Describes floppy-disk and hard-disk based networks, electronic systems linking microcomputers together for the purpose of sharing peripheral devices, and presents points to remember when shopping for a network. (MBR)

Discusses the history of human ecology, providing a definition of this area of study. Also discusses human ecosystems as applied ecology and the values and ethics of the human environment. (JN)

Provides a basic definition of the systems approach and explains the school as an open social-technical system composed of five subsystems--goals and values, technical, psychosocial, structural, and managerial. Contrasts the systems approach with earlier management theories that emphasized particular subsystems and ignored others. (JHZ)

Examines a variety of metalinguistic tasks in terms of cognitive and linguistic prerequisites to their solutions. Argues that conceptualizing metalinguistic ability as reliance on (1) growth in analysis of knowledge of language and (2) increased control over cognitive operations makes it possible to relate metalinguistic ability to other language…

Trainers need to know how to identify and control silence as an important cue in nonverbal communication. A categorization of the types of silence in trainer behavior most frequently observed includes set and closure, wait-time, pause-time, discipline or control, confusion or disorganizational, transitional, humorous, and interactive silence, and…

Suggests teachers consider a microworld design for facilitating LOGO environments in their classrooms; defines microworld; discusses three stages of microworld design; and describes four levels of progressive involvement in the programing aspects of LOGO in which teachers must participate--learning colleague, programer, designer and consultant,…

Examines various approaches that have been taken to promote literacy and makes a plea for more research to clarify issues that will permit more useful definitions of literacy and more productive approaches to developing and enhancing literacy among youth and adults. (HOD)

Presents recent changes in the theory of moral stages, including a broadening of theoretical and research concerns, differentiation of "hard" and "soft" stages, clarification of the form-content distinction, revision of A and B substages, clarification of stages six and seven, discussion of moral action, and listing of nine…

Recent growth in programs for the gifted in Canada suggests that the deeply entrenched negative attitudes toward the gifted are changing, albeit slowly. Identifying gifted children is still a problem. The United States Office of Education's definitions of giftedness acknowledges a variety of ways of being gifted. (BRR)

How content analysis schemes which focus on inquiry can be used by science teachers in the selection of science textbooks is discussed. The meanings of the concept inquiry are clarified, and why inquiry should be a major concern of science educators is explained. (RM)

Tourette Syndrome, a condition characterized by involuntary muscular and verbal tics, is defined, its course described, incidence noted (possibly 1.6 percent of the population), etiology considered (from viewpoints of psychogenic and organic theories), treatment (primarily pharmaceutical therapy) discussed, and educational approaches examined.…

Results of a survey of state departments of public instruction regarding criteria for diagnosis of mental reardation within public schools are reported. States varied widely in their definitions and procedures. Many states deviated from AAMD (American Association on Mental Deficiency) guidelines even though AAMD guidelines are included in federal…

The article reviews trends in litigation, mainstreaming, definition, and adaptive behavior of mildly mentally retarded students. Guidelines are offered for establishing criteria of eligibility for placement in programs for the population. (CL)

Proposes a new definition to help determine the appropriate scope of the telecommunications curriculum. Considers implications for textbooks, courses, and the liberal arts tradition. (PD)

Poses the question of whether reading researchers should acknowledge that different definitions of reading are really geometries, each with its own set of theorems and means of validating its hypotheses. (FL)