This paper presents an overview of the educational principles of Friedrich Froebel and indicates how the Froebelian approach was introduced into Israel. The modern aspects of Froebel's ideas are emphasized as well as scientistic distortions in their implementation. Recommendations to practitioners for improving early childhood education are…

Analysis of the historical origins and development of Israel's universities helps understand the phenomenon of transfer and adaptation of Western concepts of higher education in developing countries. Despite major historical changes and the establishment of the Israeli state, the prestate ethos still dominates. (Author/MSE)

In 1948, the Palestinians were targeted and manipulated to strengthen and sustain the dominant Israeli power and reproduce white Israeli values. The education system promulgated this strategy. Only 5 percent of Palestinians in Israel attend college, since they are ineligible for state financial help. (MLH)

The origins and early history of a system of regional colleges in Israel are analyzed in the context of an emerging postsecondary system, based on the work of John Meyer and others who look at the institutional side of organization. It is argued that the terms used to define legitimacy, as well as who defines it, are crucial issues in the…

The articles in this feature support the view that history and philosophy are useful to science instruction. Topics include the history of science teaching, the role of science textbooks, the relationship between science and the humanities, and a bibliography on history, philosophy, and science teaching. (IAH)

Changes in Israel's education system are designed to increase the Israeli's ability to fit into the contemporary civilization. Israeli education also seeks to transmit Jewish heritage and foster a sense of communal solidarity. This paper presents a historical overview of Israeli education and the adaptations it has made in response to…