The author reviews the history of the definition of autism, cites confusion over varying sets of diagnostic criteria, and reviews research on proposed behavioral grouping. (CL)

Health information and education are defined, and information fallacies, policy issues, resources, and effectiveness are discussed. (MBR)

The principle of uniform headings was designed primarily for the card catalog. The computerized catalog presents other problems, and economic factors, the capacity of the catalog, and the user's approach should all be considered in determining the course of its development. (MBR)

Attaching diagnostic labels to learning disabled children can add to their difficulties. (Author/SBH)

Seeks to assess the quality of comparison in comparative education. Examines both the prescriptive statements of leading practitioners and the actual practice of comparison found in three journals; the "Comparative Education Review, Comparative Education", and the "International Review of Education". (Author/RK)

Discusses a number of ideas related to the implementation of multicultural education in the core of national educational programs, the relationship of these ideas to changes in societal values and how these values affect goals for education. Uses busing and bilingual education in examining changes in values and the consequences these changes may…

Social Studies teachers must help students learn to think for themselves. The first part of this paper delineates alternative definitions of critical thinking. In the second part, two research and instructional models are examined. Part three suggests four research approaches and problems based upon the logical paradigm. (Author/RM)

This article examines some persistent paradoxes in the definition of the male role, and proposes a distinction between traditional and modern male roles. Four current perspectives on the problem of the male role are distinguished. (Author/AM)

Differences between cognitive development and social learning theories as they relate to moral development are assessed and an attempt is made to reconcile the points at dispute through the development of an alternate paradigm of the moral development process. Some material from Chinese and American socialization experiences is presented to show…

Examines the leadership ability of principals as it is and can be given the complexity of today's world. Discusses four dimensions of principal leadership--goal attainment, human processes, the socio-political context within which the school operates, and self understanding. (Author/RK)

Discusses a number of issues and problems related to the general topic of curriculum, including definitional problems and issues involving curriculum design, curriculum engineering, and curriculum theory. (JG)

An examination by a French lexicologist of four terms current in ecological movements: "ecologie,""environnement,""qualite de vie," and "ambiance." For each term, several French and English dictionary definitions are given and clarifying distinctions are made. In conclusion, four composite definitions are given. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

By knowing the indicators, parents can spot special talents in their youngsters and, by taking a few simple steps, can start the process of bringing these gifts to flower. (Editor)

Describes the initial efforts of the Nova Scotia Department of Education and the Atlantic Institute of Education in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to conduct a formative evaluation of a French language television series in order to suggest improvements for their own television programs. (Author/RK)

The author, a composer and the director of an electronic music lab, is concerned with developing an "aesthetic" in listening to electronic music. Describes an approach he has found to be successful with his students--one that provides "a mode of understanding, a vehicle for making aesthetic decisions". (Editor/RK)