The major philosophical issues surrounding the concept of intelligence are reviewed with respect to the problems surrounding the process of defining and developing artificial intelligence (AI) in computers. Various current definitions and problems with these definitions are presented. (MP)

The author presents intelligence and learning as theoretically and empirically separate concepts. Examining Spearman's "g" factor and the evolution, phylogeny and psychometrics of intelligence, he concludes that "g" is of dominant importance in scholastic learning. He notes some implications for equal educational opportunity.…

Though the terms "talent" and "talent loss" can be defined several ways, social scientists and educators doing research define them in surprisingly uniform and limited ways. Some of the fallacies and limitations of these definitions are pointed out and some alternative approaches are suggested. (Article originally published in…

Examines corresponding bank terms in Canadian and American usage. (AM)

The purpose of this paper is to examine the various decisions associated with evaluation, provide some sort of structure and terminology for them, and then determine where (within this structure) the crucial value judgments lie. One result of such analysis will be a definition of evaluation. (Author/CTM)

It is possible to outline neighborhood categories based on residential attitudes of neighborhood identification. These three neighborhood categories are: (1) emergent; (2) traditional; and (3) immediate. Each category is likely to make different kinds of demands on policy makers. (RLV)

A study of sexism and sexist language in definitions, illustrations, and the selection of words to be included in five leading collegiate dictionaries. (DD)

The article focuses on decisions to be made in planning and implementing programs for gifted and talented students, including resolving issues in the following areas: definition of giftedness, identification, establishing the climate for success, delineation of program objectives and activities, evaluation, and dissemination. (CL)

The article discusses the implementation of services to gifted and talented (G/T) public School students in Ohio including a schedule for establishing the program, definition of G/T, use of pre-existing resources in the schools, establishment of 10 task force groups, and community support. (PHR)

Examines various approaches to the teaching of word meanings in the second language classroom, including the use of translation, visual aids, and direct methods. (AM)

Discusses the concept of the "social drama" and methods for teaching civilization on the basis of authentic texts. A response from the co-author (Pucheu, Rene) of an analysis of the election process in France is appended. (AM)

Defines and examines the creative process and discusses the functions of the left and right hemispheres of the brain. (RK)

Proposes a narrow and more manageable definition of creativity in order to consider the question of whether and how children's art-making may be said to be creative. (Author/RK)

Describes efforts by the Michigan State Board of Education to implement a Six Step Accountability Model as a method for developing goals for public education. (RK)

"Earnings capacity" is suggested as an alternative to "annual money income" as an indicator of economic status. The socioeconomic and demographic determinants of poverty as measured by earnings capacity and by annual money income are compared and contrasted. (WL)