Studied viewpoints of 12-year-old Finnish students concerning the relation between man and nature and their own relation toward the natural world. Examined the cognitive level of thought processes, emotional considerations, and experiences shown in pupils' opinions. Found social, socio-economical, ecological, and ethical considerations had greater…

The Reagan administration's art policy is elitist, because it calls for federal and private sector support for fine art experiences of, by, and for the select few. What is needed is a culturally democratic policy that would support the art preferences and art education of all the people. (RM)

Reports results of a series of semi-structured interviews with 12 teachers from Catholic and Protestant schools in Northern Ireland. Explores such topics as professional autonomy, teacher-pupil relations, a teacher's freedom to pursue his or her own methods, discipline, sources of professional identity and the social and political backgrounds to…

Cites evidence showing traditional values are highly resistant to change regarding females in nontraditional skill/trade areas. Suggests a model for sex equity in vocational education in rural education systems, incorporating all components of rural education systems to interact in development of programs free from sex-role stereotyping. (NEC)

Results of a survey exploring parent, student, and teacher expectations of education are given. Educational goals are not being fulfilled because of unwillingness to recognize that there are a variety of values in society. Assessment procedures that go beyond academic achievement are necessary. (DF)

Investigated the work values of Black, White, and Native American high school students (N=520) in rural communities and their implications for vocational counseling. Results indicated that extrinsic values such as a good salary and steady work were reported to be of greater importance than values of an intrinsic nature. (LLL)

The study of psychology can help K-12 students achieve the personal responsibility necessary for good citizenship by helping them develop a sense of individual identity, create a positive self-concept, strive for self-actualization, and develop and clarify value systems. Suggests activities to achieve these goals. (CS)

Excerpts from a monograph entitled "Civic Learning in Teacher Education" are given. They include a brief reprise of a 1982 DeGarmo lecture in which R. Freeman Butts argued that teacher education institutions and public schools should place much more emphasis on citizenship education, along with responses by nine other authors. (PP)

Taking as examples the issues of improving students'"high order thinking skills" and arriving at more equitable teacher salaries and school budgets, the author discusses the need for compromise solutions to widespread problems. (JBM)

A study of women and education is centered around the questions of access to education, formal and informal educational arrangements, societal views of women's status and role, educational theory vis a vis women, women and the delivery of educational services, and the historiography of women in education. (MB)

To respond rationally to the challenges of the next decade, educational practitioners need a solid foundation of professional knowledge. (MM)

Discusses major characteristics of the 21st century and stresses that a high degree of global interdependence is probable. Skills that students will need to deal with the future are identified and ways in which schools can prepare them for their future roles are specified. (Author/DB)

The aim of the report is to inform and ignite interest in moving beyond a reflection on the dual purpose of public education to an action plan that seeks to strike the balance between academics and civic engagement for our students. In the winter of 2004, working under a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, leaders in education reform,…

"Alabama Education News" is published monthly except for June, July, and December by the Alabama Department of Education. This publication, authorized by Section 16-2-4 of the "Code of Alabama," as recompiled in 1975, is a public service of the Alabama Department of Education designed to inform citizens and educators about…

Even the best principals and teachers need additional inspiration and energy to motivate students and even themselves. This handbook shows principals and teachers how to upgrade performance in the classroom and schoolwide. Using evidence-based strategies, John Le Tellier provides a catalog of practiced "moves" to help create an empowering…