This essay is a history that relates the Japanese tradition of accepting and adapting aspects of foreign culture, especially as it applies to the learning of foreign languages. In particular, the essay describes the history of English education in Japan by investigating its developments after the Meiji era. The author addresses the issues from the…

This article presents an interview with Albert Nawahi Like, Hawai'i Department of Education teacher from 1927 to 1965. Albert Nawahi Like was born 1900 in Honolulu's Chinatown. When Like was eight years old, his family moved to Kalihi. After the death in 1912 of his father, Edward Like, who was editor of the Hawaiian-language newspaper "Ke Aloha…

In fall 2002, the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM) Board of Regents approved a new structure for teacher education programs in the College of Education (COE). The new Institute for Teacher Education (ITE) provides coordinated oversight for four programs: the Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Education (BEd) in…

The College of Education at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa has two doctoral degrees: the PhD in educational psychology and the PhD in education. Both degrees have been in existence for over 30 years. The PhD in education, however, began its life as the EdD and was renamed the PhD in 1999. As two of the articles in this issue make clear…

This article was composed collaboratively using Nicenet, a computer electronic bulletin board. The three co-authors collaboratively edited the file and exchanged drafts via e-mail while simultaneously gathering reflections from colleagues online. Their collaboration on authoring this article in some sense closes the circle of similar activities…

After stating some facts and assumptions supporting the need for a program of civic development for elementary students, an outline of the history and development of legal education programs in Hawaii for students from kindergarten through the twelfth grade was discussed. (Author/RK)

This article has been a survey of the development of in-service education in Hawaii, from the standpoints of four major institutions that have been involved: the Department of Education, the Normal School, the University of Hawaii Summer Session and the University of Hawaii Extension Department. (Author)

Discussed the provision of special education and services for handicapped children by the State of Hawaii. (RK)

The author summarizes the goals and programs of the Joint Council on Economic Education (JCEE)--the organization which has led the way in systematizing economic education for the last 30 years. (Editor)

This article describes past and present economic education programs in Hawaii, and recent findings relating to the effectiveness of these programs and to the current level of economic literacy in Hawaii. (Editor)

Provides an excellent assessment of the "state of the art" of multicultural education. Views it as evolving and maturing in three identifiable stages and argues for Stage 111 that requires conceiving it as "process" rather than "product". (Editor/RK)

Describes the history of the development of the Curriculum Research and Development Group and makes some general conclusions on the Group's progress. (RK)

Article outlined the history and development of Japanese language schools in Hawaii as well as the great number of difficulties the Japanese immigrant experienced in attempting to educate his children. (RK)

Author explored the definition of Hawaiian Japanese, by considering the overall pattern of communication of the Hawaiian Japanese community which in fact emerges with fascinating complexity. Speech patterns of Hawaiian Japanese were examined and the use of terms of self-reference during conditions closely approximating normal family interaction.…

Hawaii's past educational history was discussed as well as the development of the community college. (RK)