Described is an innovative teaching method for developing student psychological literature search skills. The method involves empirical analysis of cliches and writing abstracts of psychological studies used in support or rejection of cliche hypotheses. (Author/DB)

The teachers of the future will be members of a team, with preparation beginning at the teacher aide level, then to part-time employment with teaching teams, then preservice education and inservice continuing education. (MB)

A special program at Temple University sponsored by the Association of Retired Professionals (ARP) offers courses for retirees both to attend and to teach. Its success and stimulation are emphasized. (LBH)

Originally designed to meet the needs of students at international schools forced to pursue their education across national frontiers, the International Baccalaureate provides an integrated course of study and set of examinations that follow the classical liberal approach to education, emphasizing a balance of scientific studies and the…

An innovation-focused Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) study of 13 nations participating in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) found universal unhappiness with the state of mathematics and science education. There was no link among successful test scores, improvement goals, or satisfaction of…

Cites Edward Lee Thorndike's influence on the sizable chasm between educational research and practice. Notes recent progress in improving research use (action research, teacher researchers) but suggests there is still far to go. (SK)

New forms of education have replaced the public-private school dichotomy of the past. The effectiveness of these new structures, such as charter schools and voucher systems, remains unproved, but the national interest in them is undeniable, and their most important contribution may lie in the interest they create in innovation that promises real…

Network-based learning, unlike word processing or programming, does not require numerous computers and unlimited connection time. It can motivate students to become involved in a wide range of learning activities. Implementation barriers include infrastructure and access, the telecommunications-curriculum gap, and insufficient support and…

A rural Minnesota district school board unanimously approved a charter school. Several considerations led to the approval for Minnesota New Country School: greater emphasis on technology and more community involvement. In addition, the board saw the plan as a potential model for nontraditional instruction and administrative strategies. (MLF)

In Britain, the growth of mass higher education, the need for diverse educational opportunities, and the drive for vocational qualifications and relevance are spurring the need for change and innovation in further and higher education. An adult-centered approach and permeable boundaries between providers can help meet the demand for open access…

Reviews and illustrates some of the current technological developments in computer-based testing, focusing on novel item formats and automated scoring methodologies. The review shows a number of innovations being researched and implemented. (SLD)

Describes an approach to fostering a predictable, well-organized, and safe school environment. Specifically addresses ways to achieve effective ecological arrangements and common area routines across the school environment. Provides a six-step process for implementing and maintaining these ecological arrangements and routines. Presents a case…

Expeditionary Learning, a curriculum inspired by the founders of Outward Bound, challenges teachers to get students to investigate real-life issues and, in the process, develop solid academic skills. The curriculum, adopted by 38 schools in 12 states, is credited with "significant increases" in students' standardized test scores. (MLF)

Describes the Interactive Mathematics Program (IMP), a four-year curriculum that teaches algebra, geometry, and trigonometry together in a problem-solving process emphasizing logical analysis, inference, and deduction. Because the program presents mathematics in real-world contexts, teachers need time for consultation and planning. (LMI)

Study of the conditions that led 32 California school districts to become Challenge Districts, a California Department of Education standards-based, accountability-driven school reform initiative to improve student learning. Finds, for example, that districts chose to become Challenge Districts because they were already working on elements of the…