Contains text of a speech presented at one of eight 2-day forums which discusses the contribution industrial arts should make to a total program of education. (Editor/SB)

Asks practicing reading professionals for their conceptions of critical reading to determine the amount of agreement between their definitions and the research evidence of the definition of critical reading. References. (VJ)

Increased understanding of the parameters of early childhood education, and the ways they interact and influence each other, may help educators to more successfully translate theory into practice. (NH)

The author identifies trends in the direction of (1) tighter interpretation of the learning disabilities definition, (2) reduction of nonproductive paperwork and meetings, (3) closer relationship with State Departments of Education as they interpret new guidelines, (4) reduction in unproven remedial approaches, and (5) coordinated effort to insure…

The news media constantly uses words and references that require specific knowledge and understanding if the public is to grasp the substance and implications of events and developments concerning the Islamic religion. Most frequently encountered Islamic terms and ideas are explained. (RM)

Summarizes legal and institutional definitions and policies regarding sexual harassment in academic settings; reviews current research on the problem; and suggests that, while legal, institutional, and operational definitions and conclusions concerning sexual harassment in academic institutions vary, evidence indicates that the problem exists in…

Educational adequacy can be defined in six ways: as minimum standards of knowledge; internal school efficiency; internal efficiency for equity; and external efficiency in students' social functioning, job markets, or equity. Each definition implies different goals and different methods of estimating the financial requirements of adequate…

This paper explores the debates which have contributed to the conceptual development of global education. The meaning of global education is clarified by exploring the relationship between various world views and the purposes of global education. The author contends that these perspectives determine the content and purpose of global education. (BW)

A working definition of optometry is given, and four areas for evaluation of clinical competency are outlined: the abilities to develop professional interpersonal relationships with patients and colleagues, determine the specific procedures, and interpret and use clinical data. Student evaluation methods are noted. (MSE)

Defines the nature of curiosity, relates curiosity to exploration and discovery processes, examines the teacher's role in using student curiosity as an educational resource, and discusses the characteristics of curiosity in the school child. A figure illustrating the curiosity arousal curve and a reference list are included. (JL)

Provides an overview of the impact of computers, particularly microcomputers, on school libraries and learning resources centers, with an emphasis upon computer technology and the types of library operations computers can perform. A glossary of vocabulary from the computer field, a reference list, and a 26-item bibliography are included. (JL)

Reviews definitions of the concept of cultural pluralism. Suggests criteria for defining and measuring the concept and develops a typology of cultural pluralism suitable for makinq comparative analyses. Relates types of pluralism thus identified to variations in ethnic political activity, with emphasis on Canada. (Author/MJL)

Presented are common words and phrases which are encountered in the statistical analysis of test results. Included are analysis of the mid-point, distribution of scores, calculation of scaled scores, test reliability, item analysis, and coefficients of reliability. (CS)

Explores differences between teachers' typifications of boys and of girls as pupils in nursery schools in Britain and summarizes teachers' commonsense theories of these sex differences. For journal availability, see EJ 222 605. (Author/DB)