An outline of a model that provides a new perspective on the conceptual foundations of mathematics and a new approach for the study of children's acquisition of numerical operations is proposed. Attention is viewed as a pulse-like succession of moments and is supported by recent data from neurophysiology. (MP)

This paper explores some implications of applying evolutionary theory to education. New developments in evolutionary theory provide insights on both the macro- and micro-levels of learning: for trends in the educational system, and for a better understanding of individual cases. (Part of a theme issue on educational futures.) (Author/SJL)

Describes three approaches to language arts instruction--student centered/integrated, content centered/segmented, and a combination of these two--and examines the strong and weak points of each. (HTH)

Discusses Piaget's theory of constructivism and its practical application in schools. Gives evidence for the value of constructivist teaching and the importance of offering different kinds of education within the same system. (WD)

Different types of hierarchies in the learning of mathematics and criteria by which they might be judged are examined. Current works on mathematical learning hierarchies are illustrated and in particular the work of the mathematics team of the research project "Concepts in Secondary School Mathematics and Science" is examined. (MP)

In a review of heredity v environment theories, the author concludes that no individual, regardless of potential, can approach the full development of his or her abilities without exposure to an enriched environment. (Editor/SJL)

Describes the TICCIT system and its underlying learner control design, and discusses current research findings and projected research in studies investigating the extent to which students can be assisted in developing internal adaptive models to control their conscious cognitive processing when interacting with a variety of instructional systems.…

Describes a method for adapting Piagetian theory to the teaching of chemistry by increasing active student thinking in lectures. Laboratory demonstrations are supported as encouraging Piagetian self-regulations. (CS)

Described is the Pillsbury Foundation School, designed to discover how creative music activity was provoked and generated in children, ages three to six, and how natural musicality could be developed in these young children. The author warns against repressing the deeply rooted natural musicality that young children inherit. (KC)

The author reviews five popular learning theories operative in American secondary education. Each theory rests on a different view of learning and human nature. He considers why educational theories proliferate and what possibilities exist for synthesizing them all into a single guiding perspective for secondary education. (SJL)

Outlines a componential theory of intelligence and describes how this theory might complement different factorial theories of intelligence. Discusses the respective uses of components and factors in educational theory and practice. (Author/GC)

The philosophies underlying the learning and structural theories used in psychology are described in this article. It is argued that a dialectical view provides some ways to breach the chasm between learning theory and the study of human development. (Author/DB)

Describes the various approaches that science education has taken since the end of World War II. Discusses major emphases of several curriculum packages, the effects of learning theory on science curriculum, the humanistic movement, and the place of factual information in science education. (CS)

New understandings of the human brain can be used to make quantum jumps in achieved learning. Sweeping changes need to be made in school organization, learning concepts, settings, and techniques. (Author/MLF)

Advances the hypothesis that learning a miniature artificial language (MAL) can be regarded as a means of furthering knowledge on inductive second-language (L2) learning. Suggests that more creative use of MAL methods can have pedagogical manipulation of input. (Author/BK)