Interviews with high school senior girls in Vancouver, Canada, who selected business courses are used to illustrate how students' knowledge of the school and of the society produces course choices that in turn tend to reproduce class and gender categories. (RM)

The legal debate over religious freedom in public schools involves the aspects of control of education, definition of religion, and religious expression. Cites conflicting judicial decisions and states the issues the Supreme Court must resolve. (MLF)

Values and beliefs that govern educational practices are discussed, as is an alternative value perspective more consistent with the spirit of reform suggested by national reports. Reputational and resource views of excellence are described. Curriculum, teaching, grading, testing, and faculty personnel policies are discussed. (MLW)

The multiple intelligence theory is based on cultural contexts, biological analysis, developmental theories, and a vertical theory of faculties. Seven intelligences are identified: linguistic, logical mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. The theory's educational implications are described,…

Recent experiences teaching in inner city schools indicate they are structured in ways that increase failure probability. Absences, some related to students' poverty, and some administrative policies greatly reduce actual class time. Repeated classroom interruptions decrease instructional effectiveness. Inflexible instructional policies and…

The integration of museum art collections into public school learning is the result of a reciprocal need. Museums have authentic, primary documents that they want to share; schools are in search of richer and more intriguing ways of delivering traditional subject matter. The educational history of museum education is discussed. (RM)

In Germany there is a working cooperation between the university and the state. Ideally, the task of the state would be one of global regulation, with universities filling the framework set by the state in their own, autonomous way. (RM)

The following topics concerning the financing of higher education in Great Britain are discussed: the sources and uses of university funds, the University Grants Committee, the accountability of universities, and awards to students. (RM)

Despite many accomplishments since the passing of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, not all disabled children are benefiting from the law. Examples are cited from Douglas Biklen's study of schools that have achieved the integration of disabled and nondisabled students. (MLF)

Provides an overview of the educational system and the instructional approach employed with earth science education in The People's Republic of China. Reviews the major characteristics of secondary, undergraduate, and graduate programs. Cites representative institutions and explains their earth science programs. (ML)

Studied the relationship between purpose and practice in vocational classrooms. Purposes included gaining (1) technical skills, (2) sense of competence, (3) understanding of applications, (4) reasoning skills, (5) life roles experience, (6) experience in working with others, (7) community service experience, and (8) aesthetic appreciation and…

Discusses the societal values and behavior patterns that Chinese preschools reinforce and instill in children. (HOD)

Surviving the current crisis in education requires major reforms. For example, in the future schools must stay open longer, pay teachers better, and open their doors to a different kind of student--the adult worker in need of retraining. There will be individualized instruction, and computers will replace some textbooks. (RM)

School teachers and college faculty believe that inquiry strategies were never widely implemented. There was an perceived problem with the availability of inquiry materials for classroom use and some concern about students' preparation and ability to use inquiry strategies. Teacher training programs failed to prepare teachers to use inquiry…

Offers brief responses to the "Report of the Commission on Excellence in Education" by August Franza, Robert Perrin, Bob Soule, and Marlene Brantley. (EL)