A condensed review of the concepts of exploration and play is presented, followed by an outline of the major research findings. From this basis, gaps in the literature and new research directions are discussed. (Author/AM)

Points out current inadequacies in art teaching and shows some ways of getting to know more about the artistic qualities of things. Art education can sharpen the aesthetic response powers if the art teacher can effectively diversify learning activities. (Author/RK)

Considers the causes of retardation in educational achievement and the consequent need for appropriately qualified teachers to provide and advise on suitable remediation programs. (Editor/RK)

Discusses the relevance of applied performance testing to classroom testing and outlines strategies that teachers may take in incorporating this testing method into their classroom activities. (Author/RK)

Defines and traces the origins of the consumer movement and uses communication theories to explain the effects of the movement. Available from: Public Relations Review, Ray Hiebert, Dean, College of Journalism, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. (MH)

Describes a staff development framework having four main components: a definition, a mapping sentence, a description of participant roles, and an evaluation perspective. Conditions are discussed for judging the worth of staff development activities, and examples of such activities are analyzed to show how the evaluation perspective is used in…

Definitions of emotional abuse are discussed. Suggestions are made that can be implemented in the school and the family to protect children from emotional and physical abuse. (LM0)

Discusses some problems found in defining the term "musical preference." Gives a new definition for this term and discusses how this definition might be used to encourage further research in the area of structure and development of musical preference. Reports an investigation that explored this criterion. (RKM)

The paper addresses the confusion over the meaning of the term "generalization" when used in the literature on language disorders. Three distinct definitions of language generalization are compared corresponding to three prominent theoretic approaches to language acquisition and teaching. (Author/DB)

The article attempts to provide a definition of attention that has relevance for rehabilitation therapists working with the brain injured. A review of clinical studies suggests that, although behavioral aspects of attention are amenable to change and improvement, cognitive or information-processing changes are not so easily achieved. (Author/DB)

This paper reviews the implications of definitions of learning disabilities for the Regular Education Initiative. Since heterogeneity (i.e., developmental imbalances, intraindividual gaps) is characteristic of this population, regular classroom modifications alone are unlikely to meet these students' needs and thus special services will continue…

Outlines history of the environmental education movement in an effort to compile a definition for and a report on the current status of environmental education. Includes discussions of the founding of the American Society for Environmental Education and cooperation between environmentalists and industrialists. (DH)

Discipline-based curriculum development efforts in art seek to translate Barkan's theoretical recommendations into practice. One such effort--the discipline-based art education framework of Greer--is discussed. (Author/RM)