Examines the history of education in Australia from the viewpoint of language and culture. The major emphasis is on what happened in relation to the Aboriginal languages in this country, considering policy, bilingualism among Aboriginal people, legal aspects related to language problems in Australia, and other issues. (JN)

To improve the chances of success of current master teacher plans, this article examines the strengths and weaknesses of earlier attempts. It focuses on the Temple City, California, master teacher plan, cites reasons for its demise, and suggests alternatives. Charts are included. (DCS)

The author responds to H. J. Freiberg's article on past master teacher programs in the December 1984-January 1985 "Educational Leadership" (EA 518 299), citing numerous disagreements, yet concluding that his observations are more true than false, and agreeing that current merit pay and master teacher plans won't bring needed…

Lists 18 statements that form a synthesis of social science concepts. This synthesis was prepared in the late 1950s but was never implemented. The California History Social Science Framework is a new attempt to encourage the integration of social science concepts. (CS)

Presents a few of the key beginning developments of behavior therapy with delinquents in the 1960s, with an evaluation of major current practices and trends. (Author/RK)

This book represents the most thorough exposition on the present understanding of the impetuses, debates, legalities, and effectiveness of school uniform policies that have rapidly entered the discourse of school reform in the United States. In it, David Brunsma provides an antidote to the ungrounded, anecdotal components that define the…

Contains representative selections from issues of "Elementary English," a precursor to "Language Arts," from its fourth decade of publication. Includes articles, editorials, and ads reflecting contemporary concerns of English education still relevant today, such as censorship, criticism of reading instruction, and the evolution…

A state-of-the-art report on music education in elementary schools. (CM)

Standards for teacher education and methods of teaching have changed radically since the days of the one-room schoolhouse of one-hundred years ago.

Race has been the major determining factor in the development of education for Blacks in the United States. Blacks have always opposed White educational oppression and taken every opportunity to educate themselves. Suggests ways that Blacks can continue to combat racism in education. (FMW)

This article focuses on current theories and practices in educating students with behavioral disorders, including the intrapsychic, psychoeducational, and structured/behavioral models. The history of the field is reviewed and a practical way of viewing behavior from a theoretical perspective is offered, with examples connecting theory and…

Examines the preeminence of research in higher education. Reviews the modern university's history. Suggests that as most academics desire recognition, funding bodies are besieged by people seeking money for research. Argues that university staff members should be expected to contribute to, and should be evaluated for, teaching, research,…

Considers evidence relating to the effectiveness of Scottish schools during the Second World War. Addresses four areas: (1) teacher loss and class size, (2) deterioration of primary education, (3) early leaving and absenteeism, and (4) rising aspirations and declining standards in secondary education. Concludes that the war had both positive and…

Explores the teaching of the social foundations of education at Minnesota's private four-year colleges. Reports that, according to a faculty survey, most of the schools teach social foundations in an introductory, sophomore year course. Concludes that most of the courses focus on current educational issues and downplay educational history,…

Discusses the teaching of evolution in New Zealand during the first half of the twentieth century. Reports that evolution instruction began formally in the 1920s but was withdrawn 30 years later amid protests. Observes that the teaching of evolution predated the 1920s in muted form. Describes the roles of broadcasting and religion in the dispute.…