Using a reflective case-study methodology, I conducted an innovative method in my inclusive/special education course, informed by the Communities of Practice literature and interprofessional collaboration. The student participants, in groups, accomplished an assignment designed to support a learner with a disability/exceptionality by including in…

In a policy climate driven by tests and external mandates, theories of school reform that place teachers, their knowledge, and their relationships at the heart of school improvement have garnered attention as promising alternatives. Yet little exists in print about how such theories actually work or what these approaches look like in practice.…

The literature on higher education acknowledges the importance of context to the effective completion of research by postgraduate students but overlooks to study the importance of this factor for academics in higher education. The research reported here explores the extent to which academics in higher education sense that their research engages…

In a lighthearted yet serious look at academic deanship, stories are recounted regarding the dean's role in such matters as tenure decisions, budgeting, affirmative action, and coping with demands of faculty, department chairs, vice-presidents, parents, and students. Current practices in academic administration are described in a humorous manner.…

Criticizes the way reviewers comment on research proposals. Recommends reviewers be more openminded and less sarcastic, and offer constructive criticism in their reviews. (MS)

Two teachers of expository writing at the college level observed each other's teaching. Their collaborative analysis of each other's work became a source of learning and change. (Author/LHW)

Outlines results from research on the first year of the California Mentor Teacher Program. The study addressed the experiences, perceptions, and opinions of 93 mentor teachers in 7 Northern California counties. (9 references) (MD)

In an attempt to unearth the characteristic communication practices of mathematical seminars, the perceptions and beliefs about them held by regular attendees, and the normative ideals about communication in the mathematics community, this paper considers how communication in math is an integral part of how mathematicians do their work. Responding…

Compares the personal channel of training and the impersonal channel of publication for recruitment to scientific theories considers both number of recruits and degree of affiliation. Examines social effects of training as seen through associates' perceptions of traits and attitudes of theorists. Analyzes correlations between perceptions and…

A brief discussion of the cultural and language communications problems" that exist between state public administrators and scientists from technologically-oriented corporations who are hired by state governments to analyze social problems. (Author/AA)

Consideration of the role of nonverbal communication equips students with the ability to maintain effective relationships in a business setting. (SK)

Suggests two methods by which the graduate student tutor may deal with some of the problematic situations created by his/her being neither exactly a student nor quite yet a professional. (HOD)

Reviews developments which contributed to the appearance of Adolescent Medicine; applies sociological concepts regarding (1) attitudes toward specialization in medicine and (2) segmentation in specializations; and discusses the implications of developments within adolescent medicine. (Author/DB)

Analyzes the elementary principal's lonely position as one separate from teachers but not closely associated with other administrators. Outlines four points to consider if a principal is to have a better work life. (IRT)

Considered fundamentally a scientific enterprise, evaluation research also requires artistic skills. The latter are essential to in-house evaluators, more so than to extrainstitutional evaluators. A training model is suggested. (Author/GK)