The purpose of this bulletin is to describe the current status of proposals for formalizing negotiation procedures between teachers and their boards of education, indicating some potential trends. The entire issue of collective negotiation by teachers remains of relatively recent origin in terms of interest on a national scale, and the directions…

Reviews student development theory and outlines obstacles to and necessary strategies for implementation of the student development approach to higher education. Such efforts support liberal arts objectives by helping students become more efficient users of academic and student life programs. (JAC)

Uses a systems approach to propose interrelated changes in the divorce process to provide for a more humanistic approach, enable the law to become an effective support system, maximize client self-determination, and redefine the role of the judge and attorney. Stresses the need for greater interprofessional cooperation. (JAC)

Presents arguments concerning the linguistic assimilation of Blacks (West Indians) in Britain, and the research methodology used to examine this issue. One argument holds that the studies' designs are flawed, allowing a false interpretation that Blacks are linguistically assimilated; the other argument upholds the research findings. (WAS)

Suggests a critical methodological flaw in a study done about the relationship between the Bem Sex-Role Inventory and certain indices of self-disclosure (Stokes, et al.). Notes that multiple regression analysis was not performed in appropriate hierarchical fashion. Includes Stokes reply to the critique. (PAS)

Calls attention to limitations and dangers in routine application of multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), describes some alternative procedures, and laments the necessarily pervasive character of the statistical problem. (Author)

Reveals the potential usefulness of the "medical model" for social work practitioners. Outlines methods of the medical approach that can be used to improve social services and to avoid wasteful or harmful practice. Suggests social workers having negative attitudes about the medical model should reconsider their attitudes. (Author

Discusses the nature of wisdom and its function in the developmental process and how it differs from cognitive ability. Compares these two constructs with respect to the domains of behavior they represent, the operational tasks used to assess them, and the relationship of logic and time in their development. (Author)

Presents and discusses the reasoning behind the National Art Education Association's position statement, "Art in the Mainstream." The statement is intended to clarify the wider value of art education. Art education is essential in developing positive attitudes toward work, in enhancing literacy, and in increasing understanding of human values. (AM)

Excerpts of the 1980 Democratic Party platform dealing with education are presented, along with the complete text of the education section of the Republican Party platform. (LB)

Groff argues against an IRA (International Reading Association) position statement assertion that no single method is the best for teaching reading, claiming that the phonics method results in the greatest reading achievement. The IRA Board of Directors replies that the position statement appropriately reflects the diverse views about reading held…

Offers a position statement on geriatric education in family practice residency, asserting that limited progress has been made despite an increasing need for such education. Offers seven recommendations, such as: every family practice residency should integrate a variety of training sites into a comprehensive curriculum of geriatric education that…

Reviews the 1991 position paper on the teaching of English by the Australian Association for the Teaching of English (AATE). Notes the paper reads like an old-fashioned manifesto from an era of homogenized assumptions. Suggests a new paper should endorse the primacy of professional knowledge of English teachers in determining what should be…

Provides text of policies of National Association of College Admission Counselors revised in 1988: (1) Statement of Principles of Good Practice for Members of the National Association of College Admission Counselors; (2) Statement of Students' Rights and Responsibilities in the College Admission Process; and (3) Statement of Transfer Students'…

Argues that balance between assessment of learning, which is being practiced, and assessment for learning, which is not, are essential to maximize student achievement. Suggests a plan of action to actuate assessment for learning. (Contains 10 references.) (PKP)