This article sought to give an overview of different interpretations and characterizations of socioscientific issues (SSIs) by identifying single entities that could form components of SSI and give examples of where single entities were combined to involve SSI in enhancing scientific literacy. Through a narrative literature review, the article…

The author of this paper suggests several neoteric, unconventional, idiosyncratic, or unique approaches to beginning Set Theory that he found seems to work well in building students' introductory understanding of the Foundations of Mathematics. This paper offers some ideas on how the author uses certain "unconventional" definitions and…

Proper supervision has been a concern of those responsible for education for many years. The 100-year-old definition used here may help us gain some insights regarding our sophistication and/or needs in the important area of supervision. (Editor/RK)

Discussed the development of an art heritage program with the objective of accepting historical art as a daily experience of value. (Author/RK)

Reliance upon poorly written behavioral objectives and single measurement devices do more than transcend the written mandates of "T and E". "T and E", thorough and efficient education, suggests reasonable levels of attainment in a comprehensive pupil assessment process. Objectives can take different meanings and here a proper educational objective…

The National Honor Societies, administered by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, continue to play an important role in our nation's junior and senior high schools. The author, a former director of the Societies, discusses their purposes. (Editor/RK)

First determines why evaluation is necessary and then discusses the roles and goals of evaluation. (RK)

A discussion is provided of the distinguishing characteristics of developmental education. First, the reasons for the lack of a clear definition are discussed, and the consequences of this ambiguity are highlighted in terms of the existing confusion over the purposes of developmental education. Next, the linguistic and theoretical bases of…

Guidelines for assisting colleges and universities to improve the international dimension of their campuses are presented, with attention to administrative leadership, curriculum development, faculty development, student awareness, and resources. Each guideline consists of a definition, an interpretation of its potential contribution to…