Discusses the "socio-play" philosophy of drama education as practiced in the Soviet Union. Outlines the basic structure of the Soviet educational system. Recounts a Soviet educator's practice of socio-play philosophy. (SR)

The central lesson that educational reformers can derive from historical antecedents is that pedagogical practice is highly contextual, making the success of every reform contingent on the extent to which it can be interpreted and adapted in the light of particular conditions. (IAH)

Discusses the location of corporate training in view of modern technology. Indicates that training will be brought out of the classroom and to the work station. Describes training programs offered at several large corporations. (JOW)

Investigated were the relationships among teacher success in implementing innovative programs, their perceptions of self-efficacy, and the perceived value of the programs. Significant increases were found in teachers' success in a sequence of development leading from innovation improvement to subsequent increases in perceptions of self-efficacy.…

The intent of charter schools is to become autonomous entities, free from the laws constraining public schools but accountable for student outcomes. This article describes the development of two very different charter schools in the Jefferson County (Colorado) School District. Although one is an "old-fashioned" alternative school and the…

Alternative schools are definitive departures from the programmatic, organizational, and behavioral regularities inhibiting school reform. Many reforms now pursued in traditional schools were pioneered by alternative schools. Types include popular innovations, last-chance programs, and remedial programs. Advantages, disadvantages, common elements,…

The Stages of Concern Questionnaire was completed by 45 Nebraska and 35 Idaho industrial technology teachers. Most Nebraska teachers failed to accept technology education. Although Idaho teachers had a higher acceptance rate, nearly 69% had not adopted it. (SK)

Examples of innovative ways that college and high school teachers are using information technology are given, including multimedia, the Internet, and World Wide Web. Suggests future skill needs: information seeking, analysis and synthesis, creativity, and innovation. (SK)

Reviews the origins of grandparent education with a free course offered at senior centers and churches in Phoenix, Arizona. Describes elements of a national grandparent curriculum, which includes two courses: "Becoming a Better Grandparent" and "Achieving Grandparent Potential." Notes the curriculum's adoption in nations…

Describes the foundation, growth and philosophy of Teachers' Teams, an international movement of Catholic educators who view teaching in public schools as a vocation, mission and ministry. Discusses activities such as monthly meetings and conferences and defines the three steps in their approach: seeing, judging, and acting. (BCY)

Technology teacher education is affected by confusion over direction, program elimination, and anticipated high retirement rates. Innovative recruitment methods are needed: seeking nontraditional students, revising credit requirements, allowing credit for work experience, offering night courses, and recruiting full-time employees. (SK)

The growth of year-round education will provide opportunities for 12-month learning opportunities through voluntary magnet-style programs in many communities. (MLF)

Reports on an elementary school in Tokyo, Japan; an apprenticeship program in Germany; and a magnet school in Evanston, Illinois. Suggests some lessons U.S educators might learn from these nations in the areas of national curriculum, length of school year, tracking, and school-to-work transition. (MLF)

At a low-income elementary school in Miami Beach, children learn for themselves, not to impress others. Guided by a privately developed instructional package, the school has embraced such tradition-smashing reforms as teacher-coaches, cooperative learning, whole-language and whole-math curricula, computer-assisted instruction, small classes, and…

Reports ongoing research analyzing types of educational innovation created by schools in Seville, Spain, to address diversity issues. So far, schools are not fully integrated, and teaching practices have not changed very much. The schools most experienced with integration are more innovative. Classroom organization and management have become more…