A large body of literature exists in which scientists describe their field as beautiful and the work they do as inspired and passionate. Science teaching should strive to foster learning of substantive and powerful science ideas in ways that connect to the beauty inherent in those ideas. The conception of learning science in the study, that of…

Paulo Freire's framework pursues social justice, or liberation. Students and teachers critically think about the conditions of their realities, for the purpose of constructing and attempting solutions, referred to as "action" by Freire. Reflection-action is possible through collaboration, or dialogue--interdependent and concurrent…

This paper's purpose is to illustrate, through the author's personal experiences, that violent actions occur in the world that affect people, countries, and relations in multiple levels and numerous ways. Using autobiographical inquiry, the author narrates how she experienced violence in three different countries in which she has lived. In Cyprus,…

Goal 5 of "The Illinois Commitment," strategic plan for higher education in Illinois, stipulates that by 2004, all academic programs will systematically assess student learning and use assessment results to improve programs. This paper provides the history and context for the systematic assessment of student learning, including…

The main goal of Education for Democratic Citizenship is the building of a modern and democratic society, meaning a high level of political, ethical, social, and cultural conscience within its membership. Within the scope of the initiated reforms of the education system in Serbia, Education for Democratic Citizenship is primarily focused on a…

This paper discusses technology education, with a focus on agriculture. Discussion includes objectives of instruction; integrating technology into the curriculum; objectives in technology education, including 10 learning opportunities for achieving educational objectives; inservice technology education, including issues to address and problems for…

This analysis of the structure and curriculum of U.S. higher education suggests that learning is no longer the focus of the higher education system. An education that trains for particular occupations or skills and that results in the student's identification with social and cultural authorities have become the goals of a system that want to help…

This report presents the final recommendations of the Performance Indicator Advisory Committee to the Illinois Board of Higher Education with regard to statewide and common institutional indicators that can be used to assess progress toward meeting the goals of "The Illinois Commitment" for higher education. Also addressed are the…

The Carnegie Foundation commissioned a collection of essays as part of the Carnegie Initiative on the Doctorate (CID). Essays and essayists represent six disciplines that are part of the CID: chemistry, education, English, history, mathematics, and neuroscience. Intended to engender conversation about the conceptual foundation of doctoral…

The State Plan for Alabama Higher Education is intended to focus public attention on important strategic issues facing Alabama higher education and the state and to articulate Alabamas needs and its vision for higher education. It is designed to commit resources necessary to provide high quality teaching, scholarship, research, and public service…

The "Rainbow Visibility Project" was funded by an Irvine Foundation (California) grant with the primary goal of raising awareness of the gay, lesbian, and bisexual culture at a Roman Catholic university. The "Rainbow Educator Project" was one of five components of the grant the Rainbow Educators (REs), who collaborate as a team…

This lecture raises several points of discussion concerning principles for education success. It reinforces that the goal is success, not process. Student satisfaction, teacher satisfaction, and even parental satisfaction are byproducts, not the ultimate goal. It asserts reform and education innovation must be addressed in the context of universal…

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