Presents three categories or models of spelling instruction in grades three to six--a traditional model, a transitional model, and a student-oriented model. Outlines theoretical and research foundations, specific spelling instructional strategies, and implications for instruction associated with each model. (SR)

States that much has been written about whether writing center tutors should be generalists or specialists. Suggests that these arguments should be restructured around tutor-training theory and its relationship to social constructionism. Seeks a middle ground between the generalist and specialist poles through training theory and pedagogy to…

Responds to Lynda Stone's comments on the author's essay on the interpretation of history. Demonstrates the linkages between his argument and those of Stone. Concludes by contesting some of her interpretations of his philosophical forebear, Edmund Husserl, and by pointing to the common objectives of both his and Stone's research. (DSK)

Features a recent book ("Changing Our Minds: Negotiating English and Literacy") by and a conversation with Miles Myers, former Executive Director of the National Council of Teachers of English. Discusses changing work practices, historical shifts in definitions of literacy; "new literacies"; gaps between theory, policy, and lived experience; and…

Focuses on the integrated use of economic, sociological, social-psychological, and other advanced conceptual models and heuristics in the study of public institutions and management, with the potential to strengthen the field's scholarship and the possibilities for theory-grounded practice. (Author/JOW)

An incident in which two mentors had to fail a nursing student on a clinical placement is analyzed using Habermas' critical theory. Obstacles to clear communication between mentors and power relations in the college/clinical social structure are identified, and the social, cultural, and political forces involved in clinical teaching are discussed.…

The relationship between the validity theory of the past 50 years and actual validity practices was studied by comparing published test standards with the practices of measurement professionals expressed in the "Mental Measurements Yearbook" test reviews. Results show a symbiotic relationship between theory and practice on the influence…

Explores current social work practice and human service innovations based on interviews with practitioners in Chicago, New York City, and St. Louis. Offers rationale for reorientation of social workers' helping relationship and how it can contribute to human services reform. Examines strategies and innovations that can help professionals make this…

The use of the term "career development" as descriptive of both the factors and processes influencing individual career behavior and as synonymous with intervention in career behavior is relatively recent. Article reviews the legacy of the 20th century and considers selected theoretical and practical issues likely to be prominent in the…

Surveys corporate use of voice message systems by interviewing employees in four different companies. Finds that all four companies viewed their voicemail systems as a supplement to personal contact (not a replacement) and provided training, but had no formal method to assess customer satisfaction with their system. Suggests business communication…

Asserts that a positive link between university research and teaching can be due to processes of teaching and research rather than outcomes, and that student-centered teaching is intrinsically favorable toward a positive link, while more traditional teaching methods may at best lead to a positive link for the most able students. (EV)

Finds study by Gallagher et al. to be both predictable and provocative. Suggests that authors do not quite reflect a sufficient understanding of the dynamics of rule-making to support their recommendations regarding application of early childhood research in regulation. (HTH)

Describes a method for using art therapy with adolescents in crisis. The model defines four trauma stages and associated art therapy goals. Presents an example of the model through a case study, including the art therapy approaches and method for assessing the art work and art processes. Proposes that hope is experienced through art and generative…

Examines the Work for Hire Doctrine and its importance to technical communication instructors who prepare students to create intellectual products in workplace settings. Explains how the Doctrine operates in practice, charts the progressive legal treatment of work for hire through case law, and notes the developing trend in the courts to support a…

This article on the use of applied behavior analysis with students who have autism focuses on the management of the physical and temporal environments to highlight salient stimuli and support the direct teaching and shaping of appropriate behavior. It stresses the use of systematic instruction including errorless learning, data-based…