Supports the thesis that constructivism and self controlled learning in adult education should be considered reactions to imperatives of modernization. Recognizes that concepts of self-directed learning are accompanied by a change in the forms of organization as well as the logic and structure of action in adult education. (CAJ)

Describes how an eleven-period day would work in high schools. Discusses the benefits of having an eleven-period day, such as helping with overcrowding and allowing students flexibility. Addresses where music class would fit into this schedule and includes a list of resources on scheduling. (CMK)

Discusses how the book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" (Stephen Covey), can be used in the elementary school to teach character education using an informal approach in a school-wide effort. Relates the seven habits to the book, "Swimmy" (Leo Lioni). Includes a trade books list and the habit(s) each address. (CMK)

Presents behavioral analyses of particular constructions of democracy and the ethic of care to determine whether care is a democratic virtue. Concludes that certain behavioral habits that partially contribute to a person's or a community's caring also partially contribute to that person's or community's democracy. (CMK)

Introduces a special issue of the "Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education." Presents the Dallas (Texas) papers of the MayDay Group, a loosely organized world-wide coalition of music education theorists and practitioners, that critique the book, "Music Matters" (David Elliott). (CMK)

Discusses a cognitive model that is an alternative to Jerome Bruner's spiral curriculum, developed and based on the metaphor that the mind's knowledge base is a lattice. States that the lattice metaphor offers an understanding of cognition but some questions still remained unanswered. (CMK)

Reports on a study that evaluated two approaches to the teaching of physical geography. Reports on the project that focused on first-year geography students undertaking physical geography fieldwork. Indicates that the traditional descriptive-explanation approach in the short term is more conducive to student learning than the analytical-predictive…

Discusses the concept of globalization and explores the relationship between globalization and societal culture. States the transfer between systems must be more culturally sensitive. Offers a list of cultural dimensions to gauge the influence of cultures. Argues that greater cultural sensitivity is necessary when raising issues on school reform…

Questions whether morality should not be discussed in schools. Considers claims for the importance of morality by drawing on the work of John Wilson. Argues that the best strategy for public school environments would be to focus on morality in the narrow sense. (CMK)

Explores the nature of critical thinking through a discussion on the use of logic, the role of the critical spirit, dialogical reasoning, assessment of criteria, the relationship of content, and the relationship of caring and connections with criticism. Includes references. (CMK)

Presents conducting techniques for music educators. Explains the Visual Score Study (VSS) that assists conductors in developing baton movement. Analyzes and discusses how to use the VSS movements. Focuses on using a technique called registration. Explores four additional technical matters: conducting arm, baton, body, and orchestra. (CMK)

Profiles a working model of a 6-to-12 class, operating from the premise that both 6-to-9 and 9-to-12 levels embody the same complete equipping of the prepared environment for the elementary level and include all the elementary presentations. Suggests that key lessons in language, mathematics, science, social studies, and history need to be…

The Baiga of central India are known for their extensive knowledge of the forest and healing. Healing knowledge is transmitted orally from male expert practitioners to novices. Features of this instruction, which is experiential and geared to the apprentice's levels of interest and ability, raise questions about the feasibility of including…

Discusses the issue of free speech for students at school. Focuses on the role of the school when it comes to student freedom of speech on the Internet, when student speech is accessible from school, when the topic is about the schools, or when their speech affects the school. (CMK)

Discusses the importance of music teachers developing a philosophy. Offers questions to help teachers focus their thoughts on developing their philosophies. Covers issues related to the importance of quality literature, music history, and competitions. (CMK)