Analyzes the establishment, expansion, and contraction of geography departments at the college and university level beginning in the late 1800s and concluding with the present decade. Reports that in the 1980s the total number of geography departments in the United States decreased for the first time. (DB)

This article examines the 11-year Soviet experiment with boys' schools as a way to cast new light on scholarly research and public debates about single-sex education. Drawing on archival and published materials by educators who described school conditions, identified problems, suggested reforms, and evaluated remedies, the author argues that…

This book examines the historic developments of art education in the context of general educational trends and currents of social forces. The work is divided into 8 chapters. Chapter 1, "Art Education: Its Social Context", sets the philosophic basis for the book. Chapter 2, "Western Origins of Art Education", surveys…

United States educational history is full of uncertain reform attempts beginning with colonial New England's school reform goal of salvation in this world as a preparation for eternal life in the next. A more practical type of education characterized the Early National Period. Monitorial schools and communal schools, as in New Harmony, Indiana,…

Article described Jane Addams' Hull House and the broad arts programs which she brought to the near west side immigrant neighborhood of Chicago. (Editor/RK)

Examines the developmental education movement in the United States in the nineteenth century, looking at the nature of student inadequacies, the various models and methods used, and the causes and effects of the admission of underprepared students. (DMM)

Presents an analysis of the content of every issue of the "Junior College Journal" and its successor "Community and Junior College Journal" from 1930 to 1980. Finds the four major topics over the 50-year history of the journal to be the community/junior college movement, curriculum, governance, and access/student concerns. (AYC)

The history of the Western Arts Association, organized in 1893, is presented. The Association's original constitution is included. (RM)

The historical consensus seems to be that there is no one best method for teaching social studies. Rather the best is any variety of methods that a teacher finds comfortable. The literature of the history of social studies holds many useful ideas for today's teachers. (RM)

The most critical reason for an understanding of reading's history is that many of the classic writers saw and understood the reading process with great individual insight and understanding. Rather than being of only passing historical interest, these classic readings are relevant and important for today's reading teacher. This book offers…

This book presents a concise history of the land-grant universities and their relationships with extension and then examines possibilities for the future. The book suggests specific actions to maintain the value and viability of extension's service to the community. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "The Land-Grant University Interest in…

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) have commissioned this toolkit to help colleges effectively publicize a major milestone: in 2001, America's community colleges will celebrate 100 years of service and achievement. This year-long celebration presents community colleges…

An understanding of events, individuals, and philosophies that preceded present-day health education will help to contribute to the health education profession. Biographical research helps to present a realistic account of the accomplishments of individuals in the past. Guidelines are presented for selecting a research subject. (JN)

This description of two simple simulations as taught to undergraduate teacher trainers in a history of education course includes materials, procedures, follow-up exercises, and a brief defense of the use of simulations in higher education. (Author/CMV)

In studies of leadership in college and university administration, the role of women administrators, particularly deans of women, has been largely overlooked. By retracing the roles of women deans and their work, including research, a new appreciation for women in higher education in the first half of the twentieth century can be gained. (MSE)