Discusses the legal definition of emotional disturbance proposed by the federal government under PL 94-142. Reports how modifications in the original research definition damage the integrity of the research and the conceptual base from which the definition is drawn. Delineates problems inherent in the definition. (Author/RC)

"Permeation" of Catholic concepts and values into subject area materials can work, if carefully done, but a better way to reinforce Catholic consciousness is within the school environment, using truly Christian values as the basis for school methods and interpersonal relationships. (SJL)

Reviews recent literature on ethnicity, discussing definitional and conceptual problems in the field. Suggests that major problem areas can be resolved if general agreement is reached on what is meant by "ethnicity" and "ethnic groups," and if these concepts are used in the analysis of intergroup relations. (Author/GC)

Underscores the problems of misunderstanding and misrepresentation in competency-based education (CBE). Proposes a definition of CBE, acknowledging that it must be adapted to individual colleges. Offers a rationale for adopting a CBE framework and provides an inventory model to facilitate the assessment of the quality of a CBE program. (CAM)

Explores the meaning which children attach to time. Offers possible definitions of time and questions the reliability and validity of the standard unit of time as used in school laboratories. (GS)

Voluntary organizations are unaware of their potential as settings for learning and fail to distinguish between learning outcomes and instructional approaches. Adult educators can help such organizations by establishing a clear operational definition of adult education and developing plans for accomplishing educational goals. (SK)

Discusses assumptions and criticisms of rule-governed approaches to interpersonal communication research and theory. Outlines a definition of rules that does not require sole reliance on interpersonal actors' statements about their behavior or assumptions of communicator self-awareness. Suggests consideration of rules-based concomitants of…

Considers differing systems and variables used to distinguish city from city, and city from non-city. Reviews various approaches to urban description and classification, including those of novelists, social critics, and social scientists. Suggests that the uses of objective and subjective data are complementary rather than competing systems of…

Folklore has traditionally been excluded from the definition of the humanities. The value of folklore to the humanities is in providing an opportunity to view the tension between tradition and creativity, an appreciation of oral power, and an appreciation of cultural diversity. (JMF)

Presents 41 German words and phrases that are used in Spanish today. Definitions are provided and examples of their use in Spanish texts are given. (NCR)

The paper evaluates the empirical and theoretical basis upon which several recent studies reject the hypothesis of a visual-perceptual deficit in reading disabilities. (Author)

In this article, Black studies is described as both searching for and responding to meaning in the human experience through the Black experience. Based upon Thompson's distinction of ideational and operational roles in any healthy group, a model for administering Black studies programs at the university level is proposed. (GC)

This paper examines current Australian thought on definitions, time allotments, curriculum design, and theoretical orientation for career education at the secondary level. Australian career education objectives are compared to those of the United States. Several operational programs are described and problems for the future considered. (SJL)

The article offers guidelines for developing specialized programs for gifted students. Sections address rationale for a specialized program, definition of giftedness, identification strategies, program models (including B. Bloom's and A. Tannenbaum's models), curriculum models, and program evaluation. (SBH)

Presents a survey of opinions on the nature and usefulness of discourse analysis. The following topics are addressed: (1) discourse analysis and ideologies of power, (2) epistemological considerations, and (3) discourse analysis and interdisciplinary endeavors. (AMH)