Using a constructionist framework in music, specifically through an emphasis on composition, is revolutionizing the field of music and education by bridging the gap between the novice and professional. Much of the research has been spearheaded by Jeanne Bamberger and others, who noted the computer's potential to highlight what it means to be a…

Argues that factors such as content, style, vocabulary, pattern structure, and language differences affect beginning reading achievement particularly for disadvantaged children who need materials devised especially for their circumstances. (MD)