The author discusses the interrelationship between hypotheses and the predictions they generate. He uses spiders, behavior models, and the Civil War as examples to illustrate his discussion. The author believes that it is the responsibility of science instructors to teach an understanding of the nature of science to their students. (MA)

Insinuates that science teachers, through material selection and methodologies, project viewpoints concerning the history and philosophy of science. Questions the practice of teaching science as problem solving within rigid frameworks in as much as this view of scientists is promoted. (CP)

Assesses interest in history and philosophy of science in the last decade by primary, secondary, and tertiary science educators. Identifies different approaches to science history and discusses the recent increased awareness on values clarification. (CP)

Mathematical literacy for all students is discussed. A positive approach is suggested, to help mathematics educators determine how demands for programs to develop basic skills are to be met. (JT)

False premises upon which many legislated programs for minimal competency testing are based are identified and discussed. (JT)

Argues that educational focus is stronger and clearer with educational competencies rather than with educational objectives. (SL)

Discussion focuses on the three major approaches to mathematics education over the past century: traditional mathematics, modern mathematics, and mathematics as the language of science. Arguments are given in favor of the last approach and in opposition to the first two approaches. (MN)

Examines concepts of justice and rights as they relate to equal education. The author applies these concepts to practical issues such as the interests of the children to be educated, community interests, handicapped students, high achievers, low achievers, and varied curricula. (Author/DB)

Discusses the hidden curriculum of values and assumptions which equals the academic curriculum in importance because it forms attitudes which define the relationship between adults and children. Recommends a return to democratic traditions and values as the basis for educational improvement. (Author/DB)

Describes implementation of the new Soviet general elementary and secondary curriculum from 1964-74. Emphasized at all levels and in all subject areas are life and works of Lenin, Lenin's theoretical legacy, and documents of the Communist Party of the Soviety Union. Specific changes in humanities, languages, social studies, math, and science are…

Observes the general use of history instruction in political socialization and presents a case study of the state-directed history program in the primary and secondary schools of the Soviet Union. Concludes that history in the Soviet Union is a partisan and dogmatic discipline, which is utilized by the government to enhance its authority and to…

The author examines the debate between John Dewey and the Social Efficiency philosophers in the early 1900's over vocational education to show that tensions today over that issue have antecedents dating from the beginning of the century. (MJB)

This article examines the cultural exchange between such personalities as William James and Henri Bergson, Henry James and Marcel Proust, and William Faulkner and Andre Malraux, and its impact on the world view shared by certain Americans and Frenchmen. (DB)

The author examines current opinions that schools inhibit progress and that education is conservative, consolidates inequality among people, and passes on outdated information. Freedom of choice in the direction of education is supported, but a need is seen for a structured system of teaching how to learn. (AV)

Notes that lateral thinking is represented by the person who is able to exhibit exploratory behavior, while vertical thinkers take the most reasonable view of a situation and then proceed logically and carefully to work it out. Much of education and teacher education in particular reflects vertical thinking. (Author/AM)