by Chen Schechter - 2006
This article explores the doubting process as an emerging concept in school reform. After introducing the concept of doubt and its importance in educational reform, the article exemplifies a secondary school principal who doubted core pedagogical practices.
by Kevin Dougherty & Marianne Bakia - 2000
This article analyzes the content, origins, and impact of the community college’s now very widespread involvement in contracting with employers to train current or prospective employees in job and academic skills.
by Stephen Brookfield - 1984
Eduard Lindeman's book, "The Meaning of Adult Education," and its continued importance in higher education is discussed. Lindeman's thoughts on adult education and its social function and aesthetic relevance are explored. The use of discussion groups as a method of educational discourse is advocated.
by Charles Brown - 1971
There are a number of points of view from which one can look at the matter of continuing education and the question of the priorities we should set for it. Indeed, the needs for education are so numerous and various in today's world that it is difficult to know where to begin in either listing them or attaching priorities to them.