This paper provides a discussion of Latin American university reform within the context of Latin American colonial and national history and within the larger framework of international affairs. Particular individuals who played significant roles in educational as well as political reform are considered. The discussion uses Raul Haya de la Torre as…

As phase 2 of the long-range plan to improve the teaching/learning process for industrial arts education in North Dakota secondary schools, a project was conducted to prepare curriculum materials vital to the implementation of the suggested curriculum structure outlined in phase 1. The project objective was to develop a draft copy of a curriculum…

A study was conducted to describe and evaluate the sequential English composition program at Illinois Central College, and to develop an evaluation model designed for adaptation to local needs of other community colleges. Each of six sequential courses, ranging from highly remedial in nature to creative writing, was described in detail, including…

Designed to assist American Indian youth in the school selection process, this directory of American Indian secondary and post secondary educational opportunities details programs and philosophies for five institutions. Specifically, this directory presents the following: (1) Post-High School Education and Training Programs Offered by the Bureau…

In this essay the author questions the rationale and requirements for teacher preparation of elementary-secondary and college instructors, points out the disparity between the two, and calls for a teacher education system that recognizes that effective teaching occurs in the same way at both levels. (JMD)

The educational philosophy underlying the two-year course leading to the International Baccalaureate is discussed. Also considered are syllabus development, examination procedures, types of students, influences of pilot schools, and its potential for international and intercultural education. (LBH)

Reexamines the environmental problem-solving focus of environmental education. Critiques the view of environment and the concept of environmental problems. Provides a feminist perspective on analyzing environmental issues. Argues that this approach develops a better understanding of the problems and their potential solutions. (TW)

Notes that the concept of children's needs is central to rationales for education and attempts to unravel the basis on which children's needs are stipulated. Identifies the bases for stating children's needs as (1) basic qualities of human nature, (2) prerequisites for mental health, (3) processes of cultural adaptation, and (4) conformity with…

Examines the original Standards for Industrial Arts Programs and background, need, purpose, and content of the revised standards, covering educational philosophy, instructional programs, student population served, instructional staff, administration and supervision, support systems, instructional strategies, public relations, safety and health,…

Reviews the history of alchemy including personalities and methods. Discusses the philosophy associated with various early chemists and alchemists. Attempts to show that it was not unreasonable for ancient alchemists to believe in the possibility of transmutation. (CW)

Describes the Jefferson County Open High School (Colorado) in suburban Denver, a public alternative secondary school of choice devoted to developing student potential through emphasis on individualization and self-directed learning. Explores the school's programs and describes the educational philosophy which recognizes individual rates of…

A specialist conceptualization of French-language teacher education is proposed for Western Canada where French is a minority language. The discussion addresses the philosophical basis for this approach, the three forms of French language schooling, contributions of bilingual educational methods, and program design. (MSE)

The whole language philosophy of teaching reading and writing is outlined and related to children's acquisition of oral and written language. A typical whole language classroom is described, along with the roles of the teacher and students. A chart contrasts whole language theory with more typical methods of literacy education. (Author/JDD)

Reviews the historical arguments for the abolition of freshman college composition courses, analyzes the assumptions that undergird them, and assesses their influence. Concludes that the fundamental ideological conflicts must be faced if the teaching of writing is to take a full place in university English departments. (SD)

Describes the history and structure of physics education in secondary schools in China. Discusses the selection of course content. Cites the historical failure of the cultural revolution for the present bias of theoretical over practical physics. Discusses the China-U.S. physics examination and application project. (CW)