This article explores some of the conceptual and strategic problems of truly comparative research. Addressing the study of national educational policies, the author considers the uses of theory in defining units of analysis and compares the costs and utility of research strategies based on differing compositions within the research team.…

The New Jersey Education Association's School Effectiveness Training is helping to solve the problems of urban schools. The NJEA approach--developing building-wide consensus, planning, and commitment to make the instructional process work--is not only taking root in New Jersey but is spreading to other states. (Author/SJL)

Major objectives of the teacher workshop are to increase the empathy and knowledge of the regular teacher concerning the characteristics and problems of the LD student, and to work out communication problems and increase the dialogue between the resource learning center teachers and the regular classroom teachers. (SBH)

A teacher describes her method for putting students in small groups so that optimum learning takes place. (MK)

The roles of school psychologist and school counselor are examined. School psychologists and school counselors should work together closely, using both their separate and shared skills for the benefit of school children. Their skills overlap and are also complementary, making a team approach advantageous. (Author/CC)

Tells how a business communication teacher, an instructor of management, and a management development trainer worked together to develop a "module bank" of teacher resources. (RL)

Training of interdisciplinary teams to serve the mainstreamed special student was the focus of the California Child Service Demonstration Center System (CSDC). (SBH)

Describes a cooperative program designed to bring together faculty members and housing professionals who want to work with each other. Programs should include advantages for both staff and faculty members as well as students. The interdepartmental relationship is more important than programs resulting from the relationships. (Author/BEF)

As a result of recent federal and state regulations, all children being considered for special education services must be identified through a team process. This article outlines the administrator's role in the Eligibility and Planning Team process that is utilized in the Fallbrook Union School District, San Diego County. (Editor/KC)

Examines the composition, case characteristics, team utilization, and growth and development of the Montgomery County (Maryland) Child Protection Team. (BF/JH)

A teacher describes his experiences teaching sex education, how his program began and developed, and offers suggestions for starting a sex education program. (RK)

A more constructive view of cultural socialization would promote cooperation rather than competition; cooperation is a value that children learn naturally through social interaction in forming and maintaining their own games. (MM)

Describes an instructional strategy for turning merchandising into an exciting and meaningful experience for both students and teachers. (HD)

This study evaluated the Future Problem Solving Program (FPSP) with 205 gifted students and 32 teacher-coaches. The FPSP is designed to develop skills in group problem solving and awareness of future problems. The study found general support for FPSP, more positive perceptions by teacher-coaches than students, and more positive evaluations by…

To ensure future leadership qualities, educators must impart the skills of problem solving and working together effectively. One strategy for doing this is illustrated by teachers and students at Hartwick College (New York) utilizing Project Adventure techniques in extracurricular group problem-solving activities. (SAS)