Charles Judd identified closely with Wilhelm Wundt's philosophy and general psychological position. This article traces Judd's views on the American educational system in the early part of this century, some of the persistent themes that were part of Judd's thought, and Wundt's influence on Judd's thinking. Also discusses Judd's efforts to collect…

The future of geriatric education is mixed, with an increase in social recognition and support, but with uncertain public funding and reluctant acceptance by conservative clinical schools and professions. The recognition of the importance of integrated health care will support interdisciplinary education but strong vested interests in disciplinary…

Over 1,000 Illinois residents involved with vocational education from high school through adult education, as administrators, teachers, students, advisors, and employers, were surveyed to obtain their perceptions of what current emphases are being taught in vocational education programs. Included are their views on what skills and knowledge should…

Describes a study conducted in southeastern Washington to determine public opinion regarding several educational options. Compares study results obtained through structured interviews with adult residents at a randomly selected sample of households with results obtained by mailing questionnaires to all remaining households in the area. (AYC)

Preliminary responses to a survey of persons knowledgeable about their local schools suggest that public confidence in the schools is based primarily on perceptions of teacher competence, availability of special programs, administrator effectiveness, attitudes toward students, and discipline, and only secondarily on perceptions of academic…

Describes a survey conducted in St. Petersburg, Florida, to answer diagnostic questions about the need for Catholic schools in the diocese. Looks at study findings and by-products, such as an increased concern for Catholic school education and community participation in educational planning. (DMM)

Adult educators must establish an emotionally safe learning environment for students to constructively address their fears and empower them to risk change. An atmosphere of mutual respect is the key to adult learning, and teachers can use a variety of attitudes and techniques to create an atmosphere of respect. (MSE)

A sample of 26 prisoners from 2 prisons in Northern Ireland were given a semantic differential questionnaire to assess their reasons for participation or non-participation in prison education and their attitudes toward education. Results indicated that positive attitudes are essential to participation and negative attitudes are part of a…

Author calls for a period of calm and consolidation, to allow schools to tackle the fundamental problems of a comprehensive system. (Editor/RK)

Author looks at the controversy over school-leaving examinations in America. (Editor/RK)

Author discussed the relationship of sociology to education and some of the cautions to be observed in the use of the former by the latter. (Editor/RK)

The first article published in this Quarterly was a short history of the first year of the Association. There is still much of interest in those comments that quoted from the discussions at the First Annual Meeting, which was given over to sessions on the relations between schools and colleges. (Editor/RK)

The purpose of this study is to understand how Portuguese social workers perceive education and work as a way to grow as professionals in the field. This qualitative study takes place within a very specific organizational context--the Portuguese social security--and investigates how eight social workers: (1) perceive their education (including…

Adventure education has its own set of unique questions that help to define what it is and how it differs from other fields of education. Adventure education has grown rapidly over the past several decades, and with its evolution, many critical topics for deliberation have emerged. This book contains 15 chapters, each arranged in a debate format…

The author provided some pithy comments on objectives for our schools and described a program designed to meet educational needs. (Editor/RK)