Argues that there is an urgent need to develop and agree upon a theory of knowledge able to direct human actions on defensible grounds, offers a brief statement of the essentials of such a theory, and summarizes the implications of accepting such a theory, particularly for teaching and for systematic criticism of intellectual performance at all…

Discusses Lyotard's view of the narrative as a story through which meanings are legitimated. Reviews the development of the core curriculum of New York's Columbia College, arguing that it represents a "grand narrative" of the college. Discusses the effect of this narrative on students and faculty. (26 citations) (AJL)

Responds to Howley and Hartnett's article, which views the core curriculum at New York's Columbia College as an example of Lyotard's "grand narrative." Argues that the authors fail to note the negative effects of not considering other groups, such as women and minority groups, in a powerfully defining narrative. (AJL)

Results from 60 Greek and 60 English primary-school teacher- education students who rated the educational aims of their childhood teachers, those of their current teachers, and their own intentions for teaching show that they have similar attitudes, far removed from the ideologies of their childhood educations. (SLD)

A survey about instructional strategies was completed by 183 elementary teachers and teachers of students with learning disabilities. Results indicated that the most important factor influencing respondents' philosophical decisions on teaching reading and writing was their teacher training program emphasis. Most respondents believed that a…

Describes the influence of the Progressive Education movement, with its emphasis on experiential learning and community schools, on Bureau of Indian Affairs schools during the 1930s. Discusses the subsequent development of bilingual education programs for American Indian students and offers recommendations for improving the education of Navajo…

Reviews eight principles of deep ecology, a philosophy that calls for a paradigmatic shift toward eco-equalism: the belief that all things are of equal importance and should be afforded equal rights. Stresses the important role of environmental education in supporting conservation of the natural world by teaching present and future generations to…

Faculty have a special responsibility to encourage student freedom of expression. This responsibility requires care in teaching and evaluation to ensure student freedom in discussion, inquiry, expression, and academic achievement. (Author)

Argues that student affairs contributes daily to student learning and academic success. Discusses friction over dwindling resources and issues over the purpose of student affairs. Provides results of a national survey regarding student affairs practices, which includes officials' high interest in examining present professional philosophies that…

Utilizing qualitative research, a portrait is presented of the Jnana Prabhodini School in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The school educates gifted and talented students not only for academics but also for motivation to help their state, country, and the world. The school is indigenous, based on the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda. (Contains…

This article reviews current educational legislative and policy provisions in Manitoba for students with exceptional learning needs. It describes formal provisions for such students and then moves on to implementation procedures, practices, and personal preparation. Recent efforts to change special education and issues facing the system today are…

Examines art education practices using interpretations of curriculum integration positions from the field of education. Analyzes four art education paradigms for using the arts: (1) for resources in other disciplines; (2) to enlarge organizing centers; (3) to interpret subjects, ideas, or themes; and (4) to understand life-centered issues through…

Summarizes John Wilson's account of authority in educational relationships by reconstructing his views on different types of authority. Explores the topic of parental authority arguing that parental authority differs from the authority of teachers. Comments on whether authoritative parental supervision is essential. Includes references. (CMK)

Describes the philosophy of music education ascribed to by Alfred North Whitehead in the book, "The Aims of Education." Discusses the approach presented by Carl Orff and addresses the similarities between these two views of music education. Explores the implications for music education. (CMK)

This analysis of current trends in special educational needs in the United Kingdom, especially Scotland, examines five ways in which the notion of disability and responses to it are being unhelpfully removed from the educational arena. It suggests that no one's interests are served if, in fostering inclusion, the implications of students'…