Presents a conversation between philosopher and educator Paulo Freire and two mathematics educators from the University Sao Paulo, Ubiratan D'Ambrosio and Maria do Carmo Mendonca. (ASK)

Suggests that incorporating the technological process and a historical perspective into the technology education curriculum is essential for a good program. Presents a design brief on the historical impact of the printing press. (JOW)

Lifelong learning must be addressed in nursing education by professional and academic role models who are active lifelong learners. A philosophy and commitment to lifelong learning should pervade the educational and clinical environments. (SK)

Although the technology as applied science perspective is being challenged, newer models obscure the real relationship between science and technology. The role of technology education should be to broaden understanding of technology and the role of science in its development. (SK)

Describes the influence of Comenius, invited to Sweden in 1642, on the Swedish educational system and shows how his ideas of international cooperation and tolerance inspired thinkers like Bengt Skytte, who developed the idea of the "Sophopolis" in the 1660s as a center of learned individuals from many countries. (SLD)

An interpretivist qualitative study used the life-history method to analyze foundations of experiential learning in agricultural education. Four tenets--learning through real-life contents (Dewey), learning by doing (Knapp), learning through projects (Stimson), and learning through solving problems (Lancelot)--were conceptually aligned with the…

Responds to Jim Garrison regarding his views on school science epistemology. Argues that the goal of science education is to "convey some understanding of scientific practice as it occurs in the everyday world in which we live." (Author/YDS)

Explores the postmodern critique of higher education, which presents a challenge to discard the contemplative conception of knowledge and promotes a pragmatic conception of inquiry. Discusses how higher education curricula, particularly scientific inquiry, can be renewed, taking into account this understanding of knowledge but also acknowledging…

Considers the role and aim of education in the thinking of J. Rousseau. To Rousseau, education serves as a medium between nature and society, with the task of education being that of turning man into a social being. Discusses Rousseau's philosophy in light of his novel "Emile." (SLD)

Explains how the Conceptual Framework for Technology Education developed in 1990 attempts to integrate curricular ideas, educational philosophy, and ideologies. Discusses the components of technological method, processes, and systems. (Contains 13 references.) (SK)

Bloom's book, "The Closing of the American Mind," is an argument for intellectual isolationism and, as such, is potentially dangerous. In addition, Bloom has misconstrued Plato's "Republic," a text central to his critique of modernity and its education. (IAH)

The early work of Theodore Brameld (1904-1987) at Boston University is examined, showing the development of his philosophy of reconstructionism and general educational philosophy. (CB)

The author presents a biography of Antonio Gramsci and discusses the influence of Karl Marx on Gramsci's key ideas concerning mode of production, superstructure, hegemony, consciousness, praxis, and intellectuals. Gramsci's emphasis on adult education for socialism is discussed. (CH)

This paper responds to Jacques Derrida's essay on Paul de Man, discussing three aspects of responsibility and exploring their implications with respect to teaching: responsibility as vulnerability, responsibility as autobiography and memory, and responsibility as the structure of iterability in writing. (SM)

Draws connections between student affairs practice and educational philosophy as expressed by Paulo Freire. Presents argument that Freire's work provides beneficial framework as student affairs administrators define themselves as educators who encourage students to reach their full potential. Discusses Freirian concepts of praxis, individual…