Three related studies of the impact of variations in classroom and field experiences on preservice students' knowledge, skill, and reflectiveness are reported. Videotaped and live demonstrations of teaching strategies (the schema-theoretic approach and a conventional approach) and clinical seminars and microteaching were compared. (IAH)

Examines teaching theories and classroom practices of elementary teachers regarding reading instruction. Finds that most held process theories about teaching, made untested assumptions to diagnose problematic classroom situations, and acted by retreating. (SR)

This cross-cultural perspective to language development addresses the historical background and methods of language socialization studies; variation in language socialization; and contributions of language socialization studies to theory, educational, and clinical practice. Stressed is the importance of educating (and remediating) children in a…

The background essay introducing this special issue on leadership describes potential initiatives aimed at educational leadership research and development. The research supporting the invited journal articles was conducted at two national education leadership research centers. (MLF)

Focusing on people with disabilities, evaluates vocational development theories, evaluates relevant research, describes scale of vocational development, and suggests model of vocational development. Review of studies suggests that people with acquired disabilities tended to choose occupations consistent with predisability plans, while people with…

Integration of models of college student development and identity development suggests that the multicultural college curriculum is the best catalyst for creating educational communities of peace. It is most effective to build common ground with others who are different but can and will continue a dialogue in search of truth. (MSE)

Presents a study of the role of sociocognitive conflict theory in cognitive growth. Analyzes whether five- to seven-year-old student dyads can solve a conservation of length task when presented with contradictory solutions or whether they require the correct answer. Concludes that conflict does not result in appropriate learning. (SG)

Social ecology is a way of knowing and experiencing personal, social, and ecological dimensions of daily living. Both narrative and scientific explanations of experience must be woven together to achieve the goal of social ecology--educating and researching for change. (SK)

Utilizes the theoretical formulations of Margaret Mahler and her colleagues on separation and individuation to understand how to plan psycho-rehabilitation programs for emotionally disturbed adolescents and young adults. The separation-individuation process and anxiety issues are discussed and analyzed in terms of both theory and practical…

Focuses on the effect of working with a teacher-as-researcher model on the preparation of preservice teachers. Examines their development from unconfident answer-knowers to more confident question-askers, who come to integrate both informal and formal strategies of data-gathering and hypothesis-testing into a way of knowing. (PRA)

Following a brief examination of postmodernism as an emerging framework of social life, this paper examines linkages among postmodern theory, bureaucracy, professional practice, and official documents. These elements are presented as interconnected, with each making demands and responding to one another. Such interactions constitute the framework…

Argues that both women's studies and peace studies have much to contribute to a more peaceable and caring teacher education. Summarizes, compares, and contrasts the pedagogical contributions of both fields, discusses the ongoing feminist debate on the nature of women, and urges appreciation of diverse approaches and tolerance for ambiguity,…

Four salient constructs in a contemporary motor learning theory were tested for validity using dental students' verbal self-reporting. Students were videotaped completing a preparation, then interviewed to stimulate recall of mental processes during the preparation. Results support application of the theory to dentistry and have implications for…

The strategy used by one health maintenance organization (HMO) for balancing residents' training needs and patient health problems, often limited and routine in an HMO, is to allocate patients to residents by matching them with curriculum content. A process for handling patient resistance to such an arrangement was also instituted. (MSE)

Reports on a study using a teacher education method centering about situations lived by teachers that engage participants in "reflection-on-practice" exercises. Although the two supervisors discussed similar items during postobservation conferences, one was adept in using his remarks as springboards for probing teachers' thoughts about…