The author considers definitions of "aesthetic," especially that offered by Woodrow Wilson in his essay on Adam Smith. Her major contention is that too much of aesthetic and other education is not very aesthetic, for it does not excite both senses and intellect nor develop the ability to generalize. (Author/SJL)

Describes roles of leadership and management and the relationship between them. Suggests that, in order for a principal to be an effective leader, he must attempt to meet the needs of the teachers, keeping in mind primarily the goal of the organization. (JD)

Translations and descriptions are given in French for a number of English food terms: convenience foods, fast foods, fast foods industry, fast foods restaurant, frozen foods, deep frozen foods, fast frozen foods, quick frozen foods, dry frozen foods. (MSE)

Educator John Dewey believed that education should reflect and influence the structure of the society it serves. The school can free and develop individuals' capacities without respect to race, sex, or economic status, thus helping to insure a culturally plural society. (Author/GC)

Discusses philosophy, facts, and opinions regarding the definition of computer literacy; presents suggested computer literacy course content; and recommends delivery systems or methodologies that can be used for instructional purposes. (Author)

In view of the call by reformers and critics for a new definition of education itself, the author investigates some of the difficulties in formulating such a definition by utilizing the study of language as well as linguistics, semantics, and etymology. (Author/SJL)

Lists terms from current sociopolitical language, continuing from an earlier issue of "Yelmo" and covering the second half of the alphabet, "J" to "X". Provides definitions and context quotations for all items, and in some cases, notes on their historical origin. Includes borrowings from English and from some regional…

Several definitions of education are reviewed and the intentions of the educators who proposed them are viewed in historical perspective. Various educational objectives and philosophies are explored. (JN)

Among findings are that issues involving teaching techniques, teacher training, and problems of definition are the main areas needing resolution; that better teaching techniques for children with learning disabilities are of paramount importance; and that some 60 percent of 108 survey respondents considered reading to be the most important…

Examines the issue of professional certification for educational technologists. The definitions of certification, accreditation, and licensure are presented, as well as the benefits and pitfalls of certification programs and the role of professional organizations, including AECT. Five related readings are suggested. (BK)

Discusses lexicographic theory, various problems and models behind dictionary construction, and the role of the "cultural dictionary." (AM)

Examines the relationship among dictionaries, language, discourse, and ideology. The nature of the definition and the object of the dictionary's description are discussed. (AM)

The scope of the humanities in tradition, literature, and history is discussed. (JMF)

The authors describe some of the conceptual work in progress at the Resource Center for Community Education, University of Massachusetts at Amherst. (Author/MLF)

Speakers of languages having only one verb "to know" (e.g., Japanese) have difficulty with the two verbs "wissen" and "kennen". Tables are given showing sentence types and degrees of frequency. Various linguistic aspects are considered. Three dictionaries are cited and the inadequacy of their definitions are pointed out. (IFS/WGA)