To accept accountability, the author says, educators must know the dangers involved in misapplication of the concept. They must also know how to reduce these dangers by becoming involved in the pre-planning, implementing, evaluating, and follow-up stages. (Editor)

Proposes that in comparing time-limited and time-unlimited treatments, it is important to operationally define each to stimulate the desired expectancies in each condition. Discusses the article by Kelly and Stone (1982). Delineates some important parameters of time manipulations. (Author)

Evaluates definitions of sexual harassment adopted by undergraduate institutions for use in grievance procedures and policy statements and analyzes their purpose, range, and effect. Explores ways of improving these definitions and suggests that a definition must be flexible and should reflect the victim's perspective. (Author/MJL)

Contends that the traditional division of communication study into interpersonal, group and public, and mass communication is inadequate because it ignores the pervasiveness of media. Proposes that media be incorporated in definitions of communication. Examines the category of "mediated interpersonal communication" and suggests it be placed in an…

Defines the term "independent" and discusses factors affecting independent productions, such as finance, production, distribution, and audiences. (PD)

Literature is reviewed indicating that programs serving handicapped and nonhandicapped preschool children have been labeled inconsistently, with few attempts to identify specific variables which discriminate program types. Suggested are the terms "integrated special education" (with a high proportion of handicapped) and "mainstreamed" (with a low…

Introduces the basic terminology and capabilities of computers, describes software for children, provides guidelines for choosing hardware, briefly characterizes computer languages, and discusses the use of computers in early childhood education. (RH)

Predictions by William C. Rhodes about the future of caregiving and treatment for children with deviant behavior are considered in terms of a redefinition of deviance (which the author says is not occurring); bureaucracy and authority (which have become more powerful, the author suggests); and emergence of self help groups. (CL)

Focusing on general education literature published in the last five years, summarizes current concerns. Focuses on definitions of general education, its content and outcomes, and new curricular developments. (DMM)

Briefly discusses the nature of networks and outlines the functions and services performed by networks within the educational community. Specific emphasis is placed on the importance of networks to libraries and other organizations which are providers of educational information. A seven-item bibliography is included. (JL)

The author discusses the concepts of community most appropriate to adult education, integrating various theoretical perspectives. He presents a conceptual typology of three dimensions of community practice: adult education for the community, adult education in the community, and adult education of the community. (Author/SK)

College students learned English vocabulary words using a keyword or no-strategy control technique. The keyword technique did not enhance recall of the actual vocabulary word when the definition was given unless the vocabulary word per se was integrated in memory before presentation of vocabulary word-definition pairings. (Author/RD)

Considers evidence on the criteria and characteristics of critical period phenomena with respect to endogenous and exogenous influences. Describes and evaluates methodology of critical period research and discusses past attempts at subclassification of the field and "recovery of function" as a refutation of the critical period…

Following a brief overview of the development of the concepts of "efficiency" and "effectiveness," this article relates the concepts to minimum cost and customer satisfaction and states that administrators should discuss with the community the limitations and constraints under which schools operate. (Author/MLF)

Argues that the issue of literacy goes beyond the acquisition of basic skills and examines the principles of classical humanism as a source for a definition of literacy. Proposes emphases on cultural literacy, social and moral questions, and genuine community as components of humanistic education. (DMM)