Anthropological field methods can be adapted for use by preservice teachers to help them link macro-sociological perspectives about education with practical outcomes in the schools. First-year education students analyzed information based on observation of secondary school classrooms as part of a sociologically-oriented course. (Author/PP)

This article discusses an approach to professional education which emphasizes intellectual skills and attitude-of-mind over content. Described is the application of this approach to a doctoral core course in higher education curriculum taken by University of Arizona (Tucson) students preparing for administrative or teaching careers in higher…

A review of the content of seven college textbooks for introductory courses in education confirms that the subject matter covered in introductory texts varies a great deal. (RM)

Various approaches to teaching introductory courses in higher education are reviewed. Textbooks and readings are discussed as well as some case examples. A list of introductory courses offered at several institutions is included. (SF)

A description is given of a doctoral-level course designed to: review the function of research in creating, evaluating, and modifying educational knowledge; describe the dissertation contents; address practical issues related to the dissertation; help students choose research problems and develop research proposals; and serve as a student support…

An introducory course that is required of all students of higher education at Claremont Graduate School, entitled "Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Higher Education," is described. (SF)