"By 'student choice' we mean a situation in which the behavior (of 'choosing') is not overly determined by the instructional system. That is, the student is presented with a situation in which individual variables...are major determinants of the response emitted..." This definition, found in the first of three sections of this paper, forms the…

An analysis of the learning process that focuses on the role of elaboration and students' prior knowledge is presented. Learning from instruction is distinguished from learning and instruction, and a series of learning functions are identified. (TJH)

The author discussed the writing-across-the-curriculum movement and how it has been interpreted. A model of writing across the curriculum is described, and the benefits of such a program to students are stated. (MT)

A variety of teacher, student, environmental, and support service variables affect the success of mainstreaming efforts for physically disabled students. (CL)

The authors assert that history can be approached from a creative perspective; the student need not merely report what has already been written. Instead, students may make an original contribution by becoming a practicing historian. Strategies and examples of ideas to motivate students toward this level of productivity are described. (Author/CL)

This descriptive report on violence is based on the involvement of white, university students in a black community. Their exposure to violence in institutionalized and overt form poses questions concerning the roles of universities and students in similar projects. (Author)

Evidence strongly indicates that students can reliably evaluate teachers and that many teachers actually welcome constructive student criticism. (Author/JN)

In reviewing the state of educational technology in Poland, the author focuses on problem-solving teaching, group work, and programed instruction according to the "block system. (LS)

Article points out that there is a stronger opinion these days that educators should be accountable for the progress of students. Accountability is discussed in terms of its strengths, dangers, and successes. (ML)

Argues that student evaluation of secondary school teachers may destroy" some potentially effective teachers. The task of professional evaluation is the propriety solely of those trained for it." (Author/AL)

Analyzes the development of the exploitation of youth (by the system") and explores the nature of the social forms to which this exploitation gives rise." (Author)

Analyzes, for educational administrators, the significance of students' answers to questions on what would improve the educational environment of their schools. (JF)