Using the main proponents of contemporary moral philosophical positions, this article examines the fruitfulness of teaching ethics to children and youth and questions whether such study has practical consequences, and if this is a necessary consideration for the study of ethics. (Editor/RK)

The insistence on "sticking to the issues" in political argument is presented as an ideological commitment rather than a dictum of logic. Edmund Burke's alternative criterion of decision, derived from public evaluation of a leader's image, is used to contrast the contemporary dedication to issue-oriented political argument. (JF)

Examines the public discourse surrounding political corruption by arguing that the ritualistic deposition of corrupters is based in a sociolinguistic process of assigning meanings to acts, a dialectical process of contrapositioning competing voices, and a ceremonial process of acting out the drama of purgation before the affected institutions…

The thesis that knowledge falls into a limited number of logically distinct categories--the discipline thesis"--has been particularly influential in curriculum theory in recent years. Examines the implications of this thesis for mathematics and for curriculum design. (Author/RK)

Some psychological issues of implication and inference were discussed and dealt with from a theoretical standpoint in an attempt to put clearly into perspective the authors' conceptions of the direction that further research in this area can take to (a) contribute to the understanding of inference and implication in relation to the total message…

Discusses whether the language of subcultural groups is deficient or whether it is in fact a different, but equally valid, language. The role of the speech therapist vis-a-vis culturally different students is considered. Suggestions for change in speech therapy are presented. (Editor/RK)

Discusses the position of the arts in the school curriculum, the different attitudes held by parents and administrators on basic education versus art education, and the growing attitude of educators that the arts are fundamental to the entire educational curriculum. (RK)

At present 27 states have responded to the demand for basic education by mandating a new emphasis on accountability for their educators toward minimal competencies, usually in the three R's. Here is an examination of what is being requested, whether this is consistent with our own concept of education, and what basic skills students should have.…

Considers what mathematics curriculum is best for all elementary students. Suggests folk mathematics instead of school mathematics, a mathematics that is relevant to student conceptual awareness. Outlines the processes that teachers should follow in fulfilling this objective. (RK)

Argues that A level history students are denied any initiative in formulating the questions they might wish to ask. (Editor)

Focuses on three issues which are hypothesized as affecting the negotiation of an agreement in a mixed-motive conflict: congruency of verbal and nonverbal messages, relative impact of verbal and nonverbal messages, and expression of cooperative or competitive intentions. (MH)

Comments critically on the Recommendations of the Arts, Americans and Educational Panel concerning "philosophical, substantive, and structural changes" in proposing a national arts education policy. Suggests four themes within the text and recommendations of the Report that should be treated with caution in formulating an arts policy.…

Offers an alternative methodology for studying persuasive strategies by examining the persuasive strategies selected by professional persuaders representing those cultures being studied. Analyzes the persuasive styles of United States, Soviet Union and Arab diplomats involved in international negotiations in the Security Council of the United…

Analyzes the process of learning--both intentional and non-intentional--and concludes that the view that learning is learning only if it is formal and intentional is false. (RK)