This article aims to connect and ground the innovative pedagogies described in this issue by looking at the meaning of 'pedagogy' in a holistic way. Drawing on a strong European tradition which originated in the German Enlightenment, it outlines deep principles such as independent thinking, criticality, freedom and social engagement. In…

Innovation has powered America's economy, creating good jobs and a high standard of living. Yet, the U.S. share of innovation-based industries is in decline, jeopardizing our status as the world's innovation leader. And one reason is that the United States has been unable to produce enough of its own workers with sufficient skills in science,…

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…

The purpose of this hearing was to present testimony on the concept of effective schools and to discuss the Effective Schools Development in Education Act of 1985, H.R. 747. This report includes statements from: (1) Dr. Robert N. Fortenberry, superintendent of the Jackson (Mississippi) Municipal Separate School District; (2) Dr. Eric Cooper,…

The constitutent parts of W. Germany, the Lander," have educational autonomy which reflect the fields of force in their areas and show substantial differences. It will be a difficult task to reduce these differences to the same common denominator. (Editor/RY)

This book examines the influences of governmental regulation on the behavior of higher education institutions in several nations with respect to designing and implementing innovations in curricula. Part I contains theoretical and empirical analyses in four chapters while Part II presents case studies of three nations, the Netherlands, West Germany…

Considered the report "For a Community Education Policy" by Professor Henri Janne, director of the Institute of European Studies in Brussels. (Author/RK)

The pro/con forum presents opposing viewpoints on the controversial MACOS curriculum (Educational Development Corporation) by Peter Dow, Director of EDC and Congressman John B. Conlan, Arizona. (JR)

Federal government provides funds for programs which represent innovative attempts to solve educational problems. (Author/MM)

This publication is one in a series of case studies dealing with educational innovation in various western European countries and the United States. This particular report discusses educational innovation in the United States. Because of the great number and diversity of recent innovations in American schools, the authors concentrate mainly on…

This publication is one in a series of case studies dealing with educational innovation in various western European countries and the United States. This particular report discusses educational innovation in the Federal Republic of Germany. Rather than simply describing different educational reforms, the author uses selected examples of…

Beginning with the decade of the 50's, continuing through the 60's and midway into the 70's, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Office of Education, and, most recently, the National Institute of Education have become involved in curriculum development on a national basis. The climate of the 1950's and early 60's witnessed the upgrading and…

Changes in the preschool education system are provided for by a new federal law in Portugal, Law 5/97, Law for Preschool Education. This law calls for a new role for the State that involves fewer direct services, less bureaucracy, more efficient supervision, and a greater regulating and compensating role. The law requires parents to participate in…

Selected panel discussions and papers presented during the 14th annual forum of the Association of Institutional Research present analytical approaches--if not solutions--to imperatives identified in 1973. The articles build upon the six major policy reports on higher education released during the academic year: Carnegie Commission, Committee for…

The field of educational planning and research in at least one socialist country, Hungary, does not conform to the popular stereotype of rigidity and conformity, nor is Hungarian education unaffected by changes elsewhere in the economy. (BRR)