A survey completed by 13 speech-language pathologists and 18 teachers of hearing-impaired students examined parameters of instruction for developing oral communication. It specifically focused on attitudes about professional preparation, roles, professional responsibilities, and parameters of direct instruction. Recommendations for collaboration…

This second report on a two-part study on the application of informetrics to information retrieval (IR) system design used models of database contents in a factorial simulation study at the University of Western Ontario. The study explored whether different file structures were better suited for different informetric environments. (32 references)…

Criticizes the use of blame analysis rather than scientific analysis in sociological studies. Defines blame analysis as an approach to social science that (1) evaluates theories according to the extent that they blame protected groups; (2) equates cause with blame; (3) and rejects theoretical arguments that posit any causal role for the protected…

A study evaluating South Carolina's postsecondary enrollment patterns by race and institution estimated enrollment probabilities by races, institutional type, and year during the five years following court-ordered desegregation of public colleges and universities. Findings show evidence of gradual progress toward desegregation in postsecondary…

It is argued that the insights of African-American scholars have had limited impact on the dominant paradigm of the White intellectual establishment. Examples are given of scholars such as C. G. Woodson. The implications of African-American scholarship for teacher education are discussed. (SLD)

Discusses methods of improving the performance of integrated learning systems (ILSs). Topics addressed include the theoretical basis of ILSs; appropriate level of instruction; academic learning time; motivation; quality of instruction; a study of elementary students' use of ILSs; individualized and homogeneous group activities; mixed-ability…

This feature article examines changes needed in special education personnel preparation (such as increasing the supply of qualified personnel). Strategies for meeting these needs are discussed, including methods of using best practices and innovative training methods. An Outcomes-Based Teacher Education model (with proposed knowledge and skill…

Presents a learning model for science education and describes teacher interventions derived from the model to produce cognitive restructuring. Demonstrates how teacher interventions may be developed through a series of interventions, related activities, and comments. (MDH)

Proposes a two-year college general education model for at-risk students, utilizing six categories of study developed by Boyer and Levine: use of symbols for communication; shared membership in groups and institutions; interdependence of production and consumption; humans' relationship with nature; use of time; and shared beliefs and values. (PAA)

Discusses the potential that school mathematics has for being a source of exploration and discovery for students and teachers. Provides a process-oriented definition of understanding mathematics. Presents activities in which students construct computer and actual models of polyhedra and make conjectures regarding a medical research application of…

Highlights difficulties inherent in applying existing models of attitude-behavior relationships to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) risk behavior of African Americans. The relevant determinants of African-American risk behaviors may not be captured by these social psychological models that may ignore uniquely African-American issues.…

Despite efforts to increase graduate student diversity, recruitment and retention are difficult. Strategies include financial aid, faculty sensitivity to minority needs, minority faculty as role models and mentors, support systems, firm administrative commitment, and recruiting students in groups rather than individually. Student adjustment to the…

Describes a model of Total Quality Management (TQM) developed by the Association of Research Libraries. The issues, elements and processes of a comprehensive TQM-based transition, including commitment by management, linkage to organizational strategic planning, organizational culture, understanding customers, and quality teams are covered.…

Points out there has been an increase in curricular materials for the study of genocide. Maintains that teachers need a rationale for teaching about genocide to help them select appropriate content. Provides examples of rationales from leading educators and delineates three teaching models. Includes curricular resources and an eight-item…

In a survey of urban university students, ways of financing college (working, part-time attendance, residence with parents, and financial aid) were related to background variables (parent education, race/ethnicity, and high school grades) and to outcome variables. Among findings were that significant sex differences existed in effects of residence…