The relevance of the research problem of the modern school student's subjectivity is caused by the necessity to develop in a growing person the integrity of innovative features such as productive independence, being active and initiative in any case. The aim of this article is to describe pedagogical conditions of students' subjectivity formation…

The chapters in this book reflect the work of science and mathematics educators who have worked for many years at the international level. As members of the International Consortium for Research in Science and Mathematics Education, their work provides readers with issues, models, practices, and research results that have applicability and…

Maintains that more preservice and inservice teacher education is needed on educational strategies for implementing "differentiated instruction" in Russian schools. Discusses how the differentiated approach fits within all stages of mastering skills and acquiring knowledge. (CFR)

Describes a program for Russian high school students with teaching talent. Examines the program goals of (1) increasing the students' interest in becoming teachers; (2) fostering democracy in a formerly autocratic system; and (3) encouraging thought about teachers' problems. Suggests that successful teaching involves some acting talent,…

Maintains that there is controversy in Russia about the need for courses in philosophy and science in music teacher preservice education. Describes the contents of a course titled, "The Principles of the Methodological Culture." Provides three results of the course, particularly relationships between cross-disciplinary planning and…