Maintains that the need for reconceptualizing the relationship between Christianity and Judaism grows out of an American Jewish experience that differs greatly from those of previous generations. Discusses this experience and locates its greatest dichotomy in the traditional Jewish emphasis on identity rooted in history. (MJP)

Compares the whole-child approach to early childhood education and Howard Gardner's concept of multiple intelligences. Provides activities and ideas to address each of the seven intelligences, and lists specific suggestions for parent/child experiences, field trip experiences, and constructivist experiences. Stresses individual child potential.…

Interviews examined whether white students' shifts in thinking about themselves as racial beings and about systems of oppression during a multicultural education course were evident in later teaching practice. Though students initially resisted learning about their own racism, they eventually became more willing to take some responsibility for…

Describes an assignment where students chart the development of a film or literary character's racial identity according to theoretical models of identity development. Students found the exercise thought-provoking, intriguing, and informative. Includes outlines of the racial identity model and an examination of the issues raised during discussion.…

Asserts that using children's literature to present life stories can reinforce young children's understanding of life span and help them better understand how goals formed in childhood may help determine an individual's future. Briefly reviews and recommends 15 children's books focused on life stories and decision making. (MJP)

Ninety-one teacher candidates from six faculties of education in Ontario participated in focus group sessions. Teacher candidates expressed concerns about their ability to identify, assess, and program for children with learning disabilities. Recommendations are made that highlight the need for greater emphasis on special education throughout the…

America's social and educational system is designed to keep Black masculinity in its imprisoned place in American life. Black juvenile delinquents are trying to overcome this repression. This is illustrated by data collected from one middle school and two high schools. (BJV)

A University of Toronto (Canada) fourth-year pharmacy course on drug abuse and dependence focuses on pharmacists' role in detection and prevention and on student knowledge of assessment and treatment. The course is case or problem based and uses a combination of self, peer, and instructor evaluation on aspects of student performance. (MSE)

Analyzes African-Americans narratives of interracial conflict. Concludes that issues of power and authority are imbedded in interracial interpersonal relationships. Explores themes of justice and care in the psychological development of African Americans and in the transmission of race-related morals and values in African-American culture. (DK)

To improve urban schools, we must create a culture of success for African-American students. A multicultural education that infuses African and African-American history and culture throughout the curriculum is appropriate at this time because problems have reached such critical proportions. (SLD)

Among factors affecting African-American males' academic achievement, student/faculty relationships are vital. Using theory-based teaching strategies, faculty can support student success by designing in-class experiences to incorporate racial-identity development activities. The classroom should be a safe space for expression of personal…

Highlights the impact of recent state and employment changes upon the young British working class in vocational training. Argues that the displacement of work by vocational training is creating new and contradictory formations of masculine identities. Focuses on a group of low-achieving, white, working-class males' responses to this new context.…

Discusses research on identifying underrepresentation of minority students in gifted education programs; intelligences and talents that are not identified by IQ tests; expanded strategies for finding talent; 10 guidelines for finding and serving gifted African-American students; and the social, cultural, and psychological needs of gifted…

Describes the various direct and indirect effects of HIV and AIDS on children's development and the implications for early intervention assessment. HIV and AIDS effects include disorganization during the neonatal period, failure to thrive, motor difficulties, cognitive dysfunction, expressive language behavior, attention problems, and…

This article describes critical events that have shaped gifted education, including: psychometrically-based pedagogy, the space race, the civil rights movement, passage of special education legislation, changing concepts of intelligence, brain based research, curriculum differentiation, the inclusion model of instruction, and funding of gifted…