Stress is neither stimulus, response, nor intervening variable, but rather a collective term for an area of study. (Editor)

Provides nine techniques for heightening word awareness and increasing vocabulary with students of all grade levels. (VJ)

Discusses the definition of energy found in many high school and college level physics texts, the conflict of that definition with the second law of thermodynamics, and the relation to the concept of the conservation of energy. Suggests not using a definition of energy and provides some alternative strategies. (JM)

This review presents a conceptualization of global education. The literature reveals that there is a need to improve U.S. students' perspective of the world as an interdependent system; reveals the developmental nature of learning in global education; and points out the need to assess the impact of current global education programs. (BW)

Defines the meaning of literacy and other related terms and then examines the relationship between literacy and both social and economic development. The role of communications and the use of different types of media in literacy education are also discussed. (EAO)

Defines in general terms the nature of computers, describes the various types of computers, discusses the characteristics and applications of the types of computers mentioned, reviews some basic facts about computer technology and computer hardware, and outlines a set of options for libraries considering acquiring a computer system. (JL)

Describes a study which surveyed K-9 teachers, administrators, supervisors, and teacher educators concerning their perceptions of social studies. The study focused on two issues: What social studies goals should be stressed and how should social studies be defined? (RM)

Four questions concerning the admission and enrollment of learning disabled (LD) students relate to: the definition of a learning disability; admissions officers' and/or committees' identification of LD applicants; special considerations, if any, to be used by admissions for LD applications; and special services needed by admitted and…

Defines rurbanization (change process wherein small communities/rural areas build upon their social/cultural heritages in coping with impacts of rapid growth) and rurban practice. Itemizes skills needed for rurban human service work. Offers simulations to enhance rurban practice skills, incorporating sequential use of experiential learning tools…

In spite of polls showing lack of confidence in public schools, the author suggests that schools are not doing a bad job, but that they are not doing a good job of communicating the rationale and goals of school programs. A good vehicle for communication is the community school. (KC)

Described are laws governing the Yugoslavia educational system from 1940 to present, with an emphasis on people's universities and workers' universities. The result has been the transformation of a predominantly illiterate, poorly skilled, and nonparticipant society into a more highly educated, trained, and self-managed political culture. (KC)

This article presents information on the new career alternative of art therapy: a definition of the field, types of training necessary, registration as an art therapist, and the job market. It is part of a theme issue on art therapy. (SJL)

Describes technical assistance (TA) and advocates that institutions of higher education provide TA, notably through teacher education programs, to local school districts. Article discusses the TA process and provides a planning guide for establishing a local TA program. (Author/JD)