Illustrates how conventional education has contributed to the fragmentation of life into divisions of "us" and "them" while problems such as environmental destruction and the threat of nuclear war require concerted action. Describes holistic education as an alternative, examining it in relation to three curriculum positions: transmission,…

The article maintains that a reductionist fallacy in the four major models (medical, psychological, behavioral, and cognitive strategy) underlying services to learning disabled students explains the efficacy problems that have long plagued the field. (Author/DB)

Describes development of assessment program for fitness where mental-emotional factors are considered in addition to physical factors. Introduces concept of "defensive living," whereby individuals seek to avoid hazards to good health. Estimates one's coronary age based on risk factors present. (Author/NB)

Scientific inquiry used in special education research has limited effectiveness and applicability to practice. Three interrelated areas are discussed in the context of improving research methodology and utilization: alternative approaches to research in special education; the class distinction between teachers and researchers; and practical…

Discusses specific selection criteria used in making collection development decisions and presents both a model for arriving at a selection decision, and a mechanism for assigning a priority to each selection. (CLB)

Past studies that apply the sociological definition of professionalism to librarianship are summarized, and recent criticisms of this definition are investigated. Alternative models of professionalism and concepts of theoretical knowledge and service are discussed, and a reexamination of the professional nature of librarians' work is proposed. (23…

Reviews research about the brain's hemispheric functions, emphasizing the practical implications and applications of bimodal language learning. Four pedagogical principles (contextualization, visualization, diversification, and personalization) that characterize any integrated approach to language teaching are also discussed. (CB)

An examination of financial management in higher education institutions covers the management process and related activities, organizational structure and assignment of responsibilities, interrelationships of financial management decisions and other areas of the institution, and the use and coordination of financial plans within the institution.…

Provides brief descriptions of models of general types of environmental leadership programs. Summarizes the characteristics of conventional approaches to teaching values and skills. Also, elaborates on four examples of leadership programs, reviewing their distinctive features. (ML)

Describes a computer-assisted language learning project at the University of Wuppertal (West Germany). It's hoped that teachers can overcome the two handicaps of the past--lack of teacher awareness of current audio-visual technical aids, as well as unsophisticated computer hardware--both problems by getting the opportunity to familiarize…

Presents a transcontextual model for intervening with families of underachieving school children. Reviews the literature, and presents the model with specific guidelines for implementation. Results of a pilot study indicate an improvement of general school functioning and of grade point averages in 81.3 percent of those surveyed. (Author/MCF)

Commenting on Dobbert et al's article in this issue, argues that the best data on the transmission of culture can be obtained by combining a variety of methods, focusing on one domain and on a limited set of hypotheses at a time. Believes that, ideally, collaborative studies are required. (RDN)

Dobbert et al defend their model of cultural transmission. In answering eight commentaries, focus is on (1) their holistic perspective on learning; (2) their desire to occupy a middle ground between ethnographic detail and generalized law; and (3) their attempt to place their holistic thesis within the ethnographic tradition. (RDN)

Examines wellness promotion and its use in higher education and considers the relationship of illness prevention, history, dimensions, and programing to wellness. Describes specific examples of wellness programs at six universities and suggests the need for further research into the effects of these programs on students. (JAC)

Described is a three-day political awareness program held prior to the 1980 election to help secondary students and community members examine the political process from a more holistic viewpoint. The program brought in a variety of speakers, including media persons, sociologists, political scientists, a lawyer, and a mayor, as well as political…