The paper reviews various types of definitions of learning disabilities and presents the specific operational definition that was used in a study involving 1,105 adolescents on the relationship between learning disability and juvenile delinquency. The definition of learning disability is analyzed in terms of its principal components, types of…

This discussion of the term "style" as it relates to the arts points to the need for reform in the terminology and the conceptual system of the drama profession. The paper first lists the basic tasks of conceptual and terminological reform and then outlines the steps necessary in reforming a particular term. These procedures are applied to a…

Since the first edition of this volume was published in 1962, new terms have entered the lexicon of labor relations practitioners, established terms have taken on new meanings, and others seem to have vanished. The revision brings descriptions into conformity with the matters described. New terms enter from at least three sources. The first source…

Designed to be of assistance to the new ERIC user, this glossary provides brief definitions of more than 60 terms associated with the ERIC data base and the search process. These include titles of indexes, agencies, and acronyms peculiar to ERIC as well as terms used to describe computer search strategy. A directory of ERIC network…

Intended for Head Start staff and providers of professional diagnostic services, the document presents diagnostic criteria for the reporting of handicapped children in the Head Start Program. The diagnostic process at the local level is explained. Included are definitions of the following handicapping conditions: blindness, visual impairment,…

This paper presents a brief review of several key differences of opinion concerning purposes and conceptualizations of career education. A major difference of opinion exists concerning the emphasis of career education--economic man or total man. Differing points of view are also expressed in answer to the question, "Is career education all of…

This paper is a primer on sampling procedures for statewide assessment. The careful reader should gain substantial knowledge about the promises and pitfalls of sampling for assessment. The primer has three basic objectives: (1) to define terms and concepts basic to sampling theory and its application, including population, sampling unit, sampling…

The glossary is one of twenty in various subject areas of vocational education designed to assist the student in vocabulary mastery for particular vocational education courses. They are part of the Vocational Reading Power Project, Title III, E.S.E.A. This glossary is for a course in distributive education. It is divided into two parts: one…

The glossary is one of twenty in various subject areas of vocational education designed to assist the student in vocabulary mastery for particular vocational education courses. They are part of the Vocational Reading Power Project, Title III, E.S.E.A. This glossary is for a course in medical office assisting. It is divided into two parts: one…

The concept "performance-based teacher education" connotes a program designed specifically to provide the prospective teacher with learning experiences that will prepare him to assume a specified teaching role. Successful completion of the program is accomplished only when the teacher candidate provides evidence that he possesses specified…

With linguistic studies, both theoretical and applied, gaining widespread recognition, new and confusing terms are often introduced. This dictionary, therefore, explains the many new terms and relates the new approaches and concepts to the already familiar traditional grammatical terminology. The most important criterion for selecting entries was…

The major assumption in this paper is that in order to improve social studies education, concepts and terminology must be clear and rigorous. Addressing three major points, the monograph discusses the types of situations calling for conceptual analysis, the definition of conceptual analysis, and aids for those interested in conceptual analysis.…

Deals with the concept of charisma and attempts to identify the essential attributes of the term within a rhetorical discourse framework. (MH)

Asserting that play encourages development of the cognitive map, this article describes the development of a cognitive map and explores the function of play in that development. (JC)