This article analyzes Dale's attempt to reconstruct a classical version of Marxist ideology and finds its onesided. Dale replies in an immediately following article. (MT)

This paper investigates the meaning of ideology, looks at the view that education is always ideological and political, deals with how ideology affects thinking, and discusses the relationship between ideology and rationality. (MT)

The philosophy of the International Summer Special Olympics Games includes striving for mentally retarded athletes' rights, increasing understanding and acceptance of the retarded, emphasis on the individual, the equal importance of varied goals, needs as determiners of competition, equality of competition superceding disability, and an ecological…

This article argues that the Macmillan and Garrison concept of teaching called erotetics is not successful because it is not reducible to four recognized types of teaching. These types, which are discussed, include teaching that..., teaching how..., teaching to..., and teaching the.... (MT)

"The Politics of Education: Culture, Power, and Liberation" by Paulo Freire is approached as a focus for radical pedagogy's search for a critical language that stresses the primacy of a politics of emancipation. (MT)

The essay presents five propositions regarding gifted education theory on such topics as philosophic analysis as scientific methodology. A chronology of the author's writings and project associations is included. (CL)

Nearly every work of John Dewey's presupposes a well-thought-out, well-organized theory of the nature of consciousness. This paper sketches the development of Dewey's theory of consciousness. (MT)

Many educators, including Charles Bailey and David Bridges, who authored "Mixed Ability Grouping: A Philosophical Perspective," believe that mixed ability grouping is the best way to group pupils and that divergence from this method needs arguing. The arguments they use to promote the cause of mixed ability grouping are critiqued. (RM)

A review of grading issues, philosophies, and recommendations is provided with implications and specific suggestions for grading mainstreamed handicapped pupils at the secondary level. A position statement related to grading secondary mainstreamed handicapped pupils concludes the paper. The need for a fair and clear grading system for all pupils…

The article discusses the contributions as well as shortcomings of six philosophical orientations to social interaction research: (1) rationalism, (2) empiricism, (3) pragmatism, (4) social constructivism, (5) phenomenology, and (6) systems theory. Two approaches--the ecological and the ethnographic--are seen to combine several philosophies to…

The author responds to criticism of an earlier article advocating the holistic view of special education rather than a more mechanistic approach. (CL)

As a way to dispel negative feelings toward mathematics, a variety of quotations are given. They are categorized by: what mathematics is, mathematicians, mathematics and other disciplines, different areas of mathematics, mathematics and humor, applications of mathematics, and pure versus applied mathematics. (MNS)

Analyzes the current state of educational research within the context of three twentieth century philosophical traditions: logical empiricism, interpretive theories, and critical theory. Argues that, because empirical, interpretive, and critical dimensions characterize pedagogy, all need to be studied, and that educational researchers should be…

The author cites thoughts of J. Gardner on excellence and compares them to findings of the National Commission on Excellence in Education. The author suggests the need for a reconceptualization of excellence and considers the implications for identification, selection, and programing of gifted students. (CL)

Critiques ontological, epistemological, psychological, and axiological elements of Froebel's educational thought. Identifies valuable and important aspects of his work and characterizes Froebel as a prophet, healer, and visionary. (RH)