Discusses the "communication hypothesis" of problem behavior and describes methods for determining the communicative functions served by problem behavior. Reports on application of functional assessment and functional communication training with toddlers. (DB)

Reviews contemporary theorizing on school leadership, highlighting transformational styles, and overviews (British) governmental policies for school leadership and improvement. Reviews current research on primary heads' views of the headship. Although the primary headship is being transformed, it is not becoming transformational. Policymakers have…

Examines the concept of number sense in mathematics learning, compares this concept to that of phonological awareness in reading, and urges application of existing research to improving mathematics instruction for students with mathematical disabilities. Reviews research on building automaticity with basic facts, adjusting instruction to address…

Important contributions of "Individual Psychology" to marriage and family counseling are examined. Through "open forum family counseling," a framework is provided for infusing these ideas into training family practitioners. Key concepts, assessment techniques, strategies to help individuals understand their own family of…

Presents five short essays by four distinguished scholars and current and former editors of this journal and its predecessor, "Journalism Quarterly." Notes that the tension between research and practice has been constant in journalism education, that the journal has not remained static, and that it must now grapple with the online world. (RS)

A nursing continuing-education program on aged care used problem-based learning and journals. Observation, journal entries, and pre/posttest results for 15 participants showed that they developed a holistic, reflective approach to practice. Problem-based learning helped them link theory and practice. (SK)

Presents an overview of curriculum-based measurement (CBM) and a discussion of the general lack of implementation by practitioners. Six case studies illustrate the transition of one teacher from a skeptical opponent of CBM to a strong advocate who incorporates CBM in her instructional program for low-skilled readers. (Author/CR)

Reviews current intonational research that is relevant to teaching and presents implications for pedagogy. Argues there are two primary reasons for a lack of innovation in intonation teaching materials: 1) Current materials are based on an inadequate view of the functions of intonation; 2) materials lack a communicative purpose. (Author/VWL)

Although multidisciplinary research teams are well-equipped to attack complex problems, actually succeeding in such endeavors is not easy. This paper explores problems that may arise in multidisciplinary research teams, develops a grounded theory, and offers suggestions to help teams reach their goals. It also offers advice to administrators for…

Explains some long-standing assumptions that underlie behavioral consultation. Discusses four additional assumptions, referring to all of them as myths because they do not have solid empirical basis. Attempts to provide impetus for a new research direction that enhances effectiveness of consultation practice. (Author/JDM)

There is a serious mismatch between higher education researchers' interests and policy makers' agendas. The rise of sound-bite politics, development of mass systems, and increasing emphasis on relevance have worsened the situation. The higher education community is fragmented and weakly institutionalized, impairing the research-policy interface.…

Examines the place of caring, constructivist learning, and community in teachers' professional development. Professional-learning communities provide a conversational space for connecting teachers' personal, practical knowledge in the classroom with the larger professional-knowledge landscape. Profiles two professional-development initiatives that…

Summarizes research on the role of social relations in the development of aggressive and disruptive behavior. Concludes that social growth of such youth is highly complex and that school-based interventions should focus not only on the behavior of the student, but also on socio-cognitive processes and social contextual factors that support…

Tests an educational-effectiveness model by reanalyzing a large-scale dataset containing (Dutch) elementary school data of subsequent student cohorts, their teachers, and their schools. Researchers found some expected positive achievement effects of individual classroom and school factors, but these were unstable across school subjects and student…

Delineates small-scale contract-research principles predicated on an understanding of social justice and of research purposes, epistemological issues, and possibilities for ethical and political action. Principles embrace improvement, knowledge and learning, changed belief systems, collaboration and consultation, openness to other communities,…