Presented is a general philosophical examination of the whole issue of parents' rights with regard to their children, focusing especially on what is probably the most contentious area involved, that of education. (RM)

Explores recurring themes in early childhood education that strengthen professional identity and commitment. Historical issues of continuing relevance are discussed, including school entrance age, kindergarten and early reading, child care services as social change agents, increase of child care services due to the changing role of women, and…

Stresses the need for theoretical justification for the development of humanistic education programs in today's schools. Explores Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs and theory of self-actualization. Argues that Maslow's theory may be the best available for educators concerned with educating the whole child. (JHZ)

Presents varying philosophies of science education based on educational ideologies and images of science. Redefines science as a problematic human activity that has the potential to develop an informed and effective citizenry. (ML)

Vocational agriculture teachers of the future will need to be managers of technology by teaching about the technology used in agriculture and by using technology as a teaching tool. Physical, biotechnological, and information technologies must be coupled with appropriate teaching strategies. (CT)

Recommends teaching students the exploratory essay as a means of contributing to the larger effort of revitalizing the humanities by restoring the spirit of inquiry to a place of currency and honor and by educating people to communicate freely with one another. (EL)

Raises questions about process research in writing. Points out the need to broaden the concept of what happens when people write and the need to press some questions about processes involved in coming to know generally. (EL)

Argues that despite changes in technology and applications, the philosophical, theoretical, and practical underpinnings of journalism and mass communication education are likely to remain the same. Advocates combining this solid base with high standards and quality administration, curriculum, and instruction to meet the challenges of the…

Examines the problems that the document "English: From 5 to 16" poses the English teaching profession, particularly in trying to gauge how far it needs to be understood in the context of apparent moves toward a more centrally controlled curriculum. (DF)

According to the Spectrum concept, all teaching is a chain of deliberate acts resulting from a decision-making process that begins before the teaching transaction and continues through evaluation. The Spectrum places all styles of teaching on a continuum according to whether teachers or learners are most responsible for decision making. (PGD)

Examines modern functionalist theory including theoretical bases and historical development. Considers, in the light of functionalist tenets, exemplary educational research in the field of modernization theory. Includes a critique of some overt and covert assumptions of functionalist educational research and suggests some avenues for more…

Describes computer assisted instruction programs for teaching logic during first year philosophy courses at the University of Hong Kong. These programs include JOHN, which introduces Venn-diagrams for evaluating syllogistic arguments; LUDWIG, which introduces techniques for evaluating arguments in propositional calculus; and TIARA, which provides…

This article encourages teachers to think about how they teach. Teachers must pay attention to their actions, interventions, and their own life history. The vision and value of teaching are explored. (DF)

Lack of support for language and literature study in higher education reflects the larger attitudes of American culture: that learning for its own sake has little value. This provincialism is outmoded, dangerous, and intellectually indefensible, and must be eliminated in order to redefine language and literature studies. (MSE)

Discusses the author's experiences while attending a writing workshop--and how they reshaped the way in which he taught writing in a subsequent workshop developed in his own district--which encompassed writing through reading, writing environments, focus, writing from personal experience, and listening to students while they learn to write. (HTH)