The author makes several prefatory observations on the hodgepodge nature of current social studies programs, and the lack of a functional (as opposed to descriptive) statement of the means and ends of social studies education. The following functional definition, developed by the staff of the Marin Social Studies Project, is offered: The social…

The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) developed a series of Data Element Dictionaries to primarily service the instructional function. This report, developed by the University of Georgia, clarifies and adds elements relating to research and service…

Twelve concepts utilized by Project I-C-E (Instruction-Curriculum-Environment) for integrating science, social studies, and language arts with environmental studies are elaborated in this booklet. The rationale for each concept is put forth together with a more detailed explanation of the concept. Topics considered include: energy, ecosystems,…

The purpose of this glossary is to help clarify communication among lay people and professionals by defining current terms--which are not self-explanatory--in the field of learning and reading disabilities. The terms selected for inclusion are those that might be encountered in the literature of the field, in psychological reports, in…

This volume defines, explains, and traces the origins of figures of speech and style in poetry. Using examples from the works of Shakespeare, Goldsmith, Byron, Emerson, and countless other poets--well known or obscure, such forms as similies, analogies, prosopopeia, metonomy, and many others are described. (Author/KS)

Article pointed out the difference in school administration with and without supervision by principals and prescribed two methods that principals should utilize in supervising their schools. (RK)

State offices of mental retardation were surveyed to determine current methods used to estimate the prevalence of mental retardation. (Author)

To use the words "multicultural education" is to diminish and make narrow an important educational concept. Education in a pluralistic society is necessarily multicultural. (JD)

The avant-garde film is defined, its audience and uses are discussed, and a listing of films and film-makers for a basic public library collection is provided. (MBR)

Examines a number of specimen terms of interest to librarians in various languages with a view to establishing the degree of ambiguity inherent in them and the extent to which the connotation of apparent equivalents in other languages matches. (Author)

Examines the conflict between one group of educators which is calling for a more complete, precise, expanded vocabulary and another group, which is calling for fewer terms and simpler meanings in the development of evaluation terminology. (CMV)

The author presents two competencies in the psychomotor domain and two in the cognitive domain which describe the physically educated high school student. (MJB)

Most cases of drug toxicity are direct consequences of drug misuse--either intentional or inadvertent. Discusses two types of drug interaction--synergistic and antagonistic. The former produces a combined effect greater than the sum of the effects of the individual drugs concerned; the latter is produced when the desired action of one drug is…

The author focuses on the possible opportunities for sport to contribute to the development of the individual and the extent to which participation in sport allows for the development of certain ethical categories. (Author/RK)

Argues the need for teacher professionalization, specific obstacles impeding it, including the meanings of the term and the rationalizations offered for not seeking it. Offers a strategy for pursuing and achieving the professionalization of teachers. (Author/RK)