Described is the concept of Benjamin Bloom's Mastery Learning as a teaching method. The author concludes that, by its very definition, Mastery Learning cannot be superimposed on traditional education. (KC)

Gifted education suffers from poor financing, fears of elitism, and problems in student identification. Appropriate definitions, selection procedures, and instructional techniques now exist for gifted education. It is time to make a commitment to these students who, contrary to popular belief, cannot ordinarily develop to their full potential…

Diverse definitions and connotations of terms in language pedagogy are examined, and their uses by segments of the teaching community are discussed. The focus is on the term "functional," but other terms are looked at: speech act, communicative competence, system, and others. (MSE)

In this article, an ethnocentric view of the improvisatory music of Korea is presented in terms of what Korean musicians think of improvisation as opposed to fixed composition and how improvisation operates as a performance practice. Musical scores and selected recordings are listed. (Author/KC)

This article assaults the definition of the characteristics of a theory of education; the discussion covers the place of morals within such a theory, the Hirst-O'Connor controversy, and other views of theories of education. (KC)

A resolution submitted by the National Tribal Chairmen's Association declares only tribes have the right to determine tribal membership. The resolution results from an emergency meeting of the tribes to review the six federal options of defining "Indian" for eligibility to receive educational services. (ERB)

Presents a definition and historical review of organized advocacy for children and families. Discusses the differences between case and class advocacy and highlights four proven strategies for successful advocacy. (SJL)

Reviews definitions of learning disabilities and program delivery practices, particularly mainstreaming. A short case study is appended. Part of a theme issue on the disabled. (SJL)

Defines baccalaureate nursing education, specifically the upper division nursing major, and compares it to technical nursing education. (JOW)

A look at the theories of reading and corresponding attributes of a learning disability suggests that there is not actually a difference between a learning disability and a reading disability. (Author)

Focuses on the overall family treatment process. Sub-steps involved in the major stages of Assessment, Contracting, Treatment and Closure are operationally described, and objectives for each sub-step are indicated. The model offers a guide for the basic treatment approach and a foundation for the work of advanced therapists. (Author/RC)

The author examines future trends in the education of the gifted and talented in such terms as exemplary programs for the gifted and talented, broadening the definition of giftedness, and increases in programs for the gifted disadvantaged. (DB)

Discusses the differences among researchers in learning style definitions, instruments used to identify learning style, and the applications of their research. (Author/MLF)

The modal "should" can be taught by first delineating its meaning of "good advice," then proceeding to its meaning as expressing the speaker's sense of duty, propriety, and expediency, and finally dealing with its meaning of "reasonable expectation." The elements of "must" implicit in "should"…

Analyzes this definition of suicide: a behavior that seeks to find a solution to an existential problem by making an attempt on the life of the subject. Theoretical implications and the relationship between suicide and mental illness are discussed. Reprint of first chapter of book entitled "Suicides." (CC)