Results indicated that the average reading comprehension score of children whose parents immigrated from developing countries is above the range of the national averages of the developing countries. The level achieved by both groups is within the range of achievement attained in developed countries internationally. (Author/RL)

Explains how a philosophy entitled "the reciprocity of education" can help create a new concept of family. The concept centers around an educational system which is characterized by willingness on the part of the older generation to listen to and learn from youth as well as to teach youth. (DB)

Suggests five basic questions that social studies classroom teachers can use to help students understand the concept of change. Questions are, "Is something different?"; "What is changing?"; "What caused the change?"; "How much do we pay for this change?"; and "Is the change worth what it costs?" Activities based on these questions are suggested.…

Suggests that many of the allegations made by futurists are too casually affirmed and should be subjected to additional research. Alludes to numerous historical and research studies to reinforce this contention. Focuses particularly on futurists' concern with schools, the economy, society, and capitalism. (DB)

Based on the premise that ambivalence and footdragging are hallmarks of educational attempts to end discriminatory practices, the article reviews civil rights and educational development highlights since 1964, focuses on federally supported educational programs, and suggests steps which would produce women's educational equity. (DB)

Suggests ways in which teachers of economics and English on the college level can cooperate to improve student understanding of economic concepts and performance in economic courses. (DB)

Presents a teaching simulation which was designed to stimulate the interest of students in a college level political science course (American government). The simulation transforms a class into the Confederal Congress and is designed to increase the students' information retention and bargaining abilities. Pre- and posttesting is discussed.…

Focuses on two educational innovations which have been becoming increasingly popular in various European nations as a means of modernizing traditional educational environments. The approaches, team teaching and nongraded school, are discussed with regard to their objectives, organizational structures, problems, and successes. (DB)

Questions the extent to which knowledge and the study of the good relate to and influence the performance of the good within the framework of Jewish education in the United States. Six Jewish educational programs are examined. Findings from this examination are presented and alternative responses to the relationship between study and moral action…

Discusses problems which currently beset many college history departments (declining enrollments, cost-conscious administrators, curriculum problems) and explains how college-level history instructors can implement innovative curriculum changes. In addition, a course on historical processes is described. Journal available from Loren E. Pennington,…

Evaluates the mission of schools in industrialized nations to transmit literacy and numeracy skills to persons generally considered disadvantaged. Data are analyzed for the United Kingdom, the United States, and France. (Author/DB)

Stipulates that many of the problems besetting American education today are part of a more general national malaise that afflicts most public institutions. Identifies outside forces which are particularly influential currently in education, including legal intervention, collective bargaining within the educational profession, parental involvement,…

Briefly reviews some of the major theories about the conceptualization of the research policy interplay and identifies assumptions on which existing research is based. Introduces an original theory which assumes the concepts, ideas, and knowledge have no meaning independent of their use and the task of inquiry is to identify and criticize the…

Focuses on graduation competencies in the area of social studies on the high school level. Reports questionnaire findings concerning possible reduction of the breadth and scope of social studies programs to allow for more instructional time in basic content areas contained on standard competency tests. Results and recommendations are presented.…

A cost-utility framework is used as a basis for evaluating the relationship between the costs of developing alternative systems of information needed to support teacher certification and program accreditation, and the social value or utility of particular approaches. (RL)