The author examines some of the issues regarding values education such as proper safeguards for ethical diversity, assumptions of an educationally sound moral values program, and classroom strategies presently in use. (Author)

The thesis here is that the process whereby parents lost control of education began well before the current dispute over bussing. Views the process of parental political disenfranchisement in four phases: the period of "maximum feasible participation" (1835-1900); the period of "reform" and "efficiency" (1900-54); the school as change agent…

Education will get a higher ranking in national priorities only through showing that schools are accountable, productive, and necessary to society and the economy. (Author/MLF)

This article is an attempt to identify sexism in schools, to suggest some societal changes which demand changes in the education of girls and boys, and to outline the roles to be played by school counselors in meeting the challenge. (Author)

Education is no longer limited to books and schools. In this wider concept, we may be ignoring not only teaching/counselling potentials within an increasingly literate society but also potentials for learning among more mature youth groups, groups whom counsellors and teachers might include among the "higher" literates of society.…

Presents a tongue-in-cheek monologue on the value of languages to the culture and economic life of Australia and its students. Touches on the number of languages spoken in Australia, the schools' role, languages other than English, student motivation, educational objectives, immigrants, and multiculturalism. (Author/CK)

In this collection of the writings and speeches of Al Shanker, the focus is on his interest in civil and human rights, for teachers, students, and the citizens of the world. Central to his views was the belief that education is the way to economic equality. (SLD)

Argues that there is an urgent need to develop and agree upon a theory of knowledge able to direct human actions on defensible grounds, offers a brief statement of the essentials of such a theory, and summarizes the implications of accepting such a theory, particularly for teaching and for systematic criticism of intellectual performance at all…

Interlinks crucial cultural themes emerging from preceding chapters, highlighting the contextual constraints in adolescents' use of free time. Draws parallels across the nations discussed on issues related to how school molds leisure time, the balance of passive versus active leisure, timing of leisure pursuits, and the cumulative effect of…

Suggests strategies for reviving small rural communities. Discusses community development meetings, developing effective leadership, and involving youth and women. Discusses importance of development programs, effective media, good educational systems, and other community institutions. Emphasizes important role of local youth programs, schools,…

Contends that the complexity and pace of change in society requires that educators help students to develop critical thinking skills. Outlines methods to teach reasoning skills to be used throughout a student's lifetime, including structured controversy and C.S. Hughes' teaching strategies. Suggests that these methods should be incorporated into…

Examined is the relative status of school variables versus home variables to explain the variance in science achievement. The contribution of school variables was found to be both subject specific--larger in subjects taught in school and less dependent on general ability, and system specific--larger in low socioeconomic schools. (Author/CW)

In order to give a draft picture of the church- and school-based literacy campaigns in Sweden, some of the historical sources, problems, methods, and preliminary results from a broad research project on the two campaigns are discussed. (IAH)

A survey of 31 Colorado special education directors determined which handicapped children, from birth to age 5, should be served in which settings. Results found that administrators see an emerging role for the public schools, are willing to serve a broader range of young handicapped children, and see the need for more integrated settings.…

Reviews past definitions of distance education and offers a new five-part definition of the concept. Topics discussed include the roles of the teachers and students; physical separation of teachers and learners; the influence of an educational organization; communication between teachers and students; and the use of technical media. (22…