A system for classifying educational objectives based on a description of personal attributes is proposed to fill the gap in analyzing and specifying objectives for professional education. The system's application to curriculum analysis and design in professional and other kinds of education is discussed. (MSE)

While supporting the analysis offered by Gerardi and Benedict of the cycles of criticism afflicting North American education, considers the authors' call for a public relations campaign by teachers and administrators timid and ineffectual. Suggests a national commission to propose the kind of educational system needed in the future. (DMM)

In September 1983 representatives of the National Association of Elementary School Principals and other interested groups held a conference at Wisconsin's Wingspread Center to discuss the challenge posed to elementary education by recent calls for excellence in education and to begin the process of developing appropriate plans for action. (PGD)

Recognizes the contributions of Catholic schools to the educational system in the United States and the excellence in education provided by these institutions. (DMM)

Presents a visionary reform agenda for American education, stressing the importance of helping students develop the moral, affective, and emotional aspects of life along with the cognitive and technical. (DMM)

Scientism has so infected political science that the only viable policy for political philosophy is declaring its independence from political science and allying itself with liberal education practitioners. Political philosophy can benefit itself and the liberal arts by introducing students to classical rhetoric. (RM)

Each of the five principal goals of education--cultural literacy, understanding, synthesis, mastery, and involvement--is best achieved using teaching strategies that develop thinking skills appropriate to the curriculum objectives associated with the goal in question. The specific strategy selected depends on learner readiness and content…

High technology businesses in California's Silicon Valley have joined forces with local educators to form the Institute for Computer Technology (ICT), providing a model for education-industry cooperation. Describes the development of ICT, whose goal is to fill gaps between existing programs and to provide a structure for sharing computer-related…

Educators ought to show more interest in areas of human life and experience that have been traditionally neglected--the roots and consequences of the misery, pain, and suffering in the world. How Schopenhauer's writings in this area can help clarify thinking about the nature and purpose of education is discussed. (RM)

Briefly describes Project Synthesis, a major recommendation which resulted from the effort, and a picture of K-12 science education that recommendation portends. Compares similarities between environmental education goal levels and Project Synthesis science education goal clusters, considering future directions for both science and environmental…

Briefly discusses strategies for establishing environmental education (EE) in schools, focusing on the relationship between EE and the traditional academic disciplines and why EE should be initiated within these disciplines. Points out reasons why EE should be an area of study for all students. (JN)

Assessed the assertion-related priorities of 84 trainees who rated their interest in 26 skill-areas. Results indicated the most interest in dealing with negative feelings in interpersonal relationships. Noted a discrepancy between assertive skills emphasized in the literature and skills deemed most relevant by actual trainees. (JAC)

Presents the 1985 agenda of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, establishing activities and priorities for the organization for 1985. Defines public policy areas where change is needed to ensure the fulfillment of community college missions. (DMM)

Multicultural education can prepare students to be culturally literate, by helping them develop (1) good self-concept, (2) sensitivity and understanding, (3) perception of conflicting interpretations of values and events, (4) decision-making skills, (5) open minds, and (6) awareness of stereotyping. (SK)

Analysis of Individualized Education Program objectives of 22 special education students revealed that although a considerable number of objectives related to the development of potentially functional skills, very few suggested the desirability of generalized performance. (Author/CL)