The meaning of "civil rights" is discussed by various American authors and poets, including Alice Walker, Arthur Miller, Nocholasa Mohr, Felipe de Ortega y Gasco, Laura Z. Hobson, Simon J. Ortiz, Raymond Barrio, John Rechy, and Vine Deloria, Jr. (MJL)

Explores the concept of computer literacy: in comparison with the early history of written literacy and in relation to what contemporary practitioners--users from education and industry--report about their computing experiences. Discusses implications for education and society. (PD)

Defining "rural" has preoccupied rural sociologists. Two constituents of rural are suggested: "capitalist space" in the form of uneven regional development and the "mode of primary production" (including the occupational category), which is distinguished by its direct interaction with the natural environment.…

Defines marketing and discusses the eight steps of the marketing process. Emphasizes the necessity of having one individual or committee responsible for coordinating marketing functions. Notes that marketing's success depends on its acceptance by all levels of the institution. Lists the benefits of implementing marketing in a community college.…

Judicial interference with National Labor Relations Board decision making by the Supreme Court is reviewed. The merits of the Yeshiva decision and the particular significance of the Court's interference with the National Labor Relations Board definition of "managerial" are assessed. (AVAIL: University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio…

Hundreds of words and phrases that are employed every day are not to be found in even the fullest dictionaries. This omission will be corrected by the Dictionary of American Regional English, which has collected daily speech of Americans, particularly regional colloquialisms. (MLW)

Defining research as systematic, self-critical inquiry open to public criticism and/or empirical test, the author considers the relevance of scientific, historical, and educational research to practice. He asserts that teachers must be involved in educational research and that researchers must justify themselves to practitioners, not practitioners…

Defines citizenship and citizenship education, stresses the importance of citizenship education in the social studies classroom, and presents checklists of citizenship competencies and assessment criteria. (DB)

A summary and a critique of citizenship education that defines it as education for decision making within a democratic society. Ethical and epistemological aspects of the fundamental assumptions are clarified. (Author/MLF)

"Mental work" recorded in primary mathematics classes as part of the Classroom Interaction Process is not a simple, single activity of drill or quiz but a set of overlapping activities with different functions. A more analytical approach to mental work is advocated to enhance its usefulness as a classroom activity. (Author/SJL)

This article presents a brief definition and overview of Essentialism, an educational philosophy developed in opposition to Dewey's Progressivism and calling for discipline and academic standards in the schools. A chronologically arranged reading list of books by leading Essentialists follows. (Author/SJL)

Reviews various definitions of educational research, discusses theories advanced by various schools of educational research, and contrasts traditional and modern (innovative) educational research interests. (Author/DB)

The author describes the scope and development of a new discipline in American academic life, policy science, and questions whether it can accomplish the aims to which it aspires. (SJL)

A list of terms allowing one to examine one's knowledge of the current state of affairs in office occupations and a listing of questions checking the reader's attitudes towards changes occurring in office technology allows business education teachers to prepare students for the office of the future. (CT)

The definition and theory of clinical supervision are discussed. (Author/MLF)