The American educational system reproduces an unequal system of social classes by emphasizing separate work skills for different social classes and by transmitting class-based social and power ideologies. A pedagogical model incorporating dual social consciousness and a dialectical view of social change is presented. (JN)

In his class on the sociology of education, a professor attempted to reduce the inequities caused by differences in gender and in socioeconomic background. A community-oriented situation was created in which individuals were made to feel comfortable in an unstructured learning environment. (JN)

Described are the difficulties encountered in a bicultural educational context by Australian Aboriginals. Theoretical perspectives, the social context for mathematics communication, and the use of educational software are discussed. Suggestions for overcoming social difficulties in mathematics are provided. (CW)

Interim results of a longitudinal study of the effects of socioeconomic segregation in six Swedish urban municipalities are reported in this document. The empirical work discussed includes interviews with school staffs and the collection of public data concerning schools and pupils in the Swedish cities. The studies focus on the student population…