Presents a response to "The Ecology of School Psychology: Examining and Changing Our Paradigm for the 21st Century" (this issue). The author suggests two internal challenges to school psychology that impede further transformation toward the practice of an ecological paradigm. (GCP)

Investigates teachers' implementation and practice of reciprocal teaching (RT) in 2 elementary schools. The obstacles they encountered and modifications made to RT were examined in vivo. Teachers modified their practice of RT, and the authors examined their modifications. Theory and guidelines that can be used to help teachers with the…

Links the notion of "centering communication" to a recent conference theme, "Translating Our Scholarship Into Practice." Begins with some cursory observations about how the theory-practice relationship tends to play out in the organizational communication field. Poses some questions that might steer educators to revise it. (SG)

Challenges two common assumptions in the literature on Knowledge Management: that knowledge originates in the individual and that once made explicit, subsequent interpretation of the representations of knowledge in symbolic form is unproblematic. Argues that the key to understanding the generation and sharing of knowledge is the role of text as…

Describes a multitheoretical, multilevel (MTML) model to study the management of knowledge networks. Considers theoretical mechanisms for emergence of knowledge networks and presents empirical findings about the emergence of knowledge networks. Concludes that it is necessary to utilize MTML models to integrate multiple social and communication…

Couples' dilemmas revolve around vantage points in their relationships. The purposes of this article are to discuss direct ways of assisting students to integrate theory into practice, to provide an integrated picture of how varying empirical findings dealing with couples could be pieced together to train beginning therapists, and to better assess…

Explores the possibility of theory integration in career development and counseling, focusing primarily on bridging the gap between objectivist/positivistic and constructivist approaches. The potentiality of combining concepts from varied theories into a preliminary framework is discussed. (Contains 41 references.) (GCP)

This rejoinder is a follow-up to the recent "Family Journal" article "Have Families Fared Well from Welfare Reform? Educating Clinicians about Policy, Paradox, and Change." In this rejoinder, the authors offer practical suggestions for family clinicians and related social service professionals working with families leaving welfare. (Contains 31…

Integrates the counseling theories of Individual Psychology and Interpersonal Theory. This integration provides a social/interpersonal approach to conceptualize clients' problems and address them in counseling. The integrated approach presents a structure for assessment of clients' developmental experiences as well as a counseling approach that…

Proposes that in order to move beyond the simple identification of risk factors, scientific suicidology needs to give greater attention to the critical role of theory in guiding inquiry and advancing the understanding of suicidal behaviors. This article argues the importance of theoretical grounding from the perspective of psychological science…

Attempts to understand and relate only a part of the theory of Northrop Frye in "Anatomy of Criticism" and its implications for critical reading. Suggests that if theory is used as a practical basis for literature education then educators must not abuse the privilege and simply use the theory without reflection. (SG)

Argues that cultural diversity can be advantageous or detrimental for organizations depending on organization members' communication. Introduces three forms of communication (ethnocentric, modernistic and cosmopolitan) explored by W. Barnett Pearce, each of which differs in deeply held assumptions. Overviews the implications of cosmopolitan…

Examines the critical literature that explores the concept of judgment. Tries to disrupt the "silence" with respect to "theoretical productivity" that some scholars believe marks the field. Suggests that conceptually-oriented criticism provides a rather clear alternative to methodologically-driven criticism and the social science model of…

Scientific, positivistic approaches to education have often circumvented, or even suppressed, alternative knowledge domains such as those of indigenous systems of medicine. In the postindustrial era, knowledge paradigms will become more holistic, context-dependent, and integrative, narrowing the gap between theory and practice. Contains 27…

Reviews 1988 literature on career development and counseling. Addresses career development theories and their application, career intervention, career exploration motives and constraints, and problems in career decision making. Emphasizes conceptual contributions offering new perspectives on career choice and development, research reports stating…