The author analyzes censorship as used against books which do not present all points of view--political, religious, sexual, etc., and suggests that no book could possibly be so comprehensive as to present all viewpoints. The answer, he claims, is a curriculum which helps students to think for themselves. (KC)

Critiques the notion that "pleasure" is the highest objective in teaching literature to children. (AA)

Current calls for a return to basic education may seem like a rerun from the 1950s and early 1960s, but there are important differences. (Author)

Describes various approaches to grammatical models, and develops a model to be used as a basis for language instruction methodology. (AM)

There is every indication that teachers and administrators, with clearly defined instructional objectives and goals to work toward, provide better instructional activities to assist students in achieving these goals. Discusses instructional objectives and processes necessary for a successful program. (Author/RK)

This article discusses educational and social science research from a philosophical point of view. (MM)

The goal of teacher education should be the production of a skilled, humane, self-directed promoter of learning, who can continually adapt and innovate in a changing world. (MB)

This evaluation model is an attempt to provide a workable formula for a typical school setting. The key ingredient is a climate of professionalism and mutual trust. (Editor/RK)

An alternative program, the authors believe, can be successful only with the full support of the principal. Charts the attitudes of 63 Philadelphia principals toward their city's alternative schools. (Editor/RK)

Surveys and critiques the mass production and education of journalists. Available from: The Atlantic Monthly, The Atlantic Monthly Company, 8 Arlington St., Boston, Massachusetts 02116; Subscriptions: $13.00 a year; $1.00 plus postage single issues. (KS)

The general character of Jaspers' idea of the university is outlined, and some basic objections to that view are examined. Throughout the paper an attempt is made to establish the relevance of Jaspers' work to current university problems. (Author/LBH)

Argues that vocational education should prepare students for the needs of today's job market, rather than preparing them for future occupations that do not yet exist. (JG)

Outlines 10 teaching methods for each of 6 core learning outcomes in higher education: disseminate up-to-date information; develop capability to use ideas/information; develop ability to test ideas/evidence; develop ability to generate ideas/evidence; facilitate personal development; and develop capacity to plan and manage learning. Recommends…

Describes the work model construct for instructional design that is used to improve the designer's approach to curriculum or syllabus construction and as the basis for assessment systems that act in a complementary manner with instruction. Several examples of its use in syllabus construction are provided. (Author/LRW)