A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

Contemporary Research in the United States, Germany, and Japan on Five Education Issues:

United States

Table of Contents

• The Educational Structure of the United States School System
  Introduction
  Enrollment
  Participation Levels
  Curricular Structure
  Grade Promotion
  Alternative Paths for Completion of Secondary Education
  Funding Sources
  Governance
  Administration
  Recent Influences
  Summary
  References

• Components of National Education Standards in the United States
  Standards
  Standards
  State Level Initiatives
  Examinations
  The Curriculum
  Preparation for Post-Secondary Education
  Summary
  References

• The Perception of Ability Differences in U.S. Education
  Introduction
  Grouping Procedures
  Consequences of Ability Grouping
  Retention
  Special Education
  Programs for Gifted Students
  After-School Classes and Tutoring
  Summary
  References

• Secondary Education in the Life of American Adolescents
  Adolescent's Use of Time
  Adolescent's Attitudes and Values
  Parental Involvement
  Peer Support for Academics
  Risk Behavior During Adolescence
  Summary
  References

• Teacher Preparation and Teachers' Lives in the United States
  Teacher Education Programs
  Standards for Teacher Education Programs and Teacher Certification
  The Knowledge Base for Teaching
  Field Experiences and Student Teaching
  Professional Development for Teachers
  Teachers and their Work
  The Future of Teacher Preparation
  References

• Bibliography

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