Discusses the life and work of Eduard Leisching, concentrating on his advocacy of education for those deprived of early education. Traces Leisching's path to popular education, and describes Leisching's establishment of the Society for Popular Education in Vienna in 1886. Reconstructs Leisching's educational philosophy, and considers Leisching's…

The first of 3 stages of community education was a period of theoretical and conceptual development. The next 30 years saw the development of community school programs, leadership training, university centers, professional associations, and legislation. Recent trends include changes in organizational structures and management systems, increased…

Presents four new assumptions that could replace the traditional assumptions that underlie the bases of teacher education programs. The assumptions involve: (1) the importance of personal belief; (2) teacher education as a problem in personal becoming; (3) unique and personal teaching methods; and (4) new roles for field experiences. (Author/CB)

Discusses what the future holds for vocational agriculture. Includes seven articles on the mission of agricultural education, teacher education, the public image, planning, secondary vocational agriculture, needed changes, and a vision for the future. (JOW)

This paper analyzes the philosophy and goal strategies of transition programs, focusing on criteria for success, needs of the disabled, training of personnel, staffing, client controls, the pre-transition school environment, the adult transition environment, and integration into adult society. Several recommendations for improved transition…

Offers an interpretation of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's "Discourse on the Origin and Foundations of Inequality" and provides examples of classroom exercises designed to make Rousseau's ideas and writings accessible to undergraduates. Stresses Rousseau's philosophy on natural man, language, ethics, and society. Includes interpretive…

The four components of an undergraduate curriculum theory course are outlined. In addition, results are reported from a survey (N=100) designed to assess the effectiveness of the course. (IAH)

Proposes an end to the "Great Debate" in reading instruction between the proponents of data-driven approaches and proponents of concept-driven approaches by offering two major principles of reading instruction. Explores characteristics of each approach and the danger of overemphasizing either aspect of reading. (MG)

Discusses the educational thoughts of Boyd H. Bode and the influence John Dewey's philosophy had upon the development of his ideas. Notes the emphasis Bode placed upon education as growth and the fact that he continued to attempt clarification of the Dewey philosophy even after Dewey began to lose interest in education. (KO)

Discusses the contributions of Wisconsin educator, Norris Sanders, to social studies education. Points out Sanders' belief in the power of information and the importance of asking questions. Describes his development of questions at various levels and the importance of these questions to critical thinking skills and excellence in education. (KO)

This article examines the conflict over the definition of clinical supervision from the neo-traditional and neo-progressive perspectives. It shows how this conflict affects teachers' assessment and assistance, and suggests possible areas of compromise and future directions the conflict may take. (TE)

Presents a way of teaching the scientific method through studying the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Asserting that Sherlock Holmes used the scientific method to solve cases, the authors construct Holmes' method through excerpts from novels featuring his adventures. Discusses basic assumptions, paradigms, theory building, and testing. (SLM)

Provides an overview of Puerto Rico's moral education program, an educational intervention policy conceived as a structured, permanent, and pervasive moral dimension of the entire public school curriculum. Identifies basic principles, goals, and teaching strategies; discusses the initial project phase; and examines current and projected…

Discusses qualitative research and its application to educational evaluation. Approaches discussed include the following: (1) ethnography; (2) naturalistic inquiry; (3) generic pragmatic (sociological) inquiry; (4) connoisseurship/criticism; (5) metaphors; and (6) phenomenography. (FMW)

Provides reviews and critical analyses of "Capitalist Schools: Explanation and Ethics in Radical Studies of Schooling," by Daniel P. Liston, and "Teacher Education and the Social Conditions of Schooling," by Daniel P. Liston and Kenneth M. Zeichner. Indicates that both books call for critical inspection of current educational models. (15…