March 30, 2007 | Volume 4, Issue 1
Education
Emotions in Education: Toward an Integrative Understanding of Affect and Cognition in Learning
A Research Note
This article reviews the history of research into cognitive processes of learning and how affect and emotion may factor into the process. It also discusses the current state of emotion research in learning and education research.
Funding Policy for Higher Education in Two Countries – A Comparison
This paper discusses the funding arrangements for higher education in the Philippines and Australia. It seeks to provide a contrasting picture of price regimes in these two countries. It will evaluate the two systems through the conceptual framework of the dominant theory on human capital.
Improving Teacher and School Staff Performance in Mexico
Negotiating Student Learning Outcomes with the National Teachers Union
The promotion, training and admission system within the Mexican teachers union is having a negative impact on student learning outcomes. Three policies are proposed to help reform this system.
Recruiting and Retaining Teachers
What the City of New York Can Do for Adult Education
The issue of adult literacy and education has not been at the forefront of policy makers’ minds, but it is an issue that must be addressed. This paper discusses better ways of recruiting and retaining talented adult educators, funding adult education programs, and improving their quality.
Accessibility, Affordability, and Accountability in Higher Education
Higher education in the United States has come under scrutiny in recent years. The Dean of Libraries at CMU discusses the main issues at play in accountability in higher education.