This article is designed to show how Whitehead's most technical philosophical work leads directly to practical applications in education, applications which have the advantage of squaring with direct experiences of teachers and pupils. (IAH)

A study addressed the issue of farmers failing to see the relevance of research and researchers being frustrated by slow adoption of their findings. Interviews with 30 Queensland (Australia) farmers showed that their understanding of the topics was poor because the farmers saw no need for the information. (Author/JOW)

Argues that composition theory and classroom practice demonstrate that validating oral discourse during the composing process is a necessary, effective, and theoretically justifiable means of transforming experienced speakers into experienced writers. (RS)

Comments on the issue of the relationship between language teaching and linguistics, and points out that this relationship is most fruitful when two-way communication is established. An example of a partial perspective on linguistic description arising from work in language teaching is offered for criticism. (39 references) (Author/VWL)

Argues that traditional requirements that a counterplan cannot be topical should be reconsidered by the policy debate community. Contends that the acceptance of the topical counterplan reduces the schism between theory and practice in debate. (MS)

A distinction is made between statistics based on scientific theory and theory-free statistics. This distinction is discussed in the contexts of hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, a priori planned contrasts, a new simple computational method, and alternative data interpretations. (TJH)

Updates review of literature on family therapy approaches to adolescent disturbances (Breunlin and Breunlin 1979), revealing significant developments in theory, practice, and research and highlighting new themes and continuing trends in literature on family therapy with adolescents. Review reveals that conjoint family therapy has emerged as…

Rebuts arguments raised against computer assisted instruction (CAI). The potential problems of CAI relating to health, negative pedagogical effects, theoretical limitations, costs, and teachers' attitudes are discussed. Those who incorporate CAI have a responsibility to ensure its best possible use and limit its negative effects. (CB)

Identifies seven myths about counselor supervisor roles and activities dealing with theory, roles, process, and professional issues. Offers suggestions for improving the congruence between supervision literature and actual practice. (Author/NB)

Describes and examines the taxonomic linguistic system, a multi-level classification of language. Notes that this system not only formed the basis for all reading instruction, but also influenced reading research. Argues that this system should be replaced by one less simplistic and more realistic. (MM)

Emphasizes mutuality of science and practice, and discusses problems of better linkage between psychological science and professional practice. Discusses current status of scientist-practitioner model; argues for need to move beyond textbook accounts of scientific process; discusses war of words regarding nature of psychological science; and…

Explains that cultural practices appeals to developmental researchers as a construct that contextualizes development and provides a way of bringing together thinking, doing, feeling, and becoming. Describes five propositions in general terms and offers an indication of how the concept of practice has been translated into research. (BAC)

The Action Learning Group is a strategy used in a nursing diploma/degree program to bridge the theory-practice gap. Techniques of reflective learning through group discussion allow students to become aware of the sources of their experience and beliefs and to move toward accountability and responsibility. (SK)

Reviews concepts of graphic design (where central concerns are aesthetics and popular notions of communication processes) to examine assumptions about the generation and location of meaning which underlie these frameworks. Proposes a cultural studies perspective as an alternative, in which the relationships between meaning production and cultural…

Critical incident analysis, combining actual experiences with structured reflection, can facilitate learning from clinical practice and develop interpersonal skills and self-awareness. (SK)