The learning and social problems created by nondetection of hearing difficulties in young children are elaborated upon. (LH)

Identifies and discusses current literature dealing with alternative teaching techniques in political science. Main areas of concern are methodology, theory, and values. (DB)

In the twentieth century, educational philosophy has turned from grand system building toward approaches which consider the process of education itself to be the source of issues requiring a philosophical, value-oriented resolution. Philosophical inquiry has extended to social, psychological, and human issues. (Editor/SJL)

Considers problems that arise at the interface between psychology and education, including inadequate training of school psychologists, the controversy over the use of IQ tests, and insufficient financial resources. Analyzes the role of social and economic forces controlling the policies that affect American schoolchildren. (Author/GC)

Explores the relationship between education and knowledge, with emphasis on knowledge as a commodity. Raises the question of whether intellectuals are workers in the academic form of a capitalist mode of production. Comments on the role of universities in the modern world. (DB)

The purpose of this paper is to identify primarily educational issues which are basic to the practitioner or researcher in the area of correctional education. Three categories of issues are examined. Management issues are one category and includes those which involve administrative and supervisory duties. Building a platform (rationale,…

In response to a need voiced by a number of English teachers for new materials that discuss the censorship problems of the 1970s, this book presents articles that analyze the current climate regarding censorship, define the issues and pressures that surround the subject, and suggest ways to handle censorship when the problem arises within the…

Summarizes a number of studies which have attempted to document the prevalence of otitis media among American Indians. Reviews findings concerning psycho-educational consequences of otitis media and mild-to-moderate hearing loss, and their importance in American Indian education. Recommends procedures for creating an optional language listening…

Recent research is beginning to shed some light on the nature and extent of violence and crime in American schools, the role that schools themselves play in producing, aggravating, or reducing school crime, and how changes in the schools can remedy social control problems. Data from these studies indicate that: (1) despite public opinion, school…

Traces the tremendous growth of Australia's journalism education programs during the past two decades. Summarizes problems that are occurring because of that growth. (RL)

Based on the work of 11 women and men from the Commission on Writing formed by the Council for Basic Education, this book concerns the necessity and rewards of learning to write. The book stresses teaching and learning writing in the English class, but it also views writing activities as parts of general education. Considering the unsatisfactory…

The way bilingual and migrant education are administered at federal and state levels, one would assume that they are totally unrelated. They need to get their "act together" in order to serve migrant children and satisfy their educational needs. (NQ)

Examines changes that have occurred in kindergarten education and identifies the goals of a good kindergarten program. Focuses on trends relative to kindergarten programs and raises questions about the values, goals, and inequities of kindergarten programs and about the number of children attending them. Offers recommendations for establishing…

In addressing the problems faced by compensatory education programs in getting financially and academically disadvantaged students through postsecondary education, this paper explores three common myths about schools and schooling: (1) academic success is highly correlated to intelligence; (2) families of these students are not supportive of…

Maintains that there is a gap between academic work and policy formation and explores reasons for this gap. Reasons include that information channels are not developed so they transmit academic results to policy makers efficiently, policy makers do not understand academic policy statements, and political influences often interfere. (DB)