Predictions by William C. Rhodes about the future of caregiving and treatment for children with deviant behavior are considered in terms of a redefinition of deviance (which the author says is not occurring); bureaucracy and authority (which have become more powerful, the author suggests); and emergence of self help groups. (CL)

Focusing on general education literature published in the last five years, summarizes current concerns. Focuses on definitions of general education, its content and outcomes, and new curricular developments. (DMM)

Briefly discusses the nature of networks and outlines the functions and services performed by networks within the educational community. Specific emphasis is placed on the importance of networks to libraries and other organizations which are providers of educational information. A seven-item bibliography is included. (JL)

The author discusses the concepts of community most appropriate to adult education, integrating various theoretical perspectives. He presents a conceptual typology of three dimensions of community practice: adult education for the community, adult education in the community, and adult education of the community. (Author/SK)

College students learned English vocabulary words using a keyword or no-strategy control technique. The keyword technique did not enhance recall of the actual vocabulary word when the definition was given unless the vocabulary word per se was integrated in memory before presentation of vocabulary word-definition pairings. (Author/RD)

Considers evidence on the criteria and characteristics of critical period phenomena with respect to endogenous and exogenous influences. Describes and evaluates methodology of critical period research and discusses past attempts at subclassification of the field and "recovery of function" as a refutation of the critical period…

Following a brief overview of the development of the concepts of "efficiency" and "effectiveness," this article relates the concepts to minimum cost and customer satisfaction and states that administrators should discuss with the community the limitations and constraints under which schools operate. (Author/MLF)

Argues that the issue of literacy goes beyond the acquisition of basic skills and examines the principles of classical humanism as a source for a definition of literacy. Proposes emphases on cultural literacy, social and moral questions, and genuine community as components of humanistic education. (DMM)

In reaction papers, Richard H. Coop, an educational psychologist, discusses six themes evident in papers on gifted education; B. J. Cox argues that systems theory is a valuable addition to education of identified and potentially gifted students; and Gary D. Fenstermacher argues for specification of educational entitlements of any learner before…

Discusses three issues related to the use of positive and negative examples during instruction: sequence, quality, and quantity of examples. Some possible resolutions based on available research evidence and theoretical work in the field are suggested. Twenty-eight references are listed. (Author/LLS)

Presented is a journalism primer, with activities designed to get elementary school students involved in all journalistic processes--observing, interviewing, recording, planning, and writing the final product. Journalism terms are defined. (KC)

Presents the first part of a glossary of new social and political terms. Each entry is followed by a paragraph defining its meaning and origin, and by one or more quotations, where the word appears in unusually extensive contexts. Quotations are taken mostly from the news media. (MES)

The reader is challenged to reflect on his/her own present definition of educational technology, then compare notes with the only slightly tongue-in-cheek "common knowledge" statements and the "alternative view" statements which reflect the writer's position. (Author/SJL)

The concept of computer programs is discussed from many perspectives and shown to be many different things. The ambiguity of the term is reviewed in light of potential ramifications for computer specialists, attorneys, and the general public. (MP)

A definition of the humanities is provided: centrality of concern on human beings, attention to the individual rather than the group, awareness of the ways in which we know, concern for moral values, the obligation to carry knowledge beyond description, and capacity to communicate. (MLW)