This manuscript examines the status of L2 teacher education research over the past 15 years from three perspectives. First, it examines the status of L2 teacher education research vis-à-vis general teacher education. Second, a common stereotype which considers teacher education as a Western phenomenon is challenged. Third, it investigates the…

Compares the labor market position of the intelligentisia in 20th century United States with the situation in the Weimar Republic in Germany during the 1920s and 1930s. Solutions to the unemployment dilemma are suggested, including requiring corporations with large government contracts to hire additional staff, improving student-teacher ratios and…

Traces development of teacher education programs in Iowa in the late 19th century and relates Iowa's history during this period to national educational developments. (DB)

Describes the events leading up to the current policy of tuition for colleges and universities. For journal availability, see SO 505 800. (JR)

This article explores the development of higher education for women in the United States in terms of coeducation, evolution of women's colleges, cooperating institutions, and the role of women as faculty members. For journal availability, see SO 505 800. (Author)

Analyzes the role of collective bargaining in regulating relationships between teachers and school boards. The conclusion is that the basis of control for the education profession should be open communication among all involved parties. For journal availability, see SO 505 716. (Author/DB)

Reviews 18 recent books in six topics. Topics include history of education, philosophy of education, comparative and international education, education and the social sciences, educational policy studies, and educational issues. (TRS)

Compares and contrasts views of what constitutes good teaching in four recent books: "My Harvard, My Yale: Memoirs of College Life by Some Notable Americans" (Dubois, 1982); "Twenty Teachers" (Macrorie, 1984); "Artistry in Teaching" (Rubin, 1985); and "The Essence of Good Teaching: Helping Students Learn and Remember What They Learn" (Eriksen,…

Critically reviews the revised second edition of Robert R. Sherman's 1984 book, "Understanding History of Education". Concludes that educators must reconsider how to "do" the history of education in addition to re-examining what should be taught in foundations of education courses. (JDH)

Discussed are educational trends found in books reviewed in this journal issue which deal with the history of education, the philosophy of education, comparative and international education, education and the social sciences, educational policy studies, and educational issues. (RM)

To make the kind of contribution to education that many would like, philosophers of education may have to turn away from philosophy, whereas to make a contribution to philosophy, their skills in this latter area may have to be magnified and, perhaps, their educational interests will have to be abandoned. (RM)

Explores theories of educational psychologists Hall and Thorndike in relation to the education of women and examines the relationship of these theories to educational policy and the social context of the Progressive Era. The restrictive ideas of these psychologists were a response to anxieties about the increasing number of women entering the work…

Based on the premise that ambivalence and footdragging are hallmarks of educational attempts to end discriminatory practices, the article reviews civil rights and educational development highlights since 1964, focuses on federally supported educational programs, and suggests steps which would produce women's educational equity. (DB)

Profiles the refugee Bravanese community in the United Kingdom and offers recommendations for improving their education. Brava is a coastal city in Somali primarily inhabited by conservative Sufi Muslims. Describes Bravanese traditional schooling and argues for the replication of this among the refugees. (MJP)

Maintains that education is very important in the philosophy of Britain's New Right political movement. Analyzes the New Right's ideas and values that have influenced the Conservative Party's policies toward preservice teacher education. Argues that teacher education policies should not be seen in isolation. (CFR)