Teachers and their students in the small British open schools resemble a family. The goals are carefully conceived and directed but may be carried out on an impromptu basis to meet the students' unique needs. (Author/MLF)

The incorporation of play experiences into the school curriculum is discussed in relation to the political nature of curriculum decision making and the use of play as a curriculum strategy. (JN)

Continues a discussion of philosophical issues and problems related to realism and instrumentalism (SE531658), focusing on implications for science curriculum/instruction. Proposes a view of science and scientific theory suitable for school science. (Author/JN)

Twenty-two papers presented at the International Seminar on Research in Music Education (held in Dresden, East Germany, July 15-22, 1980) comprise the bulletin. They represent current research in music education around the world as well as some current philosophies of music education research. Seminar participants included 28 music educators from…

The author responds to criticisms against his insights into the nature of thought and the "grounds of rationality" provided by the philosophy of Thomas S. Kuhn. (CJ)

The New Jersey School of Conservation is a resident environmental field center located in Stokes State Forest in the Kittatinny Mountains of New Jersey. Discusses the school's history, philosophy, programs, and the passage of a 1981 state bill saving the school from closing and allowing it to continue "in perpetuity." (Author/JN)

Mediocre performance in the principal's office and in the classroom is argued to cause the declining performance of students. Reasons for poor performance and methods of combatting it are presented. (KC)

An analysis of the educational theories found in Jefferson's private correspondence shows a remarkable consistency with his philosophy and public utterances. Underlying everything is his idea that school should serve a practical purpose. He viewed universal education as a prerequisite to the attainment of liberty. (Author/SJL)

The Philosophy of Education Society has formulated guidelines for evaluating teacher education programs in terms of the: (1) qualifications of teachers of philosophy of education; (2) philosophical component of humanistic requirements for teacher certification; and (3) humanistic component of graduate programs. (JN)

Ivan Illich's critique of schooling as a social institution detailed flaws and suggested an alternative model focusing on the functions of modern schooling. The teacher in the modern school is viewed as an impediment to education. Illich's conception of the deschooled society is described, and the ideal role of the church in human society is…

Many law students believe theory and practice do not have much to do with one another, and are more interested in practice. The theory/practice (traditionalist/clinical) dichotomy is devisive and destructive, and the two sides are challenged to come to terms with it for the sake of the profession and society. (MSE)

Comments on issues of discrimination in foreign language departments which were debated at a session of the 1980 MLA meeting in Houston. Focuses particularly on the preference for hiring native speakers rather than American-born instructors, showing that educational philosophy does not justify this preference. (MES)

Provides an account of observations made in kindergarten classrooms in China. Topics discussed include physical facilities, ideology, curriculum content, health care, behavioral control methods, and availability of kindergartens. (Author/DB)

Examines how research of philosophers of science may be useful to science education researchers and curriculum developers in the development of descriptions of science content related to classification schemes. Provides examples of concept analysis of two igneous rock classification schemes. (DS)

Reviews the causes of the current crisis in education and suggests ways to make opportunities out of the challenges posed to our educational system. (WD)