This paper seeks to provide an overview of theoretical concepts of civic education and citizenship. The paper discusses recent comparative education research on political socialization and its implications for future research, such as in not fully democratic countries like Malaysia. Based on a literature review and prior research in the region,…

A study explored the nature of collaborative learning as a method to prepare future nurses for collaboration in health care. Qualitative research data collection and analysis methods were used. A constant comparative method occurred during and after the data were gathered. Semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and document review were the…

This paper examines the psychosocial development of Nepalese child laborers. The findings are discussed in relation to the questions of where and how learning occurs, whether transfer or generalizations occur from specific skills to other activities, and what role the socialization process plays in the psychological well-being of the Nepalese…

The Intellectual Achievement Responsibility Questionnaire (IAR) was given to 183 children, ages 9 to 14, from three kibutz movements in Israel, in order to explore the meaning of locus of control among children raised within a specified framework. (ST)

The intention of this paper is to describe the development of an Hispano-American culture in New York, and to indicate how the politicization of ethnicity which results is affecting the New York City schools. (Author)

The promotion of selected student behaviors and awareness of the social construction of reality'' appear to be as severely neglected outside of the social studies as within. The directions and tools to end this aspect of educational lag are available and need only be implemented. (Author/CB)

Offers guidelines for educators in the affective domain of socialization, democratization, values in education, and morality. (Author/DN)

Elementary social studies curriculum needs a more circumspect examination of the policemen's role in society, a focus on political-ethical questions, and content promoting elucidation of issues and development of critical thinking concepts and discussion skills. The analysis of public issues: concepts, materials, research is cited. (VW)

Employs a systems analysis framework to categorize the available research literature on the politics of education and draws future research suggestions from this analysis. (JF)

We do not have the option of withdrawal from the international community. All those interested in international education must face a re-assessment of our national objectives as well as our strengths, responsibilities and weaknesses. (Editor)

In an excerpt from his autobiography, a Mexican-American expresses his strong feelings about the unfortunate realities behind affirmative action and bilingual education, based on his own experiences and observation of others'. (MSE)