Discusses a British national initiative to introduce records of pupil achievement (RPAs) and student profiles into schools, focusing on practical issues (values, meaning, truth, and validity); what RPAs are; positive reporting; authenticity of assessment; agreeing upon statements; holistic student profiles; and the relationship between assessment…

This paper examines possibilities in allowing accelerated progression of talented students in the New South Wales (Australia) education system. The concept of acceleration is supported by a review of the research evidence showing that accelerated students have usually been more successful than nonaccelerated peers. (DB)

Describes how art teachers can conduct their own scholarly research in the classroom. Outlines the design of a Grapho-Linguistics program aimed at teaching reading through art. Describes art strategies development, administrative reactions, sample and data collection methods, testing techniques, and procedures for achieving publication of…

Describes a university professor's project with prospective elementary teachers who read "Global Mind Change" (Willis Harmon), a book about postmodern science. The project included a content analysis of students' papers regarding students' ideas about the effective incorporation of philosophical and humanistic thinking into elementary…

As part of a continuing dialog, this response to Carta et al. (EC 607 082) raises questions about the comparability of early childhood special education and Developmentally Appropriate Practice principles and examines philosophical differences over the meaning of integration of curriculum and assessment and the importance of active engagement. (DB)

A discussion of concerns about quality in higher education focuses on the use of performance indicators as measures of quality. Great care is advised in the use of performance indicators because available indicators are not sufficiently substantive in relation to higher education's goals, processes, and outcomes. (MSE)

Accountability of higher education institutions is discussed in the context of recent criticism of the institutional accreditation system. It is suggested that institutions reevaluate their responsibilities and reaffirm appropriate core values; however, application of those values will be influenced by the principal clients: students, employers,…

Maintains that, because definitions of justice are elusive, students should study the differences between the traditional Western concept of justice and the more recent Critical Legal Studies view. Presents a secondary-level lesson comparing these two conceptualizations of justice. (CFR)

The "Parents Interacting with Infants" program was developed as an interdisciplinary early intervention human services practicum with a family orientation. The practicum's philosophy functions as a framework to support self-reflection with regard to each student's emerging professional orientation toward the delivery of family-centered,…

Examines the relations between the Philosophy of Education Society (PES) and various educational reform movements, noting the emergence of women as a more feasible part of PES and the impact of feminist theory on issues pursued by philosophy of education and the conception of philosophy as a mode of investigation. (SM)

Analyzes key assumptions and moral philosophies pervading education, suggesting alternative paths for creating educational programs that readily embrace the end values of U.S. society. The article suggests that administration experts function as a myth in U.S. society and recommends that such expertise be reconceived as a critical and moral…

Reports findings of a 1986 survey on multicultural approaches in art and design curricula in the United Kingdom. Identifies seven ways teachers were encouraged to introduce multicultural issues into the classroom. Examines origins and value orientations to multicultural reform. Favors multicultural curriculum reform from an internationalist,…

The debate over political correctness and cultural diversity in U.S. higher education is examined, and three basic questions are raised: who is to be taught?, what is to be taught?, and who will teach it?. Higher education's contribution to social change is seen to be its ability to discuss issues with openness, candor, and reason. (DB)

This article considers science education in a pluralistic society and includes discussion of the traditional goals of science education, conflict between science and society, and science literacy in today's society. It stresses educating students about the social and ethical implications of science and technology and encouraging minority…

Study examined the ways preservice teachers made curriculum decisions for elementary classrooms. Participants created three approaches to curriculum integration, and researchers compared their underlying beliefs. Results indicated students needed a stronger knowledge base and a more deliberative stance toward curriculum development. The study…