Focuses on what is right with the school curriculum. Three major developments were identified: (1) attempts to identify curriculum more precisely; (2) broader involvement of those having inputs; and (3) sharing developments through professional organizations--state, national, and international. (Author/RK)

Describes conditions important to the assessment process in the development of instructional materials. Out of these conditions several questions were suggested as key check points in the assessment model. (Author/RK)

Practical implications are drawn from an examination of K. Jaspers' existential philosophy and his view of the university's proper function. (GW)

The materials in this lesson plan introduces students to the U.S. Navy by exploring the hats officers and enlisted personnel wear to work. The lesson is appropriate for students in grades 1-3 and was designed in accordance with local and national social studies standards. The lesson plan cites educational objectives and lists materials provided.…

This paper puts forth an argument for new lines of inquiry and deliberation in the process of professionalizing Orthodox Jewish education. Using professionalization to describe a process that emanates from within the profession and its practitioners, and not issues (such as salary, benefits, and status) which are largely controlled by those…

Articles in this issue, written in Spanish, focus on the following: the philosophy of Jaime Torres Bodet (humanistic vision of adult education; objectives of public education in Mexico; Mexico and the issue of culture; The Mexican National Museum of History; Enrique Gonzalez Martinez, poet of all hours; Marti, Cuba's champion; educational…

This essay revisits Karl Jaspers' classic, "The Idea of the University." Jaspers was reinstated as president of Heidelberg University in 1945, and he presided over its rebuilding. His book, "The Idea of the University," written in 1946, was published in English 13 years later. It interprets an ideal of the university and…

This paper considers the role of realism, idealism, experimentalism, and existentialism in the teaching of reading. The paper first discusses realism, noting that reading specialists who are realists desire to have objectives stated in measurable terms--in state mandated tests the tests are to be aligned with the stated objectives. In idealism,…

Discusses the importance of goal setting in education, suggesting that we have overemphasized outcome objectives and neglected more basic issues about how to reach them. Argues for humanistic education, focusing on the unique desires, interests and purposes of each child. (DP)

Discusses common misconceptions about stating educational objectives in behavioral terms; emphasizing that behavioral objectives are intended to describe the products of learning so that they can be clearly understood, not to promote any particular theory of behavior. (DP)

Article described the purpose of the Green Turnip Survival Systems learning programs. (Author/RK)

There are many jobs available for persons with the required training. The article explores some of the areas where job openings exist, discusses the types of schooling appropriate, and provides examples for relating military training and prison rehabilitation programs to present times. (AG)

The author introduces Paulo Freire, the man, then discusses the historical background of his work, his method and results, and briefly describes the basic philosophical ideas behind his educational approach. (Author/AG)

The project director of the Toll Gate Metrication Project describes the project as the first structured United States public school educational experiment in implementing change toward the adoption of the International System of Units. He believes the change will simplify, rather than complicate, the educational task. (AG)

Provides some historical background in the development of the curriculum for the teaching of English in the U.S. and its relationship to the continuing debate over the issue of goals and objectives. (PW)