The writings of several philosophers are discussed concerning the issue of defining philosophy. The philosopher aims at the world, at knowledge and understanding rather than at self-expression. (JMF)

The primary responsibility for maintaining order and discipline during a sporting event lies with the officials. (JD)

The issues center on values, parental influence, and discipline. (IRT)

The hypothesis that teacher level of self-actualization would predict the consistency between teacher pupil control ideology and behavior was tested in this study. (Author)

Examines definitions of information and highlights a definition that is independent of any specific discipline. Topics include processes; a hierarchical model of information transmission; information representation; information theory; belief and knowledge; and errors, misinformation, and bad data. (67 references) (Author/LRW)

Describes how the University of Oregon has banned alcohol at fraternity houses, but that some members are continuing to drink. (EV)

Schools are plagued with significant deficiencies in measurement and assessment methods. The practice of dropping grades to control unacceptable student behavior is wrong and probably illegal. Also, tests are often severely flawed or misused. Administrators must recognize sound assessment, reward it, and deny advancement to those violating its…

The response by Canter criticizes Render, et. al. for offering opinions rather than evidence and for superficial examination of the literature regarding Assertive Discipline's effectiveness. The rejoinder addresses the question of the adequacy of research-based literature to support claims for the effectiveness of Assertive Discipline. (IAH)

Discusses behaviorism and the gradual shift to a theory of selectionism. Highlights include the development of behaviorism as a part of psychology, including Skinner's theories; varieties of behaviorism, including behavioral analysis; behaviorology in other disciplinary settings; effects of contingencies upon behavior; and the prospects for…

Reviews and critiques representative disciplinary narratives debating the emergence of performance studies within the Speech Communication Association and the Association for Theatre in Higher Education. Shows how both debates centered on pragmatic and seminal questions of disciplinary cohesiveness and relevancy, and argues their respective…

Explores several assumptions in the evolution of speech communication as an academic discipline. Examines the series of choices to elevate the discussion of speech communication subject matters over and above the experience and pleasure of the speaking subject. Argues the position of speech within human science as "communicology" or a…

Assessed nature of school counselors' involvement in school discipline process. Findings from 160 elementary and secondary school counselors in 3 states revealed that the respondents were highly involved in the discipline process in their schools. On the whole, direct service response was most frequently used to deal with this involvement.…

This annotated bibliography lists 26 readings and other resources concerned with school discipline, especially as it relates to students with disabilities. Citations were originally published from 1995 through 1997. Abstracts or annotations describe each item. (DB)

Examines two debates within the basic writing community (the reaction against Min Zhan Lu's early theoretical work and the recent acrimonious debate regarding Ira Shor's defense of mainstreaming) showing how they reflect conflicting models of the basic writing field, with "critical" discourse challenging the conventions and authority of…

Examines important elements of the decision of whether and how counseling should be regulated by statute. Presents the current status of certification, registration, and licensure for counseling in Canada. Discusses regulatory schemes in North America and unintended negative consequences inherent in regulation. Recommends that counseling…