This interview with Berthold Lowenfeld focuses on his educational and professional background, his contributions to the education of blind children, and the contributions of other educators in the field. Lowenfeld comments on the role of residential schools, least restrictive environment, and teacher training. (JDD)

Seven educational states or processes which are popularly deemed vices are discussed, and the argument is presented that, when properly qualified, they are valuable educational goods to be wisely promoted or exploited by the sensitive teacher. These seven are: ignorance, negativity, forgetting, guesswork, irrelevance, procrastination, and…

Contemporary educational philosophy's efforts to assimilate Nietzche's thought and adapt it to educational theory and practice often overlook or underestimate the sinister and repugnant aspects of his philosophy. In this regard, a key concept of Nietzsche's, self-surpassing, is examined and discussed in relation to his philosophy and contemporary…

When viewed as a criterion of distribution within a broader philosophical theory of the just allocation of educational resources, equalizing educational outcomes in the name of equal educational opportunity is not only coherent; it is also more conducive to a just allocation than the alternatives. (IAH)

An application of the "Standards for Evaluations of Educational Programs, Projects, and Materials" to a private institution caring for emotionally disturbed and delinquent children--the Starr Commonwealth Schools--is discussed. Topics include the organizational context, evaluation initiation, implementation, external benefits, and…

This paper offers a critical examination of common misconceptions concerning college students with learning disabilities (LD), including, among others: LD college students are older versions of high school LD students, college entrance data can accurately predict LD student success, and LD students disclose their handicaps to institutions of…

This article presents findings from the longitudinal study, Research about Teacher Education (RATE). The data presented represents the perceptions of faculty (N=250) and students (N=1130-1140) in elementary teacher education about several programatic aspects of teacher preparation including curriculum, conceptions of teaching, faculty instruction,…

Describes the history of computer science departments at universities in China. Educational principles that characterize Chinese computer science education are discussed, selection of students for universities is described, and curricula for both undergraduate and graduate computer science studies are outlined. (LRW)

Discusses the influence Harold D. Drummond's ideas had upon social studies education. Noting that, although Drummond had a great influence upon the development of research and researchers, the significance of his ideas lies in their emphasis upon the practitioner as scholar and vital contributor to the field. (KO)

Discusses the contributions of Wisconsin educator, Norris Sanders, to social studies education. Points out Sanders' belief in the power of information and the importance of asking questions. Describes his development of questions at various levels and the importance of these questions to critical thinking skills and excellence in education. (KO)

This article discusses the implications of the word-centered or logocentric tradition in education, implications of the information technologies as tools for the mind, the new role of imagery as a way of thinking and communicating, certain impacts on human learning, and speculations as to where these technologies might lead us. (IAH)

Explores current uses of HyperLang, a sophisticated hypermedia authoring system that understands spoken speech, in computer-assisted foreign language learning. Software developers should adopt an educational and humanistic perspective in further developing this technology to ensure the creation of effective educational tools. (CB)

This article proposes five criteria for evaluating and comparing conflicting conceptions of knowledge base frameworks for teaching and teacher education. These criteria are defined and applied to frameworks advocated by scholars, professional organizations, state agencies and teacher education programs. (IAH)

Reviewing the enlivening themes that run through our history as a people, one is struck with the depth and continuity of our commitment to the fulfillment of human possibilities. The leaders we have valued the most have reflected that commitment. Our educational system is preeminently the instrument through which we express our expectations.…

Provides reviews and critical analyses of "Capitalist Schools: Explanation and Ethics in Radical Studies of Schooling," by Daniel P. Liston, and "Teacher Education and the Social Conditions of Schooling," by Daniel P. Liston and Kenneth M. Zeichner. Indicates that both books call for critical inspection of current educational models. (15…