Describes a specific class of indirectly conveyed meanings which are definitional, or partly definitional, that is, although conveyed by the utterances of sentences, they are not part of the meaning of those sentences. The study considers Strawson's topic-centered approach to presupposition, thematic predicates, and the pragmatics of…

The discussion of the history of learning disabilities, emphasizes the lack of a precise definition and the ambiguous nature of etiological duration, and incidence explanations. He asserts that the teacher-therapist must become the major focus of study and research. (CL)

Presents a poetological analysis of the genre of pattern poetry that distinguishes among various forms of picture text composition and classifies the various sorts of carmina figurata typologically while dealing with the question of continuity of figured poems in ancient, medieval, and modern times. (FL)

Definitions, prevalence, the most common types, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of epilepsy are briefly described. Basic information about seizures, the most apparent recurrent symptoms of epilepsy, and their impact upon the student's educational performance is provided. The teacher's role in managing students with epileptic seizures is also…

Achievement behavior is defined as behavior directed at demonstrating high ability. Ability is conceived as relative to one's own past performance, or relative to that of others. Conditions under which these conceptions of ability function as individual's goals and the nature of subjective experience in each case are specified. (Author/BW)

In attempting to explain definitional problems in the field of learning disabilities, the authors review concepts from the history and philosophy of science. It is concluded that learning disability is a victim of its own history, and a breaking from the past is necessary for the definitional problem to move closer to resolution. (Author/CL)

Discusses institutional regularities of elementary and secondary schools, the nature of teaching, and the teacher as semi-professional in regard to two basic kinds of master teacher plans: one suggesting that master teachers are "better than" and another suggesting that they do "more than" their peers. (RH)

Provides a systematic conceptualization of population education using Hilda Taba's listing-grouping-labelling sequence. Also considers the use of inquiry (inductive, problem solving, and discovery) in learning population education concepts, attributes of population education, and what population education is and is not. (JN)

An understanding of the changing social function of the university--in its interdependent relationship with the wider society--is essential to all students of higher education. Such an understanding may be the best means of restoring confidence in the education system of the 1980s. (Author/MLW)

Discusses assessments offered by a report on the definition and characteristics of the engineering profession. Historical development, long-range impact, and career management concerns are addressed. Concludes that the expanding roles for engineers throughout today's society contribute to the definition dilemma. (DH)

The 1982 National Report on Identification, Assessment and Recommendations for Comprehensive Identification of Gifted and Talented Youth focused on six topic areas: (1) appropriate definitions; (2) principles of identification; (3) effectiveness of current identification; (4) screening out of gifted students; (5) use of a multiplicity of methods;…

Standards of the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) touch upon definitions, types of CED certification, certificate renewal, prerequisites to preparation for provisional certification, requirements and competencies for provisional and professional certification, certification requirements for supervisors of instruction and psychologists. (CL)

Identifies essential database management terminology and groups the various types of database management programs into three basic categories for discussion of basic features, typical applications, and costs. A table of the leading programs available in each category includes the manufacturer's name and address, hardware requirements, and price…

The author draws on his experience with learning disabilities (LD) to offer 10 challenges to the profession, including to adopt a historically and professionally honest and accurate definition of LD, to recognize two separate groups within LD, and to advocate against the principle of least restrictive environment. (CL)

Semiotics, the theory of signs and symbols and their function in languages, is described with reference to its history, theoretical branches of study, scope, and uses. (MSE)