The author describes how she became involved with learning disabled children, discusses her perception of the field today, states the major guidelines in her work with children and teachers, and reveals her wishes for the future. (Author)

On a general level, the objective of diagnostic classifications models (DCMs) lies in a classification of individuals regarding multiple latent skills. In this article, the authors show that this objective can be achieved by multidimensional adaptive testing (MAT) as well. The authors discuss whether or not the restricted applicability of DCMs can…

The United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition (SCN) is a forum where United Nations (UN) agencies, bilateral partners, and nongovernmental agencies meet to harmonize and coordinate nutrition policy and programs. This report reviews the positions taken regarding nutrition education throughout SCN publications, annual sessions, and…

This annual report provides a summary of program planning and review activities conducted by the Commission during the 2006-2007 academic year. During this reporting period, Commission staff: (1) Conducted an extensive review of a University of California (UC) law school proposal; (2) Reviewed seven California State University (CSU) proposals for…

A short fable about a lioness named Elsa who adapts man's laws to the jungle. (HMV)

Research and theory in the area of moral development is critically reviewed. Questions are posed about the theoretical basis of Kohlberg's six stages and the nature of the evidence to date and the limitations of knowledge in the area are examined. (Author/RC)

The general characteristics of algorithms are outlined and related to instructional applications. Major issues and research questions are discussed. (Author/STS)

A literature review of conditions that might be expected to increase stuttering reveals that most investigators have not been able to raise stuttering frequency above control or base levels. Although some variables may increase stuttering, the research is too meager to speculate about underlying factors. (Author/CL)

Study of the physical and chemical properties of food and of the food consumption behavior of individuals is discussed in terms of three domains of the research process: methodological, substantive, and conceptual. Advances in the field are discussed in relationship to these domains. (Author/SK)

This article reports on methodological approaches to evaluate the relevance and quality of educational research publications. In the first section it focuses on the ISI Social Science Citation Index and shows that this standard instrument for bibliometric measurement is insufficient for the representation of European educational research. In the…

History, overview, and bibliography of reference books published in Taiwan. (LS)

The current state (in 1970) of cable television systems is discussed under headings of head end, distribution, home terminals, system performance and standards with close attention paid to the technology involved. In summing up new system planning, the review considers channel expansion, channel reuse, two way cable, local distribution services…

The state of scholarship in physical education and sport is addressed by seven experts, and the search for scholarship is reviewed. (DS)