The author states that throughout the past century or more, especially during the twentieth century, the continuing conflict between proponents of the minimum essentials approach to curriculum excellence and those of the individual development approach has been an obstacle to the achievement of excellence. (CT)

Responds to many of the points made in George Henry's article, "What is the Nature of English Education," focusing upon his arguments related to instruction and supervision. (HOD)

Argues that the real problem in English education has nothing to do with its definitional scheme; instead the crisis is how to discriminate among practices that may be offered in the name of such a scheme. (HOD)

Some possible uses of the Personal Construct Theory, which gives prospective teachers another way of analyzing or reflecting on mathematics teaching, is described. Discussed are its uses in teacher self-evaluation and as a way of studying teacher thinking and practical knowledge. (MNS)

Suzuki believed that all human beings are endowed with remarkable musical ability and can learn to play musical instruments in the same way they learn to speak. The Suzuki method of teaching music and its evolution in the United States are discussed. (RM)

In a discussion of the role and tradition of the university, it is suggested that we guard against simply institutionalizing the existing system of privilege, that the university's role is the cultivation of inquiring minds rather than professional socialization or advancement of faculty, that true collegiality is necessary in governance. (MSE)

Discusses some problems and solutions related to the use of educational technology in teacher training for higher education, the historical aspects of the educational technology developments in Brazil in the last two decades, and basic trends and perspectives for use of educational technology in the future. Five references are listed. (MBR)

Describes the educational theories of John Dewey, and especially his emphasis on the importance of experience. In terms of music education, this involves providing students with expressive experiences and directing students so that there is growth in understanding, meaning, and value. (CS)

The author describes a study of adult educators in West Germany and addresses six conclusions of her study. These conclusions concern use of the term "adult educator"; interest in adult education as a movement; computer hostility; education for women, minorities, and the aged; evaluation and assessment; and the influence of the liberal…

Describes experiences in helping women students discover their own voices and grounding that voice in their own experience. (CRH)

Discussed are educational trends found in books reviewed in this journal issue which deal with the history of education, the philosophy of education, comparative and international education, education and the social sciences, educational policy studies, and educational issues. (RM)

Suggests some changes in teaching perspectives that might provide more satisfactory rhetorical assignments and situations for students. (CRH)

Drawing on her experience as a teacher in the most recent Polish clandestine or "flying" university, the author describes the organization and purpose of an underground university in a totalitarian state. The article contains a translation of the flying university's original declaration. (Author/CT)

Recommends taking the indirect approach of historical understanding to make English PhDs better academic politicians. (CRH)

Offers opinions and recommendations by four educators on including women's studies in high school and college curricula. (CRH)