The historical focus of home economics is on the well-being of the individual and the family. The promotion of individual autonomy is, therefore, an appropriate mission for home economics education. (SK)

Inquires into the question of how the necessity for a radical critique of education is justified, based on a comparative analysis of the argumentational structures used by Alice Miller and Jean Jacques Rousseau. Hypothesizes that both approaches are based on a concept of the origin of human societies based on the modern version of "the myth…

Analyzes basic differences in the views of the purpose and process of adult education proposed by Eduard Lindeman and Malcolm Knowles. For Lindeman, adult education's purpose is changing the social order as well as improving individuals. Knowles focuses on preparing individuals for change, fulfilling individual needs while contributing to…

Discusses the 1988 presidential campaign and what it shows about our national use of language and communication technology. Considers America a nation at risk, and that politicians and the media are at fault, as are English teachers who teach verbal formulas rather than analysis of ideas. (SR)

The need to shift the education-reform movement in many Southern states away from one-time legislative victories and toward long-term, comprehensive plans to meet specific goals is discussed. A meeting of the Southern Regional Educational Board is reported. (MLW)

This article identifies and discusses eight common interpretations of back-to-basics: (1) less funding; (2) more discipline; (3) educate fewer, better students; (4) moral education; (5) primacy of intellectual objectives; (6) hard subjects; (7) less student decision making; (8) establishing standards. (IAH)

Reports the findings of the Phase 1 of "Project 2061: Science for All Americans," which is an effort to establish a conceptual base for educational reform by spelling out the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students should acquire from preschool through high school. Topics which should be included under the concept of information are identified…

Discusses the role of follow-up studies in tracking student progress. Underscores the importance of gathering data about student intentions, and using the data in analyzing follow-up findings. (DMM)

Factors enabling the construction of high-quality tests are clearly defined learning objectives, unambiguous test directions and arrangement, and bias-free statements. (SK)

Examining early Soviet educational policy, Lauglo analyzes the initial expression of Marxist humanist values, popular participation, and the value of productive work for general education. Discusses the routinization into a Stalinist pattern of bureaucratically controlled utilitarianism and comments briefly on recent indications of change in…

Examined the correspondence between teachers' student learning outcome goals and teachers' assessment practices of (n=10) high school biology teachers using interviews. Their assessment practices did not support their goals for students of developing higher order study skills by interpreting information, managing time and effort, and thinking…

Presents the position statement of the Conference on College Composition and Communication Executive Committee on writing assessment in both two-year and four-year institutions. Suggests that the primary purpose of the specific assessment should govern its design, its implementation, and the generation and dissemination of its results. Provides…

In 3 community-based programs, 170 adult educators and 386 older adult participants were surveyed. Top five outcomes goals for both groups involved vocational development, personal growth, general knowledge, basic education, and health education. Differences were largely in rank ordering. Educators also ranked process goals; educational climate…

Provides an overview of an interview/discussion with Njeri Fuller, a court reporter. Points out that the key to Fuller's consistent successes was being persistent. Concludes that a student can have it all: high grade point average, constructive social life, and exploration of potential careers. (PA)

Much emphasis is placed upon social and personal development opportunities available from outdoor education in the residential setting. The vagueness of terms used to describe the outdoors contributes to its marginalization in the activities of outdoor centers. Outdoor educators need to explore ways of giving nature a more central role in the…