A definition of evaluation use incorporates four major types of use: (1) allocative, direct use; (2) conceptual enlightenment; (3) impact on organizational policies and practice; and (4) contribution to the management of the organization. Implications for research studies that incorporate this definition of use are presented. (Author/LC)

Traces the different social, ethnic, and racial connotations of the word "mulatto" since the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Stresses the fact that in Spanish America, the word more often referred to individuals of Black and American Indian admixture than to those of Black and White (Spanish) admixture. (GC)

Provides an overview of the methods and content of philosophical analyses of the concept of teaching. Contrasts selected analyses by Hirst and Komisar to show how different conclusions about teaching can be reached. Comments on the relevance of conceptual analyses to instructional practice. (DMM)

Presents an expanded definition of creativity consisting of four modes (subconscious, imagistic, cognitive, and actualizing); four dimensions of a sequence of developmental skills (perceiving, affecting, intellecting, and responding); and four processes (fluency, flexibility, elaboration, and originality). Two guidelines for increasing students'…

The use of the term "monitoring" in the literature is reviewed, making a distinction between (1) regulatory and descriptive monitoring and (2) among source, ambient, and effects monitoring. Descriptive monitoring is examined in detail, including a model (research, problem, action) and a role-playing exercise. (DC)

Discusses the lack of consensus among social studies educators as to definition of and rationale for the field. The relationships between social studies rationales and goals and between goals and objectives are examined. (RM)

This paper outlines the major features of educational bureaucracy today, notes the myths about bureaucracy, and suggest ways of more effectively coping with the bureaucratic phenomenon. (Author/KC)

The difficulty in defining the terms "the humanities" and "nontraditional learners," it is suggested, lies in the breadth of the terms. The programs described involve people who have reached an age of legal and social responsibility and who are exploring the best ideas and things humans have produced. (MLW)

Briefly defines six gifted and talented areas, to make the point that academic talent is not the only form of giftedness. Lists some exemplary educational strategies for the psychosocially, underachieving, and culturally different gifted. (SJL)

Focusing on training as it relates to adult education, this article provides three definitions of adult education and discusses three categories of adult educators. It is noted that trainers work with people who see themselves essentially as adults, and in that sense trainers are adult educators. (LRA)

The strengths and weaknesses of the fields of curriculum development and instructional development are discussed in a father-and-son letter exchange. (MLF)

Among findings were standardized testing and other inappropriate practices, apparent confusion over the definition of giftedness, and lack of understanding regarding identification measures under each of the federal definition's categories. (Author/SB)

Three major problems are discussed in relation to helping disturbed children: assessment practices, the nature of emotional disturbance, and the treatment of emotional problems. The need for objectively defining emotional problems and rationally designing programs to meet individual child needs is stressed. (Author)

Summarizes the arguments against the use of the term "mass" in communication research based on confusions which relate it to the theses of mass society theory or the notion that the term is too simple for the complex nature of communication. (JMF)

Defines the meaning of the American expression "convenience food," quoting definitions given by dictionaries and specialized publications. Discusses the problem of finding the exact equivalent of this expression in French, and recommends some acceptable translations. (MES)