A study of articles appearing in the "Journal of Learning Disabilities," from 1971 through 1980, yielded results such as 87 percent of definitions of dyslexia were in terms of a selective reading or spelling deficiency on a standardized test and only one of 45 studies classified dyslexics. (Author/MC)

General theories and process models of behavior are analyzed relative to vessels creative functioning, creativity is defined, and theoretical concepts for six phases of the creative process are presented. (MC)

Defines the speech communication field and discusses the status of speech communication at the University of Georgia. (PD)

Discusses the speech communication field and program at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. (PD)

Usage patterns of the three most common Russian equivalents of the verb "use" are outlined with three types of criteria for judging usage: definitional, contextual, and stylistic considerations. Typical usage is discussed, and the issue of questionable acceptability is touched upon. (MSE)

Focusing on the 5-1/4" floppy disk commonly used with microcomputers, this guide to magnetic disks gives a description of their physical appearance and how they function as information storage devices and provides suggestions for their care and maintenance. A glossary of disk-related terms is included. (EAO)

An analysis of articles from "Newsweek" and the "State Department Bulletin" during the time periods 1957-62 and 1973-78 examined the extent to which these sources defined African violence in East-West terms. Such references were more frequent during the period of U.S.-Soviet cooperation than they were during the period of…

The concepts and tools of change process research are applied to the study of evaluation utilization. In defining utilization as an innovation, evaluation use is described as a process which must be assessed at both the individual and organizational level and across time and evaluation studies. (Author/LC)

Issues involved in identification and definitions of giftedness are examined. Six areas comprising a broad definition are listed, and critical aspects of the identification process are considered, leading to review of a five-step model. Finally, the use of standardized intelligence and reading tests is considered. (CL)

A review of the term "aesthetic" raises questions about the use of the concept. From the official usage of "aesthetic" in reference to school subjects, it appears that "aesthetic education" could soon gain common currency. (AM)

A mature science represents a structure of three distinct but related parts: fundamental principles, derived inferences, and observed facts. The meaning of each of these for science activity is discussed and illustrated by Galileo's work. (MNS)

The underlying reasons for muddled definitions of emotional disturbance and their resultant befuddled diagnostic processes are discussed in terms of four factors: (1) the impact of theory, (2) societal diversity, (3) benchmarks for decision making, and (4) instrumentation. The author presents a method for diagnosis that is practical, functional,…

Discusses several points made by Keegan in an article of the same title which appeared in "Distance Education" in March 1980 and also classifies the different types of distance education and their respective philosophies and teaching requirements. (EAO)

The evolution of terms, including disability labels in special education, is traced from a social and legal context. The educational implications of the concept of least restrictive environment, and specifically its difficulties when applied to severely/profoundly retarded students, are noted. (CL)

The paper advances a framework for defining the physical and emotional neglect of the mentally handicapped and offers an expanded definition which facilitates gathering data on environments provided by primary caregivers of mentally retarded children and adults. (SB)