Discusses topics, issues, and goals related to professional continuing education in engineering. One goal is for universities to add continuing education to their charter, alongside undergraduate and graduate training. Ways to start such programs are also discussed, examining scope of programs, teaching methods, background updating, course…

Argues that the power of language and the possibility of the freshman English movement is the power of coming into language aware of its problems, but empowered, too, to claim its recreative capacity. (HOD)

Outlines a successful reading program developed in Wakulla County, Florida, schools where the adult illiteracy rate was seriously high. The success of this program emphasizes three points: begin with detailed needs assessment, establish clear program goals, and provide continuous evaluation.(MD)

Today there is a widening gap between the far left, which believes that the university should take an active role in social and political issues, and the neo-conservatives, who think universities and academic endeavor should not play any significant guiding role. (RM)

How students in the primary, middle, and secondary grades can be made aware of architectural developments is discussed, specific objectives for studying a historic site are identified, and some structures important in historic studies are listed. (RM)

Movements for peace are gaining strength and popularity in many countries. The aims and goals of peace education in Iceland are discussed. (RM)

The role of supervising art education must include leadership and advocacy as well as supervision. If art education is to be an important part of education, art educators must understand the political process which allocates support to educational programs and develops the leadership necessary for effective political action. (IS)

Suggests that academic departments reshape the intellectual climate for chemistry education as one way to ensure the future of chemistry. Current practices in chemistry and possible benefits which may result if the system is modified are examined. These benefits include better public support and understanding of chemistry. (JN)

The author rejects the point of view that says that the development of prose rhythm is "largely a question of sensitiveness and of experience." Prose rhythm is analyzed, to provide objectives for a unit of instruction. (RM)

Discusses the value of literary study in developing critical thinking in two-year college students. (HOD)

Outlines five stops that can strengthen technical writing courses and programs within departments of English. (HOD)

Examines the role of English and French parks in environmental education. The educational potential of these parks includes developing process skills, understanding conflicts arising in parks between economic development and environmental protection, and promoting concern for environmental conservation and quality of life. (JN)

Discipline-based arts education is systematic instruction in concepts and processes intrinsic to the visual arts and includes participation in the aesthetic, critical, historical, and productive activities essential to appreciating cultural values. The systematic character of the instruction permits accountability. Guidelines for such study have…

The article provides guidelines for developing curriculum objectives for multiply involved hearing-impaired students. Emphasis is placed on procedures for establishing instructional priorities, assessing the learner against these priorities, selecting and using prosthetics to overcome learning and behavioral deficits, providing educational…

What political scientists should be teaching undergraduates to prepare them for citizenship is discussed in five articles by Dennis F. Thompson; Nancy C. M. Hartsock; Wilson Carey McWilliams and Marc K. Landy; Harvey C. Mansfield, Jr.; and Mary Cornelia Porter and Corey Venning. (RM)