General education mathematics for the undergraduate is discussed in terms of the general philosophy and attitude and how these can affect the learning situation. (MP)

To improve teacher education, teacher educators must clarify their values and goals by continuing dialogue and finding areas of agreement. (JD)

The educational philosophy, attitudes, and values of student teachers and their supervising teachers were examined in both American Indian and Anglo schools, before and after the student teaching experience. Generally, all student teachers became more traditional, adopting their cooperating teachers' conservatism. Differences between the groups of…

Two representatives of business and industry discuss reasons for business support of education and the need for both work and liberal arts education. (MF)

Stresses that the global education movement should be based upon a model of human responsibility. Suggests an experience-based model involving "man-in-dialogue" with all beings and all things; indicates its implications for man's relationship with his community; and identifies possible teaching approaches. (Author/AV)

The author, having had extensive experience teaching in primary schools, critically examines the "Plowden philosophy" which he finds incomplete rather than misguided or false. Specifically looks at what was to be learned, how the learner was conceived and what the role of the teacher was thought to be. (Author/RK)

Examines the progressive educational philosophy of Harold Rugg and reviews a biography of Rugg by Peter Carbone. Identifies major educational issues which were not addressed by Rugg or Carbone, including fragmentation of problems and human purpose and the role of the utilitarian consciousness in contemporary education. (DB)

This review of Aboriginal education suggests that until all social and political institutions adopt self determination policies, education will lack motivation for the vast majority of the Aboriginal people. (Author/AM)

In this philosophical essay about the role of a private college, this author declares himself on the side of the university with a mission. It is contended that otherwise there is little point in the struggle to maintain the "privacy" of the university. Points raised deal with the alumni role, political and religious ideology, curriculum needs,…

A cross-cultural analysis of institutional interrelationships and social structure formation. Discusses the growth of higher education in relation to developing governmental policies designed to maintain a socioeconomic elite in a dominant position. Available from: Black Studies Program, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309. (Author/BC)

Learning to learn should keynote today's educational philosophy. One method for developing learning skills is through the use of independent study guides (self-initiated study and direction activities serving as lesson plans for learners). (Author/MJB)

Behavior change is the overriding, if not the only, goal in health education. Implications of this fact for the nature and method for educational diagnosis, curriculums, educational strategy, and evaluation are discussed. (Author/MJB)

Suggestions for becoming an effective teacher and motivating students to think creatively are proposed based on the author's personal experience and theories of Rogers, Dewey, Piaget, and Maslow. Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is adapted to stages of learning readiness. (LBH)

The author pinpoints those aspects of education where calculators seem sure to have an impact and quotes from several reports that outline some of the short-term and long-term things mathematics educators may need to do to bring about an orderly and fruitful adjustment to calculators. (MN)

Describes the ideal Soviet worker as a person who harmoniously combines physical and mental labor; exhibits thorough knowledge of modern polytechnic principles; has a high level of skill development; and can master modern machines and technological processes quickly. Outlines a vocational-technical curriculum which will reinforce these objectives.…