Defines the value of classroom research in terms of three paradoxes: (1) it steps back by taking an intimate look; (2) it yields a holistic view but also reveals the dynamics of its parts; and (3) it is a unique whole and a part of inquiry into language and learning. (RS)

This holistic approach to speechreading instruction proposes: enhancement of the child's self-motivation, strategy-based instruction, an interactive processing approach that focuses on meaning and psycholinguistic guessing, bisensory instruction, and a hierarchical continuum beginning with easy, successful activities that gradually increase in…

The hypothesis explored is that autonomy in education and language learning is more significant than the ability to make responsible choices, relating more to exploration of the self-concept and to the realization of personal and group potential. Experiential learning is discussed in this context. (25 references) (Author/LB)

Offering multicultural courses in higher education does not address the underlying problems of illiteracy, know-nothingness, and xenophobia. A better approach is, as in the whole-language approach, to teach the whole student as an individual shaped by his society. Teachers are in the best position to facilitate connections among culturally diverse…

Preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade Brazilian children who performed well on an easy rhyme-categorization task were given a second such task that seemed to require some analytical ability to perform successfully. Results suggest that children's rhyme detection does not involve attention to word segments but a sensitivity to some sort of…

Presents a new perspective on how to integrate the arts back into education and how to make art education part of the school reform process. The perspective would teach only artistic insights that would best serve children at different times in their development, stressing the continuity between art and life. (SM)

Describes program elements of the Multidisciplinary Diagnostic and Training Program Model, an intervention for high-risk students. Recommends three parts of MDTP's "structure, support, and success" formula (a transdisciplinary approach; a holistic, student-centered focus; and the development of coalitions and partnerships) that may be…

A model of development for children and youth with learning disabilities (LD) is presented, including three cognitive/academic development variables, seven affective variables, three social development variables, and four behavior development variables. The model presents a holistic view of LD students and considers various issues that can impede…

Offers suggestions that use ideas from wellness and health education, both in theory and practice, such as the benefits of simplicity, a holistic perspective, healing through nature, and experiential nature activities to mobilize the healing emotions of counselors and their clients, whether children or adults. (LKS)

Reviews the various approaches that have dominated the prevention and treatment of delinquency over the last few decades. Presents current thinking about the multiple factors that must be considered in research on delinquency and concludes with a methodological proposal that may facilitate the systematic consideration of these factors. (RJM)

The article discusses moral education in public schools. It proposes a realist model of moral realism derived from the work of Richard Boyd and Peter Railton, arguing that it offers relief from skepticism faced by moral educators and a foundation for teachable, achievable morality. (SM)

Outlines a model that proposes multipronged approaches to the development of ethnic-sensitive social work practice and curriculum. Focuses on the integration of ecological and social systems theory, cultural sensitivity, and a psychodynamic orientation to the client's identity and values. (SV)

This paper examines Richard Rorty's work on collaborative inquiry in education. It illustrates problems collaborators might face, noting that insufficient overlap in participants' beliefs and desires might make fruitful discussion impossible. A holistic perspective is required, with a richer, more complex vocabulary of education and life among…

Paper responds to Gage's article on methodologies and issues in educational research. It agrees with most of the article but suggests the concept of scientific should not be regarded in absolute terms and recommends more emphasis on scientific method. It questions the value of experiments over other types of research. (SM)

Discusses interdisciplinary studies and integrated learning within the classroom and uses an example of one such program to address questions concerning integrated issues. It is argued that the holistic approach requires students to be deeply immersed in disciplinary study, thus giving them access to powerful ways of viewing the world and its…