Connections: An Integrated Community of Learners.

• Authors : Brittenham, Rebecca¹ ; Cook, Richard²; Hall, Janet B.²

Subjects: *MATHEMATICS; *EDUCATION; *PUBLIC universities & collegesMIDWEST (U.S.)

• Source: Journal of Developmental Education. Fall2003, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p18. 6p.

• Abstract: Compares the outcomes of connected developmental mathematics and writing sections to those of nonconnected sections at a regional commuter campus of a Midwestern public university ...

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NEWMAN: A PROPOSAL FOR LIFELONG EDUCATION.

• Authors : Athíe, Rosario¹

Subjects: *CARDINALS (Clergy); *EDUCATION; *INTELLECTNEWMAN, John Henry, 1801-1890

• Source: Christian Higher Education. Sep2003, Vol. 2 Issue 3, p285-301. 17p.

• Abstract: John Henry Newman's ideal of education is based on the search for knowledge, sought for itself in a disinterested manner So-called ... Copyright of Christian Higher Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to ...

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Discursive Study of Religion: From States of the Mind to Communication and Action.

• Authors : Von Stuckrad, Kocku¹

Subjects: *RELIGIOUS studies; *COMMUNICATION; *THEOLOGY

• Source: Method & Theory in the Study of Religion. 2003, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p255-271. 17p.

• Abstract: This article addresses the predicament of the academic study of religions and directs the debate into more fruitful fields of research. After a brief account ... Copyright of Method & Theory in the Study of Religion is the property of Brill Academic Publishers and its content may not be copied or ...

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The Courage of Her Convictions.

• Authors : Pitsula, James

Subjects: *NINETEEN fifties; *EDUCATIONSO Little for the Mind (Book)NEATBY, Hilda

• Source: Beaver. Oct/Nov2003, Vol. 83 Issue 5, p26. 6p. 5 Black and White Photographs.

• Abstract: Focuses on the 1950s book "So Little for the Mind," by Hilda Neatby. Implications of her attack on progressive trends in

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Two Americas How Chinese College Students View the United States.

• Authors : Chen Shengluo

Subjects: *COLLEGE student attitudes; *CHINESE students; *ANTI-Americanism

• Source: Chinese Education & Society. Nov/Dec2003, Vol. 36 Issue 6, p7-31. 25p.

• Abstract: Presents Chinese college students' attitude toward the United States. Hegemonism is one of the deepest impressions the U.S. has left in the

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A Systematic Approach to Improve Students' Historical Thinking.

• Authors : Drake, Frederick D.; Brown, Sarah Drake

Subjects: *HISTORY education; *HISTORY students; *HISTORY teachers

• Source: History Teacher. Aug2003, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p465-489. 25p.

• Abstract: Discusses a strategy designed to improve students' knowledge of historical content and competence in historical thinking, for beginning and experienced history teachers and history teaching ...

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A CASE FOR CENTERED PLURALISM.

• Authors : Gutierrez, Robert

Subjects: *ETHNIC groups; *ASSIMILATION (Sociology); *OPPRESSIONUNITED StatesGIROUX, Henry A., 1943-

• Source: Curriculum & Teaching Dialogue. 2003, Vol. 5 Issue 1, p71-82. 12p.

• Abstract: Analyzes the argument against assimilation approaches to education of ethnic minorities presented by critical theorist, Henry Giroux. Examination of the consequences ...

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Developing More Curious Minds (Book).

Subjects: *EDUCATION; *NONFICTIONDEVELOPING More Curious Minds (Book)BARELL, John

• Source: Adolescence. Summer2003, Vol. 38 Issue 150, p383-384. 2p.

• Abstract: Reviews the book "Developing More Curious Minds," by John Barell.

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Feedback Profiles of Cooperating Teachers Supervising theSame Student Teacher.

• Authors : Kahan, David¹; Sinclair, Christina²; Saucier, Jr., Leo²

Subjects: *TEACHERS; *TEACHING; *EDUCATION

• Source: Physical Educator. Early Winter2003, Vol. 60 Issue 4, p180-193. 14p. 1 Chart.

• Abstract: The thinking-out-loud technique was used to record feedback of 6 cooperating teachers (CT) while they observed their student teachers (ST) teach lessons over the course of ... Copyright of Physical Educator is the property of Sagamore Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted ...

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On Aristotle and Public Education.

• Authors : Götz, Ignacio L.¹

Subjects: *EDUCATION; *EDUCATION policy; *MODERN philosophyARISTOTLE, 384-322 B.C.

• Source: Studies in Philosophy & Education. Jan2003, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p69-82. 14p.

• Abstract: Discusses ancient philosopher Aristotle's views on public education. Views on the role and policies of the state towards ...

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