Report of the findings of the National Vocational Education Equity Study done by the American Institute for Research. Discusses enrollment, staffing, student attitudes, discriminatory activities. Lists positive approaches to the problem. (JOW)

Explains how law education within a social studies program can help students understand civil rights, criminal justice, environmental protection, the court system, and value conflicts. Journal availability: see SO 507 149. (Author/DB)

Recommends that young people be personally involved in the process of teaching international understanding. Explains how young people should not only be taught about injustice but also moved to action by problems such as disease, hunger, and oppression. Instructional media and educational games are suggested as effective teaching methods. (DB)

Reviews various perspectives on sex discrimination in schools and colleges, presents case studies of sex discrimination in the English educational system, and distinguishes between sex discrimination and gender forming. Journal availability: see SO 507 421. (DB)

Reviews the origins of the modern mathematics (often called new mathematics) and explores its implications vis-a-vis its spread to developing nations. India is used as a case study. (DB)

Emphasizes the need for global education within the social studies curricula and identifies concepts which should be included. Teaching methods and resources are suggested. (DB)

Hypothesizes that the study of social sciences can help university students become more effective in social participation and can help them understand laws, perceive patterns of social development, and evaluate social action. Cuba is discussed as a case study of a nation in which social sciences emphasize participation in a communist socioeconomic…

Describes the Chinese view of decision making in education and offers information on the structure and organization of decision making, the relationship between educational policy and Communist Party policy, and centralization in educational administration. (DB)

Identifies the role of family and community in the education of elementary and secondary school students in China. Particular emphasis is placed on family and community involvement with students and teachers. Topics discussed include family-teacher conferences, grandparent responsibilities, parental responsibilities for disciplining students, and…

Suggests that geography be offered as part of the primary school curriculum. Outlines types of geographic concepts which are appropriate for primary school courses and suggests teaching techniques. Journal availability: see SO 507 226. (Author/DB)

Competency-based educational programs are here to stay. Here the author describes the program underway in his school system. (Editor/RK)

Attempts an interpretive analysis of the sets of educational concerns of which accountability is only a part. Utilizes a five factor framework for analysis which includes: Purposes, Patterns, Participants, Processes, and Products of Education. (Author/RK)

Re-examines some of the ideas of the "Writing Across the Curriculum" project from a classroom perspective. (Editor)

Just before the Geneva talks broke down, the author went to Rhodesia to look at the education of its African majority. His report highlights some surprising developments in a system still grossly impaired by racial discrimination. (Editor/RK)

The main complaint with the current educational system in the U.S. is that public schools are classic examples of consumer fraud in the most literal sense--false labels, half empty packages, and dangerous contents. (Author/AM)