Describes findings of Rand analyses of New American Schools (NAS) approach to whole-school reform. Includes description of the Rand Corporation's role; a brief history of New American Schools; the conceptual framework of the Rand studies; and a summary of the findings grouped into three broad areas: the evolution of designs, implementation of the…

Graphic representations help learners comprehend, summarize, and synthesize complex ideas in ways that often surpass verbal statements. This article provides visual illustrations and presents a five-step process for training students to use graphic outlining techniques. Includes 17 references. (MLH)

Evaluates eclectic counseling theory in light of significant historical developments in counseling and against standard criteria of theoretical adequacy. Sees one powerful, positive function of eclectic theory to be its organization of information generated in pursuit of related, but disparate theories. Identifies ultimate criterion for counseling…

Considers the epistemological implications of a changing understanding of reality, based on contemporary connections between rhetoric as epistemic (questioning underlying assumptions about modernist conceptualizations of science and language) and quantum physics (rejecting the notion of an objective reality existing independent of observers).…

Any organized activity centered on human development could legitimately be seen as human resource development (HRD). A more holistic view defines HRD as a wide range of integrating processes aimed at developing greater purpose and meaning, higher performance, and greater capacity to respond to change, leading to more effective individuals, teams,…

Arts education promotes cognitive development and expands multiple intelligences. Research demonstrates how arts education is essential to educational attainment. (SK)

Approaches the study of emotions in organizations holistically, based on a proposed framework. Provides descriptive data that suggests the presence of the framework's major elements. States that future examination of emotions based on this framework should assist in understanding emotions, which are frequently ignored in a rational model. (PA)

Discusses principles of holistic education in the context of literature on spirituality and work by Matthew Fox, Palmer Parker, and Eastern authors. Suggests how spirituality leads to self-discovery through vocation, described as occupation in meaningful work. (Contains 32 references.) (SK)

Describes how the logical positivist perspective on indecision as an objective phenomenon has evolved. Explains how constructivist counselors view indecision as clients' subjective attempts to give meaning to crisis points in their lives. This view permits a conceptualization of career counseling as a process of articulating a clients' life theme.…

A career assessment plan that takes into account life experiences, personal circumstances, self-esteem, barriers, expectations, and feelings of those being assessed is more reflective of the whole person. Therefore, a plan can be formulated that is tailored to meet the career development needs of the participant. (Author/JOW)

The relational model posits that quality of learning depends on the relationship between learner and learning environment, especially the learner's perception of the environment. An environment that encourages deep learning approaches (critical thinking, reflection, criticism) enables complete understanding of subject matter. (SK)

Collaborative inquiry was facilitated among six nursing managers learning to be more holistic in their work. They moved through eight cycles of action-reflection as they attempted to improve communication and respect, increase self-understanding, and use new skills and understanding to build community throughout the hospital. (SK)

Identifies problems in codifying vocational knowledge, including inappropriate dualisms such as theoretical versus practical and omission of important tacit knowledge. Outlines Polanyi's ideas about tacit knowledge and presents a knowledge taxonomy as a possible strategy for codification and advocates a holistic teaching approach. (Contains 52…

In-depth interviews with 12 ethical vegans revealed the process of becoming vegetarian. Transformative learning proved to be a journey rather than a one-time decision. Mezirow's transformative theory does not adequately account for the power relations central to this process. Therefore, transformative learning should be viewed more holistically.…

Takes issue with scientific legibility studies which focus on isolating variables to obtain verifiable results, but which are not useful in the more complex and holistic design of specific type faces. Demonstrates visually the principles and attributes ending with Roxane, a typeface developed with certain principles in mind. (SC)