Certain dissatisfactions emerged as a universal theme among 200 teachers observed and interviewed during a study of school environments. Teachers are charged with increased responsibility, while they suffer from a loss of authority. Reasons for the loss of authority and its effects on teacher morale are discussed. (PP)

College students in the 1980s pursue narrow, personal, career-oriented goals; consequently, enrollment in the liberal arts is falling. Students are missing the opportunity for exposure to liberal learning and are not developing habits of reflective thinking and an expanded vision. (PP)

Reviews literature concerning reasons for the failure of older adults to participate in educational opportunities, as well as their course preferences, motivation, and goals. Barriers to taking classes include sensory deprivation. Suggests instructors be aware of the special needs of older students and guide study and reading strategies.…

Maintains that the "interrelationship of knowledge through transdisciplinary studies" is vital to bringing a global perspective into U.S. schools. Suggests need for faculty education; international exchange; civic education; and appropriate courses, activities, and materials in order to improve our international studies education. (JD)

The context for managing higher education facilities in the 1980s is put into perspective with a call for leadership by states and institutions to preserve the quality, flavor, and diversity of higher education. Declining enrollment, inflation, negative attitudes toward colleges, public v private education, and the state's role are discussed.…

Although maintaining professional competence is important, professionals can be hard-to-reach learners. Recent developments in needs assessment and instructional technology in continuing education in the health professions can be applied to improvement of services in other fields. (SK)

Looks at lifelong learning in the United States and its relation to European concepts, notes different perceptions of adult education, and reviews legislation intended to achieve the goals of a learning society. Considers matters of financing, attitudes, and structure and explores trends in American lifelong learning. (MF)

Discusses a study to establish and compare the perceived importance of 17 of the most regularly identified effective-schools characteristics for school community members in Australia and the United States. Principals, teachers, parents, and students believe that the most critical elements are dedicated and qualified staff, clear school purposes,…

Presents views from experienced early years' practitioners about what constitutes quality in early learning and how this can be supported and advanced. Contrasts these views with key aspects of the British government's education policy for children under 8. Reveals a deep dissatisfaction with current policy on the part of adults working with young…

In an interview, Franco Harris discusses athletes as role models, his own personal role models, attitudes about getting a college education, athletics as a means of getting an education, new National Collegiate Athletic Association rules about student-athlete employment, coming from a biracial family, and the role of his life experience in his…

Presents four causes of the skepticism toward public education in the United States: negative portrayals by the media; the disengagement of educators because of constant criticism; apprehension caused by attacks on public education by far right groups; and the failure to make changes to ensure higher academic achievement. (AJL)

A study examined multicultural attitudes of social work students. Surveys of 437 undergraduates at a rural Kentucky university indicated that student acceptance of multiculturalism was influenced by gender and their own stances on White privilege and institutional racism. However, students became more positive toward multicultural education after…

In some Alaska Native communities, dominant society schools are powerful symbols of relationships such as political control, social domination, and cultural hegemony. Awareness of these symbolic associations can help school staff understand the implications of their roles and the resentment of village residents. (SV)

Presents a view of Japanese education based on the experiences and observations of an American educator. Explains cultural contrasts, educational aspects and model, and the question of discipline. A Japanese educator responds with a personal view on educational equality in ability. (RT)

Analysis of education-centered television series over 40 years found they portray less diverse settings, activities, and roles than actually exist; dedicated teachers work with interested students in urban settings and often have conflicts with cranky or inept administrators; White males predominate in most occupational roles; and non-traditional…