A response to a critique of bilingual education by J. R. Edwards (1981) argues that our understanding of the nature of modern bilingualism must be broadened through a reading of the pertinent research in recent social science. This could lead to a grasping of the economic and social class dimensions of bilingualism in current urbanization and…

Jamaican society is in crisis in the political, economic, cultural, social, intellectual, and emotional spheres. The teacher has a role in providing objectives and valid social interpretation which will unify the society as it responds to the various crises. It is the duty of teacher education to prepare teachers for this task. (Author/MJL)

Asserts that the ineffectiveness and lack of credibility of the university in developing countries results from its incapacity to shake off its traditional colonial image and become an indigenous institution, while maintaining a global perspective. Suggests that the "multiversity" model is not suited for developing nations. (Author/MJL)

Examines the historical development of cultural pluralism and describes sociopolitical influences that affected the rise of minorities in Canada. Observes that Canadian society has been historically dual, composed mainly of French and English Canadians, but that the duality has been modified by plurality due to immigration policy and social…

Discusses education in contemporary China, with emphasis on educating working class intellectuals, instituting basic compulsory schooling, centralizing educational policy, and raising academic standards. Journal availability: Comparative and International Education Society of Canada, Althouse College, University of Western Ontario, London, On, N6G…

The author states that the public schools are under attack from the New Right--an attack that threatens their existence. He describes the nature of the threat and of the New Right itself. Following his article are four responses. (Author/MLF)

The variety of educational organizations and their obsessions is awesome; however, because of the common enemy, the Reagan administration, the lobbyists representing the education associations have become adept at putting aside their differences. (Author/MLF)

Discusses a study undertaken to examine the effects on student achievement and attitudes of an integrated approach to teaching world history (termed the aesthetic approach) by comparing it to a traditional approach (termed a political approach). Findings indicated that the aesthetic approach was a more effective means of presenting a broad range…

Discusses how Paulo Freire's philosophy and educational methods were influenced by social conditions in Brazil. The impact of political conditions, Catholic intellectual thought, and social radicalism on Freire is examined. (AM)

In an interview, Willard Wirtz discusses his recent report, "Measuring the Quality of Education." Wirtz believes that the National Assessment of Educational Progress should be widely publicized and used and directed toward framing nationwide standards of educational quality. (Author/WD)

Reexamines a model of successive stages of urban ethnic institutional development with particular reference to Los Angeles' Indian community. Calls attention to a new level of institutional development within the urban Indian community. Assesses the effect of national policy on local ethnic groups and the development of their institutions.…

The Advanced Further Education (AFE) Pool was conceived in Britain in the 1950s to distribute public funds for higher education. The 1980-81 pool broke with tradition by having a fixed amount to be apportioned by local authorities rather than having a size determined by institutional needs. The change is seen as fundamentally political. (SE)

Discusses the need for more explicit data on successful retention programs. Considers problems in collecting institutionwide, local, state, regional, and national information. Urges leadership from professional associations to establish policy directions ensuring the availability of student retention information. (DMM)

Surveys social science literature on economic variables affecting law-violation rates. Asserts that social, cultural, and political aspects of the lives of many youths are major determinants of both their unemployment and their offenses. (PR)

After tracing European study of the Middle East from medieval times, the author concludes that, for all the money and effort being expended in English and American universities, results are disappointing. He notes problems of partisanship, influence of outside financial benefactors, poor academic standards, the language difficulty, and…