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Sorenson, Gail Paulus – Educational Theory, 1980
Law is not the command of a sovereign or the manifestation of supreme will; law is our creation. It is a means to the fullest development of individual capabilities. Dewey defines law as a process that is compatible with the philosophical outlook of a democratic society. (JN)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Democratic Values, Educational History, Educational Philosophy
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House, Ernest R. – Educational Theory, 1980
Evaluation techniques and practices do not belong to a particular theory of justice. Systems analysis evaluation consists of defining quantitative outcome measures of program success and the establishment of causal links between this measure and the program by experimental design. (JN)
Descriptors: Democratic Values, Educational Assessment, Educational Philosophy, Evaluation Methods
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Varner, Iris; Varner, Carson H. – Journal of Educational Thought, 1980
Argues that a liberal education is a practical, marketable education because, unlike pure scholarship or vocational training, the liberal arts can create an educated person able to function well in both public and private life. (SJL)
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Benefits, Educational Philosophy, Employment Potential
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Ophuls, William – Teachers College Record, 1980
There is no longer any such thing as citizenship in the modern industrial world. The science of ecology must inspire the innovative curricula of tomorrow. (JN)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Ecology, Educational Philosophy, Epistemology
Whitlock, Keith – Teaching at a Distance, 1980
An inquiry into the state of adult education in Latin America revealed great interest and a wide variety of programs seeking to reduce adult illiteracy. Significant problems in developing and implementing programs are the linguistic pluralism of the countries involved, and a variety of educational philosophies. (MSE)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Philosophy
Gussis, Christopher – NJEA Review, 1979
Noting that physical education is in decline, the author suggests that the reasons may include the expense and ineffectiveness of traditional programs. He advocates more commitment to physical fitness among school personnel and program changes to emphasize physical education's true objectives of fitness and enjoyable recreation for all. (SJL)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Physical Education
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Nirgiotis, Nicholas – Change, 1979
Anatolia College and the American Farm School, located in Thessalonica, Greece and established by American missionaries, are designed to serve specific needs of the local population. The programs of each school are briefly described. (JMF)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Educational Philosophy, Experiential Learning, Farm Management
McMurrin, Sterling M. – National Forum: Phi Kappa Phi Journal, 1979
The purposes of education are discussed in terms of the contradictions between the absolute and the relative, the useless and the useful, the liberal and the technical, and elitism and egalitarianism. (JMF)
Descriptors: College Role, Culture, Definitions, Educational Objectives
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Novak, Joseph D. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1979
Presented is a paradigm for science education research. The paradigm advances the reception learning theory, where regularities to be learned are presented explicitly to the learner. A tool for the study of knowledge production in science education, the Gowin "V," is presented. (RE)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Discovery Learning, Educational Philosophy
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Wyatt, John – Oxford Review of Education, 1980
Argues for renewal of the tradition of a liberal education. Suggests that a feature of the liberal tradition has been the retention of subjects and styles of study which admit differences and encourage individuality. Human resources must be liberated to achieve the active citizenship essential for survival. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Citizenship, Educational Needs, Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices
Rosenstein, Irwin – Journal of Outdoor Education, 1979
This lecture cites the need for teachers to use all the learning environments available to them, especially the outdoors. Outdoor education can make the educational process full of wonder and excitement; it can also develop humanistic characteristics that permit children to become worthwhile citizens in society. (DS)
Descriptors: Children, Educational Environment, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles
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Pai, Young; Krueger, Jack – Journal of Teacher Education, 1979
Emphasis on the technological model of education is indicative of and can lead to a product-oriented society. (LH)
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Innovation, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories
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Barnes, Willie J. – Journal of Negro Education, 1979
As Floyd Hunter's study on community organization and leadership shows, social and economic policy and decision-making power are monopolized by a small sector which does not include minority groups. America's attitudes, values, behavior, and educational philosophy must be changed if social equality and cultural pluralism are to become a reality.…
Descriptors: Community Role, Cultural Pluralism, Decision Making, Educational Philosophy
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Pitts, James H. – NASPA Journal, 1980
Examines significant aspects of student personnel work vis a vis student development. Reveals that "in loco parentis" has been a manifestation of a more overarching philosophical belief that colleges should foster the development of the whole student. (Author)
Descriptors: College Role, College Students, Educational Philosophy, Higher Education
Rockler, Michael J. – Curriculum Review, 1979
The author attempts to determine whether the competency trend and the creativity trend are compatible and concludes that they are, that they are two sides of the same learning process, and that the connection between them ought to be pursued by those who are interested in both. (KC)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Creativity, Creativity Research
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