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Peer reviewedPinar, William F.; Grumet, Madeleine R. – Theory into Practice, 1982
The prevailing view of educational theory is that its purpose is to be translated into practice. Theory is most practically applicable to situations which educators expect to confront at some future time. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Environment, Educational History, Educational Philosophy
Peer reviewedBloch, Marianne N.; And Others – Theory into Practice, 1989
This article provides a historical review of public school programs for four-year-olds during the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Topics include social, political, and educational influences on four-year-old enrollment; types of programs; and factors which led to the exclusion of four year olds from public schools. (IAH)
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Educational Environment, Educational History, Kindergarten
Peer reviewedTietze, Wolfgang; Ufermann, Karin – Theory into Practice, 1989
This article traces the development of preschool education in several European countries, the Soviet Union, and the United States. Social, economic, and political influences are discussed. Also discussed is the international diversity existing on certain issues: preschool age, grouping, teacher qualifications, parental payments, and links between…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Day Care, Educational Environment, Educational History
