Discusses concerns about social studies education. These concerns include the dichotomy between democratic values and school practice; the emphasis on negative human beings; and the lack of knowledge about the development of student inquiry, effects of emotions on cognitive development, effects of the school environment on political attitudes, and…

Lists comments from nine people who reacted to the term "English teacher." Indicates that the public does not want to hear jargon, excuses, and theories about educational problems, but wants instead a renewed commitment to teaching specific communication skills. (RL)

Among findings are that issues involving teaching techniques, teacher training, and problems of definition are the main areas needing resolution; that better teaching techniques for children with learning disabilities are of paramount importance; and that some 60 percent of 108 survey respondents considered reading to be the most important…

Suggests that geography can contribute to the liberal arts curriculum by freeing students from confines of their own time and place. Maintains also that geography can provide a sense of unity to balance the abstract view imparted to students by most social and physical science courses. (Author/DB)

Reviews reasons for teaching statistics to students in social science courses on the college level through a statistics department. Suggests, however, that universities can just as successfully offer statistics through discipline departments where instructors possess expertise in statistics and in disciplinary research. (Author/DB)

Discusses the need to reorganize the curriculum and testing procedures in English high schools to meet student and community needs. Topics discussed include allowing students to select major and minor courses of study, vocational education, screening functions of examinations, and employment projections. (DB)

Relates phenomenology to geography education. Phenomenology is defined as a way of study which explores and describes the essential nature of things and experiences as they are in their own terms. (Author/DB)

Explains why social studies teachers have problems writing cognitive and affective objectives and presents a systematic approach to help teachers define goals, set objectives, develop teaching strategies based on these objectives, and develop observable student indicators. (Author/DB)

NASSP's "This We Believe: Secondary Schools in a Changing Society" is acclaimed by many as one of the most perceptive studies ever published on secondary education. Because of its popularity the editors of the "Bulletin" present an outline of the study's central themes. (Editor/RK)

Problem areas encountered in developing career education at the university level are discussed: (1) classroom-work relationship, (2) work values, (3) transferable academic skills, (4) critical career skills, (5) career self-concept, and (6) accurate career information. (EC)

Journalism schools have the responsibility for teaching both practical news reporting and news writing skills but must also ensure that students understand the role of the press in a free society. (KS)

A student suggests elements of an arts curriculum for gifted and talented students. (CL)

Responses from 45% of 696 British midwives and interviews with 17 indicated that they identify their continuing education needs most frequently through interaction with colleagues. Their greatest needs were for professional issues and management topics; there is a demand for part-time and distance learning. (SK)

A survey of 364 Japanese adults over 60 with physical disabilities found that 87% have learning needs in the areas of health care, communication, and leisure activities. Instrumental/social learning ranked higher among those with serious activity limitations. Expressive/communicative learning was more important for those with moderate limitations.…

Describes a symposium on "Population Health Education" held at the University of California Davis on May 9-11, 2002. Its objectives were to assess the market needs and opportunities presented by the users of population medicine veterinarians, determine the degree to which veterinary colleges are producing professionals who meet these needs,…