Is the United States getting it wrong when it comes to educating tomorrow's innovators in critical fields? It has been known for years that the only way to compete globally in information technology, engineering, nanotechnology, robotics and other fields is to give students the best educational opportunities possible. But do individuals have a…

Appraises the influence that the bourgeois women's movement had on the development of social service professions. Reports how Friedrich Froebel's kindergartens affected this movement. Notes that Froebel's importance to the bourgeois women's movement lies in his assigning value to a feminine role that already existed. (KO)

Analyzes the ongoing debates and changes in the German system of academic appointments on the basis of an examination of the origins and overall function of the academic career system. Suggests that the recruitment, promotion, and appointment of academic staff are important issues in countries like Germany, where they shape the institutional…

Comments on "Teachers' Work: Institutional Isomorphism and Cultural Variation in the U.S., Germany and Japan" (LeTendre, Baker, Akiba, Goesling, and Wiseman, 2001), applauding the blend of global culture and national culture perspectives, proposing a more systematic synthesis, discussing what it means to take both transnational parallels…

Addresses a model provided by Karl von Raumer that focuses on the biographies and attitudes of prominent personalities with model function. The main objective, mediated through history, consists in contributing to the creation of a professional ethics for future teachers. (CMK)

Purpose: Studying academic careers can be particularly useful for discussions about new forms of professional careers. This conceptual paper seeks to shed light on academic careers by discussing the (changing) multiple contexts governing academic careers. Design/methodology/approach: A neo-institutional framework for analysing academic careers is…

This publication provides information on occupations in industrial electrics/electronics in the Federal Republic of Germany. Section I contains the German vocational training regulations for these occupations, including an overview of training, examinations, and the new notion of qualification. A chart illustrates the structure for training in…

This paper addresses the German approach to vocational training. The article is derived from a lecture by Professor van Bernem to Garnett College staff and students on June 3, 1983. (SSH)

Questions of "quality" of pre- and out of school-provisions for children and their families have been raised increasingly in all modern societies since the early nineties. The appropriateness of pedagogical frameworks and approaches have not been the only issues in the debate. Other strands, for instance, have been focussing on adequate…

Examines the job-oriented interpretative patterns, plans of action, and professional knowledge of sociopedagogical actors working with children and adolescents out of school. Concludes that actors working with children and adolescents out of school usually rely more on their own biographical resources than on academic or professional knowledge.…

This paper, presented in three parts, examines the role of the early childhood professional in Europe. Part 1 of the paper examines how various European countries broadly conceptualize the early childhood professional role. Four broad categories are described: (1) early childhood pedagogue; (2) preschool specialist; (3) teacher; and (4) social…

Discusses approaches and open questions of a case-oriented, clinically operating sports pedagogy in the acquisition of ability and reflexive judgment. Evaluates the potential contribution of using case studies to train physical education and youth training instructors. (CAJ)

Argues that the ethics of teaching concerns the relationship between the teaching and the good life. Uses Bernard Williams' ethics/morality distinction. Connects the question of "why teach?" with the question "how should I live?" Asks why the practice of teaching is worth it in terms of self growth and monetary gains. (CAJ)

This article attempts to illustrate, with the use of an example, which qualitative demands can be met by school-based practical studies in a two-phase teacher education course at selected universities. School-based practical studies focus on strengthening the theory-practice relationship in teacher training to enhance the vocational practice of…

Illustrates the relevance of the feminist critique of science by focusing on the professionalization of teachers. Reviews different theoretical approaches to the issue of professionalization. Concludes that a gender-related approach leads to a reevaluation of the teaching profession. (CFR)