One of several articles on George Peabody, who made the largest educational benefaction ever in his time, notes how Peabody set the pattern for modern large-scale philanthropy. The article examines Peabody's history as a businessman, philanthropist, and master teacher worldwide and discusses his influence on museums and libraries. (SM)

This analysis describes some of the general features of art and goes on to look at what the artistic treatment of research entails. Artistically crafted research that includes coherence, imagery, and particularity can help to explain what is important about schools. Further, the education of teachers should be regarded as the education of artists.…

Examines the issue of responsibility regarding the proper development of teaching skills among new members of the English teaching profession. Argues that cooperating teachers and mentors are essential in the formation of beginning teachers. (HB)

This article identifies and briefly describes 18 recent publications on adapted and inclusive physical education and recreation programs. Citations, accompanied by abstracts, are grouped into publications about philosophy, trends, and preparation and publications about practices in schools and communities. (DB)

Maintains that parents are likely to have negative attitudes about cooperative learning. Asserts that social studies can be achieved more effectively using cooperative learning methodology. Includes a sample letter to parents explaining the rationale and operation of cooperative learning in the social studies classroom. (CFR)

This article describes the application of critical pedagogical principles in a primary-level bilingual special day class for Latino children with limited English proficiency. Examples from a Spanish literature-based program illustrate principles. Recommendations for translating critical pedagogy to classroom practice are given. (Author/DB)

Discusses classical theory as a modernist endeavor to apprehend the phenomenon of "unity of disunity." Presents three ways that classical theory approaches the philosophy views of Durkheim, Marx, and Weber. Concludes that postmodernism validates the relevancy of classical theory. (CFR)

Overviews the philosophy and theory of camp experiences and discusses the special benefits of camps, including experiences that can lead to significant life-changing outcomes, sound educational goals, a sense of psychological and physical safety, and helping children to deal with social problems such as the degradation of the environment and human…

Discusses Columbus's motivation for his explorations. Argues that his ideas of geography and navigation were not novel but based on ancient and medieval sources. Claims that Columbus was motivated by a belief that his destiny was to carry Christianity to pagans, thereby ushering in the end of the world and final judgment. (DK)

Discusses school restructuring and how it can apply to music education. Includes changes in concepts of education, the movement toward accountability, and defining effective schools. Describes effective schools as those in which the basic skills of underserved students are at the same level as those of middle class students. (DK)

Argues that teachers should replace art history instruction with efforts to build in children a love for beautiful old objects. Suggests that children should be encouraged to examine family treasures and toys and share their discoveries. Describes several suitable classroom games, including tablesetting history, history to wear, and traditional…

The concept of "educational care" of the pharmacy practitioner is discussed. The concept suggests a reorientation of pharmaceutical education to prepare pharmacists as problem solvers, decision makers, and lifelong learners. It also implies more curricular continuity and integration, active student involvement in learning, and balance of research,…

Educators in gifted education should be involved in the School Reform Movement because of the need of gifted learners for positive changes in education and because of the potential of the field to contribute to improved education for all students. Philosophical contributions, instructional contributions, and pedagogical contributions of gifted…

Although multiage grouping is part of a greater approach to change in education, classroom problems can result when the approach's rationale is not understood. Three precepts of vertical grouping concern heterogeneity of student groups, individualized materials and activities, and a caring learning community. Factors influencing successful…

An experiment applied the theories of knowledge engineering and expert systems to science instruction for junior high school students. The model encourages a more creative, constructivist approach to teaching certain science concepts and skills while fostering improvement of logical thinking, communication, and independent learning skills. Results…