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Dawson, Teresa – Journal of Geography, 1994
Asserts that early geographers were mostly white, wealthy males who used science and measurement as instruments of control. Presents a review of "Feminism and Geography: The Limits of Geographical Knowledge," by Gillian Rose. Concludes that feminists need to challenge the predetermined boundaries of disciplinary thinking. (CFR)
Descriptors: Colonialism, Educational Change, Educational History, Females
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Colwell, Richard – Arts Education Policy Review, 1995
Asserts that the current focus on voluntary national standards has catapulted arts education into a new prominence. Discusses the background and tactics of current educational reform efforts. Concludes that, without empirical research and assessment, the proposed curricular standards will remain an educational fad. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Curriculum Development
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. – 1995
The collection of articles from publications of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) offers a theoretical basis for construction of effective English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) programs. Articles address issues of national policy, content and design of academic programs, and the context for ESL learning. They are:…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Bilingual Education, Classroom Communication