Argues that children do not learn to be moral by obeying others' rules. Advocates an ethical approach that results in a well-formed conscience and reasoned understanding about responsible action. (SK)

An industrial arts teacher explains necessity for teaching seven of his nine adopted children at home. Although his white children were well disciplined and encouraged by teachers, the East Indian, Cambodian, Hispanic, and African-American youngsters received little correction for out-of-line behavior and poor academic performance. Besides getting…

Discusses a report by the Task Force on the Political Science Major. Focuses on the tension between the purpose of liberal learning and the nature of political science as a discipline in the modern sense. Questions the possibility of rejecting the goal of civic education while still equipping students to cope. (DK)

Confusion over American Historical Association policy on the composition of conference sessions, as illustrated in a recent incident over a panel's membership, reflects common concern in scholarly circles over women scholars' participation and representation in discussion. At issue are quotas vs. affirmative action principles. (MSE)

Presents results of a name recognition questionnaire testing the historical awareness of psychology majors and faculty members. Reports that students showed a low level of name recognition prior to taking a course in the history of psychology. Concludes that explicit instruction is required to impart knowledge of the history of the discipline. (DK)

The 3 Rs approach to moral education translates Durkheim's elements of morality (discipline, group attachment, autonomy) into a framework for schools. School rules, reason, and role models should be implemented in an atmosphere of participatory democracy, respect, reflective thinking, cooperative learning, and parental support. (SK)

Examined parenting practices of recently divorced mothers toward their elementary aged sons. Found that socioeconomically disadvantaged mothers had less effective discipline, and their sons were at greater risk for antisocial behavior problems. With older boys, mothers with antisocial qualities placed their sons at risk for antisocial behavior…

Argues that the study of media economics should stand at the core of the field of communication. Describes central concerns to be addressed, such as economic influence and effect, economic structure and conduct, and analysis of performance. (SR)

In higher education, there is distinction between what is valued as scholarship and the pragmatic needs of the larger world. In the dominant view of scholarship, research and theory are superior to practice. An alternative view is that, in many fields, knowledge emerges from the complexity and rigors of practice. (Author/MSE)

Latina scholars have been instrumental in the development of ethnic studies and contributed to feminist studies, but it is only recently that Latina feminist scholarship is finding recognition for its own merit. Relations of this active group with white feminists are still not strong. (MSE)

Ramifications of cheating include underqualified graduates and the probable continuation of unethical behavior into dental practice. Dental educators are encouraged to stress pride in professionalism, to reinforce positive student behaviors, and to administer swift punishment to violators. (DB)

Ethnic studies' interdisciplinary nature and attention to race, ethnicity, gender, and class offer the scholarship and teaching necessary to a field of study appropriate to the liberal arts curriculum. The discipline sheds light on the nature of Western and American experience, and its development can help transform liberal studies. (MSE)

Examines the social organization of a daily group meeting in an American primary school classroom to determine the effects of contextualization cues, that the teacher occasionally omits, on achieving social order in the classroom. Contains 35 references. (GLR)

Discusses crises of legitimacy, theory, curricula, and power in the field of communication in the United States. (SR)

Language study is redefining itself and seeking new alliances in academe. This paper surveys recent shifts in the language learning model, reviews the resulting intellectual realignments, and examines the role that foreign languages can play in the internationalization of higher education at all levels. (Contains 20 references.) (LB)