A group solving the task of climbing a steep wall illustrates how adventure education can enable participants to trace how they get stuck in their view of things, and what it takes to adopt a new and generative image. The ability to change metaphors can be applied to core metaphors of relationships, communication, and visions of oneself. (TD)

Contends that erroneous assumptions held by faculty and administrators about higher education prevent necessary discussion among faculty and constituencies about the multiple missions and obligations of higher education. Identifies a number of critical questions for discussion both inside and outside of academic circles. (DSK)

This response to Mahoney et al. (EC 623 392), although agreeing that parent education needs to be reemphasized, disagrees with the reasons offered for why parent education is not a more explicit focus of current early-intervention efforts. Alternative approaches, such as family-centered practices and family support, are described. A model that…

This response to Mahoney et al. (EC 623 392) agrees that parent education can be philosophically compatible with family-centered approaches and suggests a view of parent education as partnership education. After identifying the problems of traditional parent education, partnership education is discussed in terms of ecological perspectives, parents…

Discusses recent recommendations for reform in mathematics education advocated by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics as they relate to the needs of students with learning differences. Notes that the constructivist theory on which the recommendations are based have different philosophical premises than the information-processing…

Logical analysis of arguments in favor of rational suicide reveals 11 commonly encountered premises. These premises are listed, analyzed, and discussed. The arguments of the rational suicide literature are criticized on historical and philosophical grounds. Consensus-based reasonableness is found to provide an insubstantial base for social policy.…

"A Course in Miracles," the popular psychospiritual curriculum of transformation, suggests that students experience as curriculum what the teacher does inwardly and spiritually. Every teacher is a potential spiritual guide, and should infuse love and caring for students into their teaching. Similarities between teaching and psychotherapy…

Through examining the concept of rights in emergent South Africa policy, this article illustrates how philosophy can serve democratic policy in pursuit of the public good. Although the South African Schools Act establishes some institutional conditions for a right-based educational system, curriculum inadequacies may undermine this objective.…

Anecdotes are used to illustrate how White, male, European values are embedded in adventure education. Traditional European assumptions about risk, challenge, and individual accomplishment may not be relevant to other cultures, women, or disadvantaged people. Those in adventure education need to throw out the cookie cutters and explore other ways…

Examines the notion of "accurate" and "authentic" representations of culture in multicultural art education discourses focusing on two specific areas, museums and aesthetics. Questions the view that by replacing stereotypic representations with purported accurate and authentic representations will fix misunderstandings…

Traces the Bilingual Education Act's (BEA) evolution from its inception (1968) through its most recent reauthorization (1994) as the primary federal legislative effort to provide equal educational opportunity to language minorities. Discusses assimilation versus multiculturalism as a philosophical basis for education reforms, litigation preceding…

Contends that empathy is a powerful tool for understanding history. Discusses theories and meanings of historical empathy drawing from previous research on these concepts. Believes that historical empathy engages students in historical inquiry and interpretation and encourages them to think critically about the past. (CMK)

Considers the Holocaust as an area of study and the development of historical empathy as an outcome. Maintains that in order for students to develop historical empathy they must have access to authentic historical sources, employ interpretation and reason, engage in critical examination, and understand the nature of historical conclusions. (CMK)

Discusses the reform efforts in England for restructuring the post-16 curriculum. Relates the history of the Crowther Committee's agenda for specialization within the curriculum and addresses the two proposals by A. D. C. Peterson and B. W. M Young who each provided alternatives for broadening the curriculum in order to combat the proposal for…

The Mansfield Outdoor Centre (Ontario) is a privately operated outdoor education center delivering school programs for grades 5-8. The philosophy that humans and the environment are interdependent and all life has inherent value is delivered via residential programs that immerse students in situations where living and learning are inseparable.…