Describes the problem of sexism in education, and presents ten steps which school media specialists can take to increase educational equality for male and female students. (CMV)

A survey of 900 Nottinghamshire primary teachers showed that, although they have great freedom in structuring their classes, most of those dealing with children over seven opt for highly traditional teaching methods. Survey results on class organization, class size, use of aides, and preferred instructional materials are summarized. (SJL)

The information processing of teaching was investigated in a case study, comparing the behavior and cognition of ten elementary school teachers. Data indicated that the amount of discrepancy between teaching plan and classroom reality was a critical variable in the information processing of teachers. (JKS)

Discusses mathematics education in Africa as an example of the types of educational problems faced by developing nations: dramatic explosion in student population, lack of employment opportunity for graduates, and lack of teachers, materials, and other educational resources. Recommendations for improving mathematics education in developing nations…

Illustrates objectives and methods of public administration education programs in Turkey. Information is presented on general perspectives of administrative study programs, modernization in Turkish society, social sciences, administrative reform strategies, and the Turkish bureaucracy. (DB)

Geography textbooks are evaluated to determine the relationship between the subject matter of geography and the changing concerns of society. Suggests that teachers should deal openly with values, which are inherent in geography content and methods. Journal available from Business Manager, Geographical Education, Sydney Teachers College, P.O. Box…

Discusses how reading literature should be taught in cultures different from the United States as well as in the United States. (Author/RK)

"Children and Their Primary Schools" was published ten years ago this week. Here Lady Plowden assesses the impact of the Plowden Report's central recommendations. (Editor)

In the second part of her survey of developments in junior schools, the author suggests that a return to more traditional methods and content in response to the current debate may prevent children from reaching the standards of which they are capable. (Editor/RK)

As the cuts continue in Britain, the author reports on the greater crises facing New York schools in the wake of the city's bankruptcy. (Editor/RK)

Discusses the conflicting roles of practitioners and academics in the improvement of teaching practice, focusing on the need for closer relations between teachers and teacher educators and the effectiveness of action research in bridging the gap. Also discusses the role of the practitioner and ordinary knowledge in the improvement of teaching…

Claims that incorporating children's native language into school curriculum can make these languages integral to the learning process. Suggests that a responsive, language-rich curriculum encourages creative and effective communication and learning. Emphasizes that language learning and sharing are the essence of the additive model as opposed to…

Offers an overview of the state of business communication and intercultural communication in departments of business administration at European universities compared to those in the United States. Discusses in particular language training and intercultural communication. (SR)

Reports on an evaluation of European Union-funded initiatives within the DELTA Program carried out by five EuroStudyCentres (ESCs). Concludes that (1) the decision about implementing educational technologies should be a result of a close examination of the match between technology and educational conditions; (2) for the optimal technology/user…

Four moral imperatives for professionals working with children with emotional/behavioral disabilities are discussed: students have a right to a safe and appropriate education; an array of services is necessary; lack of knowledge exceeds understanding of behavior/emotional conditions; and what is done is as important as how it is done. (CR)