Examines nursing's past experiences in the struggle to strike a proper balance between education and service in the preparation of the nursing student, and between teaching and practice in the functioning of the faculty member. (CT)

Argues that Richard Whately was a significant force in shaping the model for teaching writing that has been dominant in the last 90 years. (Author/RL)

Traces the three-stage development of the general education curriculum in colleges and universities since 1914. Examines history instruction's role within general education at each stage and presents various proposals for revitalizing general education and history. (CAM)

Reviews the convention activities of the Music Educators National Conference for the period 1907-1980. The text is accompanied by seven historical photographs. (SJL)

An account of the collaboration among Geoffrey Pyke, Susan and Nathan Isaacs, and Evelyn Lawrence in their association with the innovative Malting House School of Cambridge, England. (SS)

Traces the influence of Quintilian on modern day teaching of composition and suggests this influence may be an impediment to progress. (DD)

Discusses the academic reform movement, counter-culture humanists, the Dartmouth Conference, elective programs, and trends in the teaching of literature, film, and the popular arts. (DD)

Describes the history of behavioral objectives in the teaching of English and the controversy that has surrounded their use. (DD)

Describes efforts to reform and reorganize secondary English instruction in the early years of the twentieth century, efforts leading to the formation of the National Council of Teachers of English, and the publication of the "English Journal." (Originally published in a longer version in "School Review" in November 1969.) (DD)

Looks at popular music, particularly punk music, and its troubled place in the composition curriculum for college students. Gives an overview of recent eras and the role popular music has played in college courses. (TB)

Training for nurses working with children predates training for care of adults. Key issues in children's nursing have not changed in the last century. They include its undervalued status within the profession and the place of specialized education. (Contains 28 references and commentary by Tony Long.) (SK)

The history of kindergarten in Japan is described. The first kindergarten was opened by the Department of Education in 1876 to promote Western civilization. Christianity brought both kindergarten and teacher training schools between 1895 and 1906. There are also many Buddhist kindergartens. None of the kindergartens are free or compulsory, and a…

Highlights the histories of some of the oldest child care organizations in the U.S. Since 1806, child care centers have provided relief and education for children, aid to mothers, and assistance to working families. The 50 oldest child care organizations are listed. (SH)

The intellectual and political activity at Teachers College during the 1930's contributed to enlargement of twentieth-century American progressivism. (IAH)

Examines writings of past and present directors of Australia's Council of Adult Education and summarizes their influence on the provision of adult learning. Topics emphasized are (1) adult learning as a catalyst for social action and intelligent participation, (2) alternative delivery systems, and (3) political networking. (CH)