In examining the concept "rural" and the rural sociologist's perspective towards the world, it is concluded that the concept "rural" is poorly understood for the purpose of "normal science," and that the world should be viewed as an ongoing process rather than stable fact. (KR)

Learning of the concept of horizontality by fourth graders was investigated. Comparisons by age and sex were made. (BB)

Suggestions are given for activities to use to introduce common and decimal fractions. Models are used initially and symbols are introduced slowly. Decimals are related to common fractions. (MP)

Eight classroom problems dealing with number concepts are presented and accompanied by suggestions for teacher use. (MP)

Points out that an aspect of Piaget's theory, the concept of stage, is being misrepresented through vague and incorrect use of the idea. (Author/GA)

The objective were to explore some of the ways in which the calculator can be used and to determine the effects. Areas covered are: computation, mathematics readiness, problem solving, and discovery learning. (MP)

Data were collected on tactics used when making a sequence of set comparisons in terms of more or equal number. (MP)

This problem solving strategy is illustrated by examples from the fields of algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and calculus. (MP)

Clarifies the concept "pluralism" with the use of a typology and points out that the most common conceptualization of pluralism throughout the country has inherent contradictions. Argues that it takes more than individuals and families to insure cultural diversity and that bilingual education is one way of assuring the survival of…

The author discusses four steps to strengthen career education as an educational theory, a curriculum concept, and an approach to reform: reiterate a commitment to educational reform, differentiate between ends and means, assume a more active leadership role toward achieving concensus of educational purpose, and continue theory-building and…

The process of value clarification may be defined in terms of specific patterns of language which students use and from which the teacher may reasonably infer that valuing is occurring. Provides an introduction on how one may incorporate a wide variety of media into valuing activities consistent with this approach to value clarification.…

Examines fourteen representative nonverbal behavior studies and identifies three significant conceptual problems. Proposes a new framework for nonverbal behavior theory development. (MH)

Examined the development of stable concepts of "boy" and "girl" in kindergarteners and first and second graders. Gender constance was explored in relation to: performance on conservation tasks; application of gender label to self or other; application of gender label to live person or pictorial representations; and sex role…

The generally bleak achievement scores of deaf children are contrasted with the near normal reports of both IQ and conceptual development. (Author)

Media professionals will have an effective impact upon education if they extend their administrative functions of organizing and controlling to include the managerial functions of planning and motivating. The successful media manager needs knowledge and skills in three areas--technical, human, and conceptual. (CMV)