paper addresses the question posed by "A Nation at Risk:" Is there a conflict between the pursuit of equality and the pursuit of excellence? It argues that this question disguises another and more fundamental conflict between the economic and political goals of education. (Author/LMO)

Critically examines the process approach to the teaching of writing and cautions teachers to maintain a healthy skepticism about any approach that is used. (HOD)

Draws from date collected in a study of effective college composition instruction to discover six instructional patterns: (1) the literature approach, (2) the peer workshop approach, (3) the individualized workshop approach, (4) the text-based modes approach, (5) the basic skills approach, and (6) the service course approach. (FL)

Describes a philosophy course offered at East Carolina University through the Special Studies Program for marginally-admissable students. The program uses selected readings from Russell, James, Sartre, and others and the Personalized System of Instruction to build critical thinking, reading, and study skills, while introducing students to the…

Applies the military concepts of triage and the "enfants perdus" (those beyond hope) to the educational setting, arguing that some students in a typical high school are beyond helping in any meaningful educational sense and that the only reasonable course of action is to cease attempts to educate them. (Author/SB)

A university teacher speaks of changes that have taken place in Canadian universities over the last two decades and also of future opportunities and needs. (CJB)

Recognizes the opportunity for journalism departments to develop and institute courses for scholastic journalism teachers and to develop guidelines for the student press based on the most recent research. (CRH)

Focuses on national differences in the numbers of students from selected Asian countries who undertake higher education abroad. Contrasts the development approach and the world-systems approach in national educational systems. Compares and presents a cross-sectional model of patterns, national levels, and determinants of sending students abroad.…

Ludvig Holberg was an outstanding contributor to comedy and other branches of literature during the early 18th century. He advanced the movement later known as the Enlightenment, promoted the ideals of morality through humor and satire, and issued challenges to contemporary school and society. (RM)

Discusses "technological tyranny" and its demeaning of language and learning. (FL)

Argues that after a decade of intense concentration on the theory and practice of writing, it is now important for literature to reenter the composition classroom and to become part of a course that teaches "language skills" as a continuum. (FL)

Describes California's Adult Microcomputer Literacy Training Project, which provides training for public library staff in the development and presentation of microcomputer literacy training sessions for adult users. The project's objectives and philosophy, responsibilities of participating libraries and resource centers, and role of People's…

Argues that in the approach to writing as process, educators have fallen into the either-or fallacy and eschewed writing as product, the study of models of communication. Suggests that they see the activity as two processes--one expression, the other communication--of envisioning and revisioning. (FL)