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Peer reviewedVolk, Ken – Technology Teacher, 2003
Using an 1895 edition of Webster's dictionary, examines how the definition of technological terms has changed and the new terms that were created in the 19th century. Explores ways teachers can use the dictionary in teaching technology education. (SK)
Descriptors: Change, Definitions, Dictionaries, Educational History
Peer reviewedStockdill, Stacey Hueftle; Baizerman, Michael; Compton, Donald W. – New Directions for Evaluation, 2002
Presents a vocabulary of the evaluation capacity building (ECB) field and reviews the relatively small ECB literature and what it teaches for evaluation practice. Introduces the other chapters of this special issue on ECB. (SLD)
Descriptors: Definitions, Evaluation Methods, Literature Reviews, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedHemmeter, Thomas – Writing Center Journal, 1990
Examines the assumption that instruction in writing centers is what it is because it is different from classroom instruction. Proposes studying the discourse of writing centers as another route to writing center self-definition. (RS)
Descriptors: Definitions, Discourse Analysis, Higher Education, Writing Laboratories
Peer reviewedSensenbaugh, Roger – Journal of Reading, 1990
Examines the broadening scope of "literacy" as reflected in the ERIC database. Argues that the definition of literacy has expanded to include making meaning from a variety of sources and communicating it to a variety of audiences. (RS)
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Literacy
Peer reviewedTuman, Joseph S. – Journal of the American Forensic Association, 1987
Argues that few clear standards exist for value debate. Defines values as instrumental or terminal, and identifies four prima facie burdens necessary for affirming a value resolution: value identification; value criteria; value hierarchy; and topicality through relevance. Examines the role of presumption and burden of proof in value debate. (MM)
Descriptors: Debate, Debate Format, Definitions, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRoss, Hildy S.; Lollis, Susan P. – Child Development, 1989
Analysis indicated that young children consistently differed in the initiation of interaction and the conflict contributions they elicited from peers. Relationship effects were found in games and contingent interaction. (RH)
Descriptors: Behavior, Conflict, Definitions, Incidence
Peer reviewedMcCormick, Floyd G. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 1989
Discusses the differences between the terms "vocational agriculture" and "agricultural education" and points out that they are used interchangeably to describe instructional programs in agriculture at the secondary level. Argues that agricultural education is much broader and more inclusive than the specific program termed vocational agriculture.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Definitions, Secondary Education, Vocational Education
Peer reviewedKoeze, Jeffrey S. – School Law Bulletin, 1988
The literature on the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is filled with confusing technical terms and jargon. This primer defines some of those terms and provides some basic information about AIDS. (MLF)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Definitions
Peer reviewedChalofsky, Neal – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 1992
Reviews existing definitions and proposes a unifying definition of human resource development: the study and practice of increasing the learning capacity of individuals, groups, collectives, and organizations through development and application of learning-based interventions for the purpose of optimizing human and organizational growth and…
Descriptors: Definitions, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Professional Development
Peer reviewedSchalock, Robert L. – Mental Retardation, 1994
This article explains features of the 1992 American Association on Mental Retardation's definition and classification of mental retardation and then discusses six major implications of the system, such as the purpose of diagnosis, basis of classification, reliance on clinical judgment, provision of education and habilitation services, focus on…
Descriptors: Classification, Definitions, Mental Retardation, Standards
Peer reviewedJames, Carl – International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 1993
Ostensive and expository definitions of applied linguistics are assessed. It is suggested that the key to a meaningful definition lies in the dual articulation of applied linguistics: it is an interface between linguistics and practicality. Its role as an "expert system" is suggested. (45 references) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Definitions, Language Research, Linguistic Theory
Peer reviewedAtkinson, Maxine P.; Blackwelder, Stephen P. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1993
Analysis of popular magazine articles published from 1900 to 1989 revealed that the definition of fathering has alternated over the century between fathers as providers and fathers as nurturers. Interest in fatherhood throughout twentieth century was found to have fluctuated rather than increased. Found evidence for increased interest in…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Definitions, Fathers, Periodicals
Peer reviewedMaher, Michael Forrest; Hunt, Trina K. – Counseling and Values, 1993
Sees counseling and helping arts as hesitant to openly embrace concept of spirituality as part of their working knowledge base. Notes that part of dilemma centers on sometimes confusing religious view with more secular concept of the term and on variety of ways term is used by both. Investigates roots of problem. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Definitions, Religious Factors, Spirituality
Peer reviewedHalpern, Diane F.; Smothergill, Daniel W.; Allen, Mary; Baker, Suzanne; Baum, Cynthia; Best, Deborah; Ferrari, Joseph; Gersinger, Kurt F.; Gilden, Eugene R.; Hester, Maureen; Keith-Spiegel, Patricia; Kierniesky, Nicholas C.; McGovern, Thomas V.; McKeachie, Wilbert J.; Prokasy, William F.; Szuchman, Lenore T.; Vasta, Ross; Weaver, Kenneth A. – American Psychologist, 1998
Proposes a five-part definition of scholarship in psychology. Includes original research (creation of knowledge), integration of knowledge (synthesis and reorganization), application of knowledge, the scholarship of pedagogy; and the scholarship of teaching in psychology. Contains 10 references. (MMU)
Descriptors: Definitions, Instruction, Knowledge Level, Psychology
Peer reviewedSheffield, Dale S. – Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 1998
Attempts to provide the counseling profession with a concise definition of counselor impairment. Offers an overview of the various definitions of counselor impairment, and proposes a protocol for dealing with the impaired counselor. (Author)
Descriptors: Counselors, Definitions, Intervention, Models
