Considers several components of the relationship between science, society, and science education. Discusses and draws conclusions regarding data gathered in these areas: public perceptions about science, science-related social problems, scientific methods and values, confidence in science, and support for science research. (CS)

Reviews current psychological and social issues that relate to the adolescent period of development, explores problem areas in counseling adolescents and provides practical suggestions on approaches to these problems. Helpful attitudes which work with this age group are described. (Author)

Schools reflect problems, and not necessarily create them. Unfair assertions from parents and educators about schools have an impact on the mental health of all participants. The need for carefully planned initiatives aimed at comprehensive programing and improved coordination, continuity, and effectiveness is stressed. Recommendations are made.…

Presented is an analysis of the back-to-basics movement and four areas of pedagogical concern that are fundamental to both basic education and environmental education: environmental science, inquiry, cognitive development, and bioethical development. (WB)

Describes the meetings, surveys and organizational strategies used by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to establish an international program in environmental education. Goals, procedures, and future plans are explained. (WB)

Examines the relationship of media coverage and public opinion in scientific controversy. A survey of coverage of controversies arising regarding sociobiology, water fluoridation, nuclear power and the Three Mile Island disaster indicates that the media play an active role in shaping and constructing controversy rather than just reporting it. (JMF)

The influx of modern technology in oil-rich but tradition-steeped countries has prompted the teaching of modern technology similar to that of industrialized countries. The problems due to the already existing level of technological knowledge and vastly different social patterns in these societies are illustrated and analyzed. (Author/MLW)

Argues that broad themes of social studies knowledge represent primarily the ideological representations of socio-structural forces and configurations, than the choices of educators. Recommends several activities for educators who would increase the power of individuals and groups to make changes in social, cultural, and educational techniques,…

Examines the role of science and technology in relation to socioeconomic goals by reviewing historical innovations in the United States and global environmental, employment, and social challenges. Recommends that the United States reorder technological priorities to meet human needs. (CK)

Discussed are frictions of pluralism and apathy of affluence as two factors contributing to feelings of disillusionment and hopelessness in Western society. The author sees a source of hope in the creative science achievements of Western society which are promoted by its pluralistic nature. (AV)

Historians and social researchers have viewed social policy in America as primarily concerned with issues of equality. Argues that an equally important theme--a sense of loss--has gone largely unnoticed. Examines the role of loss in the historical development of social policy for public education. (Editor/RK)

In this study of San Francisco's experience with desegregation, the author examines the political background that led to recourse to the federal district court, the constitutional context within which the case was decided, and the implementation of the decision. (Editor/RK)

Addresses the questions of the social and medical uses and limitations of stimulant drugs. Reviews the biochemical models of learning and concludes that the temptation to ascribe magical or science fiction-like properties to chemical agents must be resisted. (Editor/RK)

In response to O'Brien et al., who examined predictors of child outcome among at-risk infants as possible eligibility criteria for early intervention programs, this paper notes that most biological risk factors in infants are not adequately predictive of developmental dysfunction. It stresses that when social problems are the cause of…

Explores the forces that will influence the number of children in foster care needing adoption and the number of families seeking to adopt in the next century. These forces are likely to challenge current policy and practice and place greater demands on the child welfare system that should be approached through a supply-and-demand perspective.…