Specifies some of the conflicts in philosophies, values, and priorities regarding scientific knowledge present in the development of science education curriculum standards through the use of the "Science for All Americans project." Excerpts interviews to identify key issues. Examines interest groups concerned with controversial issues…

Compares two countries' philosophical and theoretical approaches to student life in institutions of higher education. Discusses fundamental differences in approaches and examines the practical implications of these differences. Details out-of-class learning opportunities and strategies used in career development. Offers recommendations for…

Focuses upon the way visions for early childhood are expressed through curricula in England, New Zealand, and Reggio Emilia in Italy. Includes curricular examples illustrating how growing pressure from vocational and instrumental influences affect progressive and socioculturally inspired early childhood curricula. Reveals how curricula and…

Focuses on the ideas presented in the book, "Music Matters (David Elliott)." Discusses Elliott's stance on praxialism, stating that his book is based on social mediation of action as its behavioral theory. Addresses Elliott's concept of expertise and topics using an interactionist perspective as a means of interpretation. (CMK)

Presents John Wilson's response to the articles within this issue of the "Journal of Moral Education". Focuses on broad issues related to the disagreements that surfaced. Explains that one issue concerns the nature of philosophical or conceptual analysis. Addresses aspects of his own work. (CMK)

Reviews theories of adult learning over the lifespan grounded in anthroposophy, the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner's Waldorf Schools. Examines parenting as a vocation through this perspective and the implications for the learning needs of parents. (Contains 35 references.) (SK)

Edgar Dale's (1946) Cone of Experience model-and various adaptations-have been used by practitioners for decades. However, little has been accomplished by way of examining and refining the model (and its associated theories). This article suggests several philosophical perspectives by which gaps in the prevalent version of Dale's Cone could be…

This article examines the tension between the principles underlying the inclusion of students with disabilities and those underlying school choice, particularly market competition and parental autonomy. It examines findings from five states and a case study of a school-choice system that indicate the exclusion of students with disabilities.…

Outlines 11 core practices that define the Foxfire approach, emphasizing students' choice of and responsibility for their work, teacher's role as guide and model, peer teaching, teamwork, reflection, academic integrity of work undertaken, connections between classroom work and community and world, honest evaluations, and the value of aesthetic…

A survey of 114 colleges and universities in 11 southeastern states gathered information on the institutions' mission statements and their use. The statements were analyzed applying a variation of the dimensions previously used to evaluate leading corporations' mission statements: target clientele, products, geography, commitment, philosophy,…

The paper provides an overview of issues concerned with individual student differences including disabilities. Such issues concern: philosophical dilemmas in individualization, needed changes in methods instruction, effective inservice training and individualization, and state and university partnerships. (DB)

This bibliography lists 194 documents on the practice, theory, philosophy, history, facilities, programs, and operations of conference centers and residential adult education programs, 1914-89. (SK)

Presents a small sampling of the letters and manuscripts received in response to an earlier article by Karen Jost. Notes that, upon considering all the responses, those supporting Jost's position that writing teachers should not be expected to write outnumber those disagreeing by five to one. (RS)

The article reviews two issues in special education service delivery and the impact on children with visual impairments: the Regular Education Initiative and the Least Restrictive Environment. The concept of "educational deficit" as a requirement for services is seen to be inappropriate for this population. (Author/DB)

Discusses the view and role of teachers in society. Argues that teachers need to have agreement on the major issues and allow for varying perspectives on the smaller issues to define their profession and demonstrate something of worth to their students. (MG)