Calls for developing holistic environmental undergraduate programs that promote sustainability, recognize species equality, and achieve a balance between opposing values of Western society. Current undergraduate environmental education programs at Canadian universities overemphasize resource conservation, promote the dominant scientific worldview,…

Discusses sociological and philosophical perspectives on the emergence of school subjects by tracing the development of art in Ontario's schools. Presents a three-stage descriptive model and a conceptual framework based on student self-disclosure. Concludes that the disclosure approach helps prevent students from becoming disenchanted with newly…

Supports the primacy of standard language usage in higher education, arguing that common communication and comprehension bind together a pluralistic culture. Contends individual student success and equality also are promoted by standard language usage. Calls for research into academic failure among minorities. Suggests standardization need not…

Discusses the reconceptualist movement in curriculum studies, which advocates researchers' use of critical, interpretive, feminist, or phenomenological frameworks to share their work with the early childhood community. This movement is the focus of this special issue of the journal. Discusses efforts of the past 20 years to reconceptualize ways to…

Common values are identified in three theoretical models of early intervention practice (developmental, functional, and biological models), suggesting that professional practice can be guided by such convergent principles as the value of independent mastery of tasks, emphasis on adaptation, and the contingently responsive environment. Two…

Presents social studies' dichotomous two faces in its goals, content, and methods: the declarative versus hypothetical modes. Delineates the problem of education to produce good citizens or critical thinkers. Argues that the National Commission on Social Studies report, "Charting A Course," fails to provide a social studies program…

Summarizes the conclusions reached by art educators who discussed the kinds of computer knowledge and skills required by preservice teachers. Identifies two categories: fine arts (visual expression, graphic design, and aesthetics) and art education (knowledge about hardware and software, applications, management, and interdisciplinary…

Instead of merely certifying administrators, the University of Northern Colorado is transforming its preparation focus from managerial skills to leadership development. The new knowledge base for future administrators stresses understanding self, using inquiry, shaping organizations, and understanding people and environmental influences.…

A survey of 24 Canadian community college governing board members investigated whether and to what extent college presidents make a difference in institutional functioning. The president's impact was seen in public and government perceptions of the college, institutional decision making, preservation of college philosophy, and communication of…

Reviews "Politics, Markets and America's Schools" by John Chubb and Terry Moe. Argues that, although a new conceptual framework for public education is needed, a free market system is not the only, nor the best, alternative. Proposes exploring the model of partnership, making education a shared responsibility of home, school, and community. (CJS)

A study measured the effects of a medical college faculty development course in medical interviewing on attitudes toward learner-centered learning. Even though the learner-centered approach was not explicitly taught, participants (n=29) developed favorable attitudes approaching those of the facilitators, and the attitudes were sustained six…

Outlines Thomas Jefferson's views of classic philosophical writers and various interpretations of their views on morality and epicureanism. Explains why teaching ancient and medieval political philosophy is necessary as an ethical supplement to U.S. political thought. States liberal democracy depends on the tension between reason and revelation.…

Describes the integrated comprehensive school (ICS) in Germany, where, as of 1988, 90 percent of all students attended traditional schools. Traces the history of comprehensive schools in Germany and examines their philosophy and objectives. States comprehensive schooling cannot create equal social entitlements but can encourage all students to…

Discusses criticisms of global education by Gregg L. Cunningham in a report for Thomas G. Tancredo, and the National Council for the Social Studies' response to the report. Contends that an ethnocentric curriculum restricts students ability to think critically. Distinguishes between cultural relativism and moral relativism. (DB)

Reviews educational trends and attitudes toward international education in the United States since the late 1950s, and explores suggestions for internationalizing higher education, involving administrative commitment and coordination, curricula, foreign language study requirements, faculty development, foreign student services, collegiate…