Discusses the need for infusing concepts of cultural pluralism into teacher education courses and presents the definition of multicultural education proposed by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) in 1973. (SJL)

A framework for integrating the many conceptions of criterion-referenced testing is provided, which illustrates that there is no single type of test that can be identified as the prototype criterion-referenced test. The use of one kind of criterion-referenced test may not be applicable to another. (Author/RL)

Starting with a few general comments on leadership, the article notes the historic origins of its inclusion as a type of giftedness in the definition of gifted and talented. The implications of the marriage of gifted and talented education with leadership education on the identification and development of potential leaders are considered. (SBH)

A mathematical argument is presented for a particular definition of the term "isokinetics." (MM)

Provides definitions for 24 new words or phrases in American English. Journal availability: see FL 512 361. (AM)

Discusses the meaning of the term "literature," surveying various definitions, and concentrating on the elements of "style" and "message". (AM)

Eclecticism by itself is meaningless. "Anything goes" must go. Here's a flexible approach in which the improviser can assimilate various music traditions and from them develop a style that is both comportable and personal. (Editor)

Openness is a condition in a relationship which depends on certain traits. Discusses the traits necessary to encourage the establishment of the condition of openness and to support this condition as it appears within the relationship. (Author/RK)

Introduces the technique of analyzing issues underlying distinctions (IUDs) by applying the method to adult education definitions. Discusses IUDs as metaphors. (SK)

In a field trial addressing revisions to autism criteria in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV), information on 977 cases (454 with autism, 240 with "autistic-like" conditions, and 283 with nonpervasive developmental disabilities disorders) was rated. DSM-IV criteria were compared with the International…

Analyzes 40 concepts in adult education in relation to time, space, policy, theory, and ideals, as well as tensions and competition among them. Seven categories of concepts are presented: core, international, institutional, work related, learning, curricular, and structural. (SK)

Examines concepts and types of organizational commitment and factors common to all commitments. Conceives of commitment as a single, fundamental construct that varies in focus, terms, and time-specific evaluation. (SK)

Discusses how to define a welfare spell (period on welfare) and how well surveys measure welfare spells. A look at survey and administrative data from two studies shows that a substantial amount of administrative churning occurs in administrative data. A single definition of a welfare spell does not appear applicable to all respondents. (SLD)