Proposes the theory that the "semantic fluidity" of legal terminology, far from being an obstacle to the carrying out of the law, is essential to the functioning of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches in a cost-effective manner. (AM)

Discusses paronyms, with reference to translation, and related forms such as synonyms, polysemes, and false cognates. (AM)

The current status of the Rosenzweig Picture-Frustration (P-F) Study a measure of aggressive verbal behavior in response to frustration at the developmental levels of the child, the adolescent and the adult, is described. (Editor)

Discusses the problem of illiteracy among youth and adults in Australia and the country's problems and efforts in assessing literacy. (SH)

Explores the concept of need in adult education literature in view of assessing its usefulness for practitioners and clarifying the issues which remain to be debated by researchers and practitioners alike. One of the major conclusions is that need assessment literature stresses technological at the expense of philosophical and normative…

If educators are to successfully address the needs of the individual learner, they must understand what the word individual means. They must relate teaching style to individual learning preference. (Author)

The article suggests that a separate process of social integration labeled enculturation is able to function in a society where a culturally pluralistic view is fostered, and where this pluralistic view results in a sense of peoplehood. (NQ)

Considers some building-level public relations ideas that work with various publics--students, staff, parents, general taxpayers, and others. Presents 20 ideas, already proven useful and representing a variety of starting points, from which people can shape their own programs to suit their personal needs. (Author/RK)

Defining successful intelligence as ability to adapt to environment to accomplish goals leads to radical reconceptualization of "good student." A project testing high school students for four kinds of achievement (memory, analytical, creative, and practical) discovered that students placed in instructional sessions matching their ability…

Describes and discusses the term "reflective practice," discussing John Dewey's and Donald Schon's statements on the term and levels or stages of reflective practice as understood by M. Van Mannen and by P. King and K. Kitchener. Discusses a teacher's reflective practices. (SR)

Under current law, public and private institutions must educate children with disabilities just as they educate other children. Inclusion becomes a civil-rights issue when special-education students' rights are perceived to be violated because of unequal treatment due to segregated programs. A survey of attendees at a summer training institute on…

Explores some of the factors leading to calls for post-tenure evaluation. Compares the definitions of post-tenure review. Examines the arguments posed by advocates and opponents of post-tenure evaluation. Identifies the fundamental elements of an effective post-tenure review. (PA)

The Multiple Menu Model is a practical set of planning guides that teachers can use to design indepth curriculum units. This model differs from traditional approaches by balancing content and process, involving students as inquirers, and exploring knowledge's structure and interconnectedness. Components include menus for knowledge, instructional…

Agrees with Feuer, Towne, and Shavelson's article about scientific culture and educational research and with the National Research Council Report upon which it was based, but contends that science does not mean the same thing to everyone, nor have distinctions between educational science and other sciences been well made in either report. Examines…