This article describes the philosophical underpinnings of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for children with autism. It discusses the three interrelated levels of behavior analysis (technology, science, and philosophy), and the three pillars of behavioral philosophy: empiricism, pragmatism, and selectionism. The amelioration, rather than…

Provides weekly activities based on suggested activities from "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics." (KHR)

This paper presents an overview of the Direct Instruction principles and guidelines that define general-case programing and then reviews recent research findings related to general-case instruction with learners with severe disabilities. (Author/DB)

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…

Child care and early childhood education should be fully integrated. The roots and consequences of the current separation are examined. A description is provided of the Kramer Project, a day care school. Obstacles to fully integrated day care and educational services are discussed. (IAH)

This article discusses the role of health educators and the principles which should guide their practice. Health educators are advised to remain vigilant in not misinterpreting research data. (IAH)

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)

Identifies and analyzes policy trends in Virginia kindergartens. Trends discussed are: the school-entry age is being raised; two new grade levels are being introduced (prior to first grade); children are flunking kindergarten at a rapidly increasing rate; the use of screening tests for entry into kindergarten is becoming common; and the…

Shares a sampling of the core educational principles of the late French educator Celestin Freinet, who emphasized active learning in a democratic setting in order for the democratic way of life to survive and flourish. Discusses respect for the child's integrity, bringing real life into the curriculum, motivation through meaningful work, and…

Describes the historical development of production schools, which combine education with productive, income-generating work; their organization; educational principles (substitution, reduction, accentuation); and future prospects. (SK)

A 1990-91 survey received 290 responses from 404 secondary schools in Thailand, of which 182 had an agricultural program. The respondents rated goals, principles, and standards, and their answers were used to form a program model for secondary agriculture curriculum development. (SK)

The New Zealand Curriculum Framework consists of principles of learning and teaching, essential learning areas, skills, attitudes, values, and assessment methods. Conflicts to be resolved include cooperation versus competition, priorities among subjects, testing, equity versus economic goals, and ownership of the curriculum. (SK)

Elaborates principles of education for older adults: (1) shift from viewing the elderly as disadvantaged to examining their treatment within the socioeconomic context; (2) critical educational gerontology, rooted in critical theory; (3) emancipation, empowerment, and transformation; and (4) theory based on action. (SK)

Describes how three groups of educators (in a medical school, a psychology department, and a journalism school) are helping instructors and students to recognize, manage, and use ignorance to promote learning. (SR)

Critics review 14 books recommended for school board members' summer reading. (MLF)