In this report, the author responds to papers by Gambrill and by Howard and Allen-Meares that call for significant pedagogical reforms in social work education based on principles of evidence-based practice (EBP). His remarks focus on the promise of EBP as an agent of broad-based reform in social work education and on the implementation of EBP…

This article comments on keynote speeches given by Keith Ajegbo and Audrey Osler. The programme of study for citizenship derived from the Crick report and did not emphasise race equality and national unity for security. Osler argues that the Ajegbo review addressed teaching of ethnic, religious and cultural diversity but did not confront the…

This commentary contrasts "Piercing the Bubble" by proposing "pull" (rather than "push") strategies as a way for business schools to more meaningfully engage poverty and social exclusion. By reframing poverty issues in such a manner that they connect with core business student interests of career opportunities, current management practices, and…

In response to the challenge of meeting the needs of today's learners, teachers must know how to teach and facilitate new literacies and instructional technologies. This article introduces the concept of an electronic reading workshop (ERW), in which participants read eBooks, respond to literature in digital response journals, participate in…

An article this author wrote about avatar harassment and assault in Second Life (SL) inspired a considerable response after it was published. Perhaps the most notable reply was from Linden Lab, the company that created the virtual-reality world. In his initial essay ("The Chronicle of Higher Education," September 14, 2007; "The Education Digest,"…

Two high school teachers of Deaf students and two teacher educators present this article about the use of graphic novels as an important genre for teaching literacy and academic skills in the high school classroom. During a summer session for failing Deaf students at a state-sponsored school, two English teachers taught and documented their…

Responds to Mahoney and Lyddon's review of constructivism in previous article by focusing on developments emerged from work with Neo-Cognitive Psychotherapy that add new and necessary dimension to issues of agency and constructivism. Presents neo-cognitive view of thought and discusses the evolution of understanding. (NB)

Indicates that readers were in substantial agreement on their impressions of the subjects of news stories, as were other readers who viewed only the mugshots associated with those stories. Finds that these judgments correlated significantly with one another. (JD)

Discusses the characteristics of a proposal generated from within a company--its focus on content, narrow arguments, and audience consideration. Describes four possible responses to internal proposals, constructing them on a grid, and offers strategies to meet the most difficult response. (HTH)

Argues that some of the works of major British writers may be read as propounding simple but important views on metaphysics of the self. Contends that the work of the British Empiricists cut the ground out from under the metaphysics of Descartes, and the world subsequently came to be regarded as a flux of impressions. Reflects on the relationship…

Commends Worthington's article "Religious Faith across the Life Span" (1989) for highlighting significant ways in which religious development and religious issues across the life cycle affect counseling process. Comments on several aspects of Worthington's article that author feels warrant further attention and investigation. (PVV)

Argues that adopting a metacritical stance and examining the dialogue between text and audience will result in a better understanding of how Canada's cultural and intellectual contexts shape the interpretive act, and how this dialogue constructs the public meaning of literary works. (RAE)

Questions the integrity of Meursault in Albert Camus's "The Stranger." Discusses Meursault's dissociation from his feelings, relationship with his mother, reactions or lack of response to events in his life, trial, and encounter with the priest in prison. Explores the concepts of myth and archetype in terms of the novel and its ideology.…

Responds to Duncan and Solovey's article describing the role of insight in strategic therapy. Considers the importance of self-understanding and insight into how past relationships affect the present to family therapy. Views strategic intervention as an important first step in change, asserting that it must be followed by greater…

Authors of "Strategic-Brief Therapy: An Insight-Oriented Approach?" reply to articles by Schwartz and by Slipp reviewing their original article, by clarifying their position and any misunderstandings that may arise from the reviews. The authors elaborate on their view of meaning construction and provide further explanation of case…