A review of previous definitions and professional and lay use of the term "learning disabilities" covers the importance of correctly defining and using the term; precise definition of terms of function; problems with commonly used terminology; and proposal of a new and more precise definition of specific and learning disabilities. (CB)

Defines approximately 95 of the most important and widely used industry terms, phrases, acronyms, and concepts for individuals new to compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM) technology. (MBR)

The authors examine how definition of "handicap" depends on assumptions about social values. The role of educational research in clarifying these assumptions is considered. (CL)

Raises questions about the disciplinary status of education and dispels myths surrounding the so-called disciplines. (JOW)

The 1983 definition and classification of mental retardation of the American Association on Mental Deficiency reflects positions of the Council for Exceptional Children's Mental Retardation division by raising the ceiling IQ for classification, abandoning the standard deviation as a measurement criterion, and providing flexibility in IQ scores at…

The author considers problems in the conceptualization of children's speech sound disorders and terminology changes related to use of "articulation" and "phonology." He suggests that clinical phonology must use scientific methods to explain phonological disorders. (CL)

This activity and answer book is designed for children who will be serving as witnesses in court cases. It uses three child characters. The book defines the role of each of the following: judge, prosecutor, victim's advocate, defense attorney, witness, court reporter, clerk of court, and jury. Also explained is the courthouse itself; a drawing of…

An editor for Merriam-Webster relates etymological anecdotes. (SP)

This article gives humorous interpretations of educational terms in vogue in the professional community. (CJ)

Defines terminology relevant to microcomputers. (RAO)

Problems of the interchangeable and incorrect use of terms like impairment, handicap, and disability are examined. The authors conclude that handicap is "a condition created by the interaction of physical and/or mental disability and the social barrier to participate in appropriate life activities." (PHR)

Maintains that widening the study of argumentation to include the visual unjustifiably expands common understandings of argument, particularly those that define argument as a two-part, two-sided act. Contends that by calling pictures "arguments," it is possible that attention will be diverted away from the rhetorical functions pictures…