Discusses the "two cultures debate," initiated in 1959, which emphasized the moral obligation of rich countries to help poor ones, and the need to reform education in order to provide people with a common culture that included scientific literacy. Article examines reactions to the theory in 1959, directions the debate took, and status of the…

The author suggests that one of the features of great literature is its grasp of the truth and that the criteria of truth in literature and the arts are no different from those in the sciences, philosophy, or any other branch of human inquiry. (Author/AV)

Discusses problems of rising unemployment among youth and suggests that shcools develop curriculum to educate young people about job-seeking skills, mechanics of collecting benefits, impact of unemployment on family life, alternative community activities, and other ways of bolstering self-image. (AV)

Explores the use of the concept of inhibition in moral philosophy. Argues that there are strong practical reasons for basing moral teaching on simple moral rules and for inculcating inhibitions about breaking these rules. (Author)

Discusses scientific and technical education in Britain from 1870-1900 and assesses the relationship between Britain's lack of interest in technical education and the ensuing industrial decline. (Author/DB)

Examines changes in the educational system of Japan from 1868-1912 as a result of changes in attitudes toward science, technology, and professional and vocational training. Widespread fervor for utilitarian education during this period played a large part in Japan's commercial and industrial modernization. (Author/DB)

Presents a history of school administration in England and Wales during the 20th century. Comments are based upon the government-sponsored Taylor Report. Recommendations by the Taylor Committee include closer parent/school relationship, better teacher training, and clearer definition of educational objectives. (Author/DB)

Questions the validity of educational testing. Although intelligence tests are somewhat related to academic achievement, they do not serve as a good measure of intelligence and should not be overemphasized in pupil evaluation. (Author/DB)

Suggests that children will be motivated to learn if they are taught by educational games. Games emphasize the importance of the learning process, minimize the humiliation of failure, and capture children's interests. (Author/DB)

Traces the ideas of Rousseau and Spencer concerning proper use of consequences in moral education. Concludes that behavior modification techniques retard the development of principled individuals because they neglect development of moral understanding. (Author/DB)

Examines whether elementary school children have the interest or ability to understand philosophy. Suggests that philosophical thinking among children should be encouraged and that it should take place in the terms and concepts of ordinary language with which children are comfortable. (Author/DB)

Defines and describes the counseling and information function related to systematic learning by adults in formal and nonformal part-time or short-term educational programs in developing and developed countries. (Author/R K)

Discusses the part that student advisory services play in helping students to use the university regarding its educational opportunities, levels of Open University study including its structure and system, and the opportunities for self-assessment. Also considers the development of counseling policy and its part in assisting the adult student in…

Gives an overview of the university (especially its admission system) in both the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States and analyzes how their legislative constitutions are applied to key problems of access to higher education. Discusses some starting points for promising investigations into comparative (constitutional) law. (Editor/RK)

Concentrates on the attitudes, values and motives which would be needed by learners to make learning throughout life and in settings other than schools more effective and efficient. This is done by discussing the characteristics of "the lifelong learner". (Author)