Text of a speech given at the NCTE convention; a tongue-in-cheek Scriptural basis'' for the teaching of English. (SP)

Provides personal recollections of the hostility and obstacles faced in developing a women's studies course at Flinders University. (LL)

A variety of recent learning theories are discussed, and the possible integration of the models is examined. It is suggested that despite problems of terminology, development of separate schools of research, and commonality of concerns, each theory contains certain key concepts from which one can produce a meta-model. (MSE)

Briefly discusses diffusion theory as an orientation for understanding why an individual becomes a videotex user, and reports the results of an early videotex pilot test, Channel 2000, which indicated that it was perceived less favorably as users gained more experience in its use. (MBR)

An eight-item questionnaire (in French) was used with 100 Montreal male/female consumers to determine type of media they use, their fundamental attitudes toward nutrition information, and their reactions to nutrition information provided previously through the media. Results indicate receptivity to more information if it was in keeping with their…

Explores how individuals evaluate political issues by using various inputs of political information (conceptual differentiation) and how they organize ideas and information in terms of abstract or ideological constructs (conceptual integration). (Author/DB)

Describes the National Diffusion Network, a federally-sponsored program that identifies successful educational practices and then helps other schools locate and adopt them. (IRT)

The effects of group problem-solving methods and problem-situation complexity on attempts at implementing group solutions were investigated in a laboratory field setting. Structure in group decision-making processes led to increased rates of implementation attempts at all levels of problem-situation complexity. (Author/IRT)

This paper examines in detail how the Western type of education was introduced and developed among the Igbo at the primary or elementary stage during the colonial period in Africa. (Author)

Among the important factors in the success of organized change efforts involving local schools are direct personal contact of local entrepreneurs and internal advocacy groups, moral and technical support of the district administration, access to interpretive information about new ideas and teaching programs, and faculty acceptance of innovation.…

Four conceptual dimensions (organizational domain, integration, risk, and need) are explored to determine their likely independent and interactive influences on the adoptability of a computer application in local government. (Author/IRT)

Describes an "Aggressive Adoption" program designed to combat the problem of foster care "drift" by expanding the availability of adoption resources for children in the care of a small, public child welfare agency. (RH)

The article traces evolution of diffusion theory; illustrates undesirable consequences in a cross-cultural setting, reviews criticisms of several scholars; considers distributional effects and unanticipated consequences for potential ameliorative impact on diffusion theory; and codifies these factors into a framework for research into consequences…

Presents and discusses guidelines for analyzing learners' individual stages of adoption--awareness, interest, mental tryout, real-world trial, adoption, and integration--to guide pretraining activities and increase the effectiveness of a training program. (JEG)

Discusses possible ways of maximizing the use of microforms by students and faculty through recognizing their distinct requirements as a different medium. (Author)