The inquiry approach to learning and teaching is explored rather thoroughly in this article. Although it relates the concept to social studies, readers will find that its meaningfulness extends further since most of the new curricula in science and mathematics recommend the inquiry approach. (Editor)

Simulation, gaming, and role playing are becoming popular in secondary schools throughout the country. The authors, a special interest group at the University of Kentucky, attempt to clarify the differences among these activities to help administrators and teachers understand what is involved in each. (Editor/CB)

Examines the concept of interdisciplinary team teaching and poses some questions which should help answer the question in the title. (Editor/RK)

Outlines the first part of a two-phase process for developing a student teacher evaluation model. A listing of the nine "core tasks" comprising the evaluation instrument is provided. (MD)

The intent of the authors here is to assist professors of school administration by presenting a planning framework in which the type and level of learning desired can be matched with the most appropriate and effective processes for attaining that learning. (Editor)

Discusses a study focusing on teachers' preferences for global models of teaching. The differences in the preference patterns of elementary and secondary teachers were found to be small (although statistically significant), suggesting that training for the two groups in basic instructional skills improvement may be unduly differentiated. (WD)

Describes development of a Multiple Intelligences Theory Application (MITA) model used in high school classrooms to address major content, collaboration, and criteria concerns. The model invites parents to collaborate, from curriculum planning stages to the end stages of learning. The model also provides for student participation and alternative…