As a result of the overemphasis being given to applied science and technology, students are narrowing their range of activities, suggesting that education should be reinstated as an effort to broaden horizons rather than constrict them. (HOD)

Identifies the types of perspectives, knowledge, competencies, and value positions to which students need to be exposed if they are to develop a more global perspective. Suggests that a global education curriculum should stress the connections between what students do in their communities and events around the world. (DB)

Notes that the technological processing of data and information through computers has not diminished but enhanced the need for all professionals to have some training in technical communication. (RL)

Indicts educational journals and teacher education programs for serving up esoteric gobbledygook and failing to provide practical experiences for prospective teachers. (Author/WD)

The article defines the highly talented; describes their special academic, social, and personal needs; gives reasons why children talented in a specific areas are often overlooked; and offers suggestions for parents, teachers, and counselors. (CL)

Professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents (N=207) of visually handicapped students were surveyed to determine needed topics for a conference on educational issues of students with visual impairments. Topic areas receiving highest ratings included low vision, parent role, public policy, individualized education programs, and multiple…

It is argued that the defining of literacy is a complex problem which societies must resolve according to their own needs. General principles to guide efforts to increase literacy levels are offered. These and other issues involving the attempt to achieve universal literacy are discussed. (GK)

Decries the state of educational theatre in today's public schools. Calls for theatre teachers to make others aware of the potential of educational theatre in public schools. (PD)

Defines homicide as a major public health problem as well as a criminal justice problem. Discusses the direct implications of suicidology theory for the understanding and prevention of homicide, specifically the concepts of: prevention-intervention-postvention; clues; lethality; the identification of high risk groups; and the psychological…

Suggests several clear trends with regard to the views of front-line juvenile corrections staff, specific to problems they see in implementing individual education programs for handicapped youth in their institutions. Problem statements are ranked by priority and frequency. (CT)

Urges English teachers to become more involved in curriculum development. (RL)

Potential problems of undergraduate practica in child psychology can be overcome if program developers take special care to arrange meetings involving supervisors, students, and academic advisors at the cooperating agencies; supplement student knowledge of abnormal child behavior; and set specific goals for each participating student. (DB)

Defines suggestopedy (an unconscious activity involving methods such as relaxation, pseudopassivity, and hypnosis), explains how it governs interrelation of physical activity of the personality and the external world, reviews research in suggestopedy, and explores its application to educational practice. Suggests additional research on the…

Notes four common concerns which could serve as a basis for cooperation between global and multicultural educators. Common concerns are understanding the function of groups in our society, how people form images of ethnic groups, and global interrelatedness and developing skills for living in a diverse world. (KC)

Compares British economic policies toward schools with policies of the United States government under President Reagan. Effects of funding cuts are discussed in various areas, including books and equipment, salaries of teaching and support staff, facilities, and curriculum. Future scenarios are offered for the educational systems of the two…