Updates review of literature on family therapy approaches to adolescent disturbances (Breunlin and Breunlin 1979), revealing significant developments in theory, practice, and research and highlighting new themes and continuing trends in literature on family therapy with adolescents. Review reveals that conjoint family therapy has emerged as…

Rebuts arguments raised against computer assisted instruction (CAI). The potential problems of CAI relating to health, negative pedagogical effects, theoretical limitations, costs, and teachers' attitudes are discussed. Those who incorporate CAI have a responsibility to ensure its best possible use and limit its negative effects. (CB)

Identifies seven myths about counselor supervisor roles and activities dealing with theory, roles, process, and professional issues. Offers suggestions for improving the congruence between supervision literature and actual practice. (Author/NB)

Describes and examines the taxonomic linguistic system, a multi-level classification of language. Notes that this system not only formed the basis for all reading instruction, but also influenced reading research. Argues that this system should be replaced by one less simplistic and more realistic. (MM)

Emphasizes mutuality of science and practice, and discusses problems of better linkage between psychological science and professional practice. Discusses current status of scientist-practitioner model; argues for need to move beyond textbook accounts of scientific process; discusses war of words regarding nature of psychological science; and…

Explains that cultural practices appeals to developmental researchers as a construct that contextualizes development and provides a way of bringing together thinking, doing, feeling, and becoming. Describes five propositions in general terms and offers an indication of how the concept of practice has been translated into research. (BAC)

The Action Learning Group is a strategy used in a nursing diploma/degree program to bridge the theory-practice gap. Techniques of reflective learning through group discussion allow students to become aware of the sources of their experience and beliefs and to move toward accountability and responsibility. (SK)

Reviews concepts of graphic design (where central concerns are aesthetics and popular notions of communication processes) to examine assumptions about the generation and location of meaning which underlie these frameworks. Proposes a cultural studies perspective as an alternative, in which the relationships between meaning production and cultural…

Critical incident analysis, combining actual experiences with structured reflection, can facilitate learning from clinical practice and develop interpersonal skills and self-awareness. (SK)

Belke and Spetch's (1994) work with pigeons on choice between reliable and unreliable reinforcement is discussed. Hypothetical applied examples address variables that influence preference for unreliable reinforcement, including signaling and its context, conditioned reinforcement, and duration of reinforcement schedules. Implications regarding…

Starts with an imaginary conversation between Ella Flagg Young and John Dewey discussing what leadership should be. A more serious critique identifies fallacies in traditional thought about leadership. Leadership theorists must abandon these fallacies and imagine leadership that emphasizes coordinating resources for teaching professionals; creates…

The Dakota Leadership Education and Development program was implemented in North and South Dakota rural communities. The model emphasizes empowerment of community leadership, enhancing horizontal and vertical linkages, developing local participation, and establishing external collaborations in six sectors: education, religion, medicine, politics,…

Explores procedures for improving the teaching of reading through the use of a direct instruction staff development model based on research that includes the application of five principles of effective staff development. Includes theory presentation, demonstration, guided practice, classroom practice, feedback, and coaching. (PRA)

Argues for the abolition of teacher supervision, drawing on research into teaching realities and complexities; research about teachers' feelings, attitudes, and experiences regarding supervision; and studies on the failure of supervision to effect any improvements in teaching once teachers have been tenured. Supervision as currently practiced will…

Discusses consumer researchers' and consumer practitioners' differing cultures, identifies practitioners' needs, and offers research priorities that support the improvement of consumer education. (Author)