Observes that George Henry, with his speculations about the centrality of language for English education, has provided an insight into more effective English education preservice programs. (HOD)

Presents a process definition of task analysis and discusses how various techniques of analysis--breaking the task into its constituent elements, determining the relationship between these elements, and restructuring for performance and instruction--relate to this perspective. Two decision tables, a master design chart, and 28 references are…

Examines the application of naturalistic inquiry to the field of instructional development and suggests that such inquiry needs to be informed by research traditions in sociology. Drawing on social movement theory, an example of analogical theorizing is presented illustrating how this theory can be applied to exploration of instructional…

Two versions of a page of exercises using set ideas are presented, one in plain language and one in technical language. Some questions and answers about the appropriateness of set terminology and symbols are then given. (MNS)

Several experimental studies are reviewed, the results of which suggest that students often fail to acquire an understanding of some of the concepts, relationships, principles, and processes that are fundamental to traditional high school course material. Questions of what it means to understand something and of how to assess understanding are…

Difficulties of defining the attributes of a good teacher are identified through a critique of current research efforts. (GW)

This is a reprint of "Song As a Measure of Man," a recent publication by the Fine Arts Program of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. "Song As a Measure of Man" was an outcome of an intensive two-day related arts workshop concerned with "Cantometrics," the first public presentation of Alan Lomax's work in seven…

Article discussed several factors favoring a change in the focus of education and the school's role in preparing students for jobs. (Author/RK)

A national concept of Asian Americans is not a given as is evidenced by its use at the Federal level and among Asian Americans themselves. An investigation in this paper of major factors which facilitate or impede its recognition and acceptance also reinforces this state of flux. (Author/AM)

Demonstrates how a simple graph can be effectively used in teaching the concept, measurement, and use of humidity. Science activities for upper elementary, secondary, and higher education students are suggested and definitions of terms are presented. (Author/DB)

The activities of the Specific Learning Disabilities Program and its model demonstration centers are reviewed, the term "specific learning disabilities" is operationally defined, and special education issues (such as the need for research on methodologies and curricula) are listed. (SBH)

In Lithuania in the last decade of the 20th century, L. Jovaisa used the controversial term "educology" for the first time in the history of Lithuanian discourse about the educational process. Jovaisa introduced the term "Educology" in the books "Introduction to Educology" (1993) and "ABC's of Educology"…

This doctoral dissertation compares the self-concept of people with visual impairments with that of normally sighted individuals in 14 studies from various geographical regions in the United States. Discussion of methodological issues examines first, definitions regarding the self (self-image, self-perception, self-evaluation, self-esteem,…

This document presents the definitions and special education eligibility requirements for the categories of educable mental retardation and trainable mental retardation for 13 states. Listings typically cite the appropriate state legislation or regulation, summarize the definition and/or eligibility criteria, and cite the source and its date. The…