Coleman believes that emphasis should be placed on reducing inequalities in education rather than attempting to create educational equality. (RK)

Paper presents an analysis of information exchange in the world and the development of systems designed to facilitate storage and retrieval of information. It also deals with all aspects of exchanging experience in adult education. (Author/RK)

The problem in the present study was to produce a description of the logico-semantic relations which define the semantic spaces of children and to indicate how these spaces change over time. (Authors)

Contains text of a speech presented at one of eight 2-day forums which discusses the contribution industrial arts should make to a total program of education. (Editor/SB)

Asks practicing reading professionals for their conceptions of critical reading to determine the amount of agreement between their definitions and the research evidence of the definition of critical reading. References. (VJ)

Increased understanding of the parameters of early childhood education, and the ways they interact and influence each other, may help educators to more successfully translate theory into practice. (NH)

The author identifies trends in the direction of (1) tighter interpretation of the learning disabilities definition, (2) reduction of nonproductive paperwork and meetings, (3) closer relationship with State Departments of Education as they interpret new guidelines, (4) reduction in unproven remedial approaches, and (5) coordinated effort to insure…

The news media constantly uses words and references that require specific knowledge and understanding if the public is to grasp the substance and implications of events and developments concerning the Islamic religion. Most frequently encountered Islamic terms and ideas are explained. (RM)

Summarizes legal and institutional definitions and policies regarding sexual harassment in academic settings; reviews current research on the problem; and suggests that, while legal, institutional, and operational definitions and conclusions concerning sexual harassment in academic institutions vary, evidence indicates that the problem exists in…

Educational adequacy can be defined in six ways: as minimum standards of knowledge; internal school efficiency; internal efficiency for equity; and external efficiency in students' social functioning, job markets, or equity. Each definition implies different goals and different methods of estimating the financial requirements of adequate…

This paper explores the debates which have contributed to the conceptual development of global education. The meaning of global education is clarified by exploring the relationship between various world views and the purposes of global education. The author contends that these perspectives determine the content and purpose of global education. (BW)

A working definition of optometry is given, and four areas for evaluation of clinical competency are outlined: the abilities to develop professional interpersonal relationships with patients and colleagues, determine the specific procedures, and interpret and use clinical data. Student evaluation methods are noted. (MSE)

Defines the nature of curiosity, relates curiosity to exploration and discovery processes, examines the teacher's role in using student curiosity as an educational resource, and discusses the characteristics of curiosity in the school child. A figure illustrating the curiosity arousal curve and a reference list are included. (JL)