Examines Bowles and Gintis' 1976 book SCHOOLING IN CAPITALIST AMERICA, discussing how far research has come since the early positions that formed its conceptual basis. Describes class structure, class formation, and the "parallelist position," which argues that class relations do not automatically assume primacy over those of gender and race. (GEA)

Traces the changing aims of science education in England from the early nineteenth century through the recent Schools Council Integrated Science Project (SCISP). Proposes that the way in which school science is perceived today is socially constructed. Considers how selection of curriculum occurs and how it is presented to the learner. (GEA)

Drawing on philosophy, curriculum theory, and studies of teacher education, this article questions the results of implementing teacher-thinking research in teacher education programs. Advocates a shift from research utilization and implementation to questions of curriculum deliberation and justification in teacher education. (GEA)

Labels range of persons advocating different theoretical positions of Canadian curriculum as "players." Describes players as "managers,""predictors,""transformers,""sleuths,""analysts." Values varied viewpoints for attention to language regarding curriculum, critical review of…

Addresses the need for educational drama to adjust to contemporary society. Examines the concept of drama as a "generic skill" and discusses the idea that drama underlies all aspects of existence, forming the basis of all learning and social interaction. Examines current research findings. (JD)

Discusses the recent rise in interest in the teaching of thinking skills. Presents brief outlines of eight school districts' successful thinking skills programs. All these programs were developed through careful attention to time and training and with an understanding that success is based on a long-term plan of action. (MD)

Since the 1970s the history of educational development has become the object of scholarly research once more. Within the context of recent educational history, the postwar period has aroused particular interest in educational historiographers. The history of the educational development of Berlin in the 1950s and 1960s is discussed. (RM)

Two critical factors affect the adoption of new educational technologies: (1) whether the organizational structure of the existing media in education is highly integrated, and (2) whether the existing organizational structure will allow the new technologies to fit. (MD)

Reviews literature on distance education systems in Latin America and suggests the British Open University distance education model may not be appropriate for Latin America. Alternative distance education systems models currently being utilized in Latin America are described: consortium approach, privatization of distance teaching universities,…

A school's academic performance can be bolstered through instituting modest programs that don't require drastic institutional changes. Describes some simple program changes that were effective in a Utah middle school.(MD)

In this interview Harold G. Shane reminisces about the changes in education since the 1930s. He also speculates about developments that may influence the direction of education in the next century. (MD)

Provides a brief history of the American educational system in the Philippines and discussions of the impact of American education in that country during its colonial period and in the years following World War II. (JN)

Most school improvement begins outside the school, but the greatest promise for school reform with the most potential for lasting changes comes from within the school itself. (MD)

A discussion of the historical influences on theory and practice of economic development in India and of the relationship between adult education efforts and the social changes which bring about development. (JT)

A former Idaho teacher, counselor, and guidance director examines the positive side of education in the United States. (Editor/RK)