The necessity of incorporating both theory and practice in translation an interpretation pedagogy has always been emphasized by trainers at translation and interpretation departments. Situated learning activities, as most scholars agree, are environments where students can achieve deep learning by putting theory into practice. The view presented…

This document notes that researchers study the processes involved in judgment and decision making and prescribe theories and models that reflect the behavior of the decision makers. It addresses the various models that are used to represent judgment and decision making, with particular interest in models that more accurately represent human…

The author presents a selective but detailed account of the proceedings of the November 1986 conference of the German Association of Adult Education Centers, from a British point of view. A theme running through the proceedings is the political empowerment of adult education. A section comparing British and German adult education issues is…

Presents action-theoretical approach to evaluation of career development programs based on constructionist epistemology. Propositions from action-theoretical perspective center around career and action as related, interpretative constructs. Propositions give rise to implications for evaluation of career programs that address ongoing nature of…

Proposes client self-instruction during counseling as an appropriate focus for ethogenic research. Summarizes philosophical and historical background; proposes research questions, methods, and designs. Suggests adoption of theoretical and methodological perspectives might lead to a closer dialogue between scientists and practitioners in counseling…

Task-based learning (TBL) is a method used to develop transferable skills in radiography students. It involves developing in-depth understanding of concepts and mechanisms underlying tasks as well as capability to perform them. TBL forms the basis of clinical practice modules that contextualize knowledge. (Contains 23 references.) (SK)

Outlines origins and evolution of family interaction research and argues that such research suffered from insufficient integration of implications of clinical viewpoint of family systems theory into research procedure. Describes experimental method for evaluating public verifiability of complex clinical notions. (Author/NB)

Proposes and illustrates criteria for the conduct of cognitive-mediational therapeutic research as part of larger proposal for multifaceted inquiry into therapeutic events and effects. Explores implications of proposal for relationship between scientific theory and professional practice in counseling psychology. (Author/NB)

Examines some of the sources of bias that enter into counselors' formulations of causal hypotheses and client problem representations. Presents a study of the think-aloud protocols of 32 counseling psychologists as they examined the file of a clinically diagnosable individual, and explores the implications of the findings for the training of…

Examines nature of career problems, drawing out common features that pervade any particular instance. On basis of commonality, proposes common standard for career counseling theory, research, and practice. Notes that significance of identifying common standard is that field is so diverse in theory and practice that there appears to be little basis…

Teacher training reform in Yugoslavia is discussed in this article. Described are changes made during the 80's, curriculum content, practical training components, conflicts among teacher educators, and problems associated with locating practice teaching sites. (IAH)

Discusses (1) the type of relationship between educational research and teacher education most likely to produce effective teachers; (2) current models of the relationship between teacher education and educational research; and (3) necessary changes to resolve the differences between the first two issues. (SM)

In Qualified Vocational Instruction, one-third of instructional time consists of advanced application of theory in the workplace. Evaluation of a Swedish pilot project suggests that it is successful, but possible future paths (integration, separation, continuation, or liquidation) depend on political choices about the public/private role. (SK)

Action research exhibits great variety because of the many possible discourses and different ways in which it can be theorized and practiced. The paper describes the discourse of the researcher and of the facilitator; neither incorporates a critical theorization of subjectivity which can help create change through action research. (SM)

In an interdisciplinary approach to improve faculty members' teaching competencies in higher education at the University of Innsbruck (Austria), an action research type of program proved most suitable to promote reflective professionality across the disciplinary boundaries. After an introductory session individual projects were initiated, in which…