Notes that, although social work credits itself for using biopsychosocial perspective, "bio" is virtually absent from profession's knowing and doing. Review of areas in which biological knowledge is growing ("biology of hope"--psychoneuroimmunology, for example--and the new biomedical approach to mental health) yields some ideas about how theory…

Uses French feminist theory and the imagery of hands to explore what has been called the hidden or atrophied essence of feminism. Explains how pedagogy derived from such a conjunction enables students to write critically, break bonds of domination, and celebrate choice. Shows how to transfer these theories into classroom practice. (HB)

Examined whether significant relationship exists between inviting characteristics of teachers and effectiveness of these teachers as rated by their principals. Findings on 235 teachers revealed that certain attitudes that parallel concept of "inviting" teacher behaviors seem to correlate with effective teacher performance as measured by…

Explored relationship between the characteristics of adulthood and the assumptions of invitational theory. Findings from surveys completed by 722 politicians, businesspersons, and teacher educators revealed that respondents' views regarding adulthood revolved around 2 primary factors: sense of responsibility and sense of religion. Findings support…

Notes that empirical clinical practice has become important approach to social work practice. Analyzes metatheoretical and methodological justification for empirical clinical practice. Based on analysis, concludes that argument for empirical clinical practice as dominant approach to social work practice is weak and that alternative approaches…

The revised Stetler model of research utilization has six phases: preparation, validation, comparative evaluation, decision making, translation/application, and evaluation. It can be used to facilitate application of nursing research findings at the practitioner level. (JOW)

Responds to article by Richardson (1993). Argues that career psychologists suffer less from adherence to established theories than from lack of systematic, theory-based research programs. Contends that most effective way to improve theory and research in vocational psychology is to identify new theoretical insights that merit attention and to…

Suggests that the Spin Doctor is a new communication role, and raises questions about its relationship to the traditional public relations model. Discusses the implication of this new role for mass communication theory and for the practice of journalism. (SR)

An often tacit corollary of emphasizing the newest trends in education is ignorance of our educational past. The contemporary social community of educators resembles a teacher with only five years of memory. This article explains the importance of educational history, particularly curriculum development history of the 1940s. Thoroughly…

Although educational theories currently assert a hearty multiculturalism, the gap between theory and instructional practice may never have been greater. This article examines what school practices are being undertaken in the name of multicultural education, teachers' efforts to integrate multiculturalism into the regular curriculum, and teacher…

Outlines potential benefits of having prospective teachers explore the literature concerning philosophies of education. Illustrates contributions in the context of the philosophy of science. (MDH)

Presents brief profiles of four teachers/researchers in industrial arts/technology education: Frederick Gordon Bonser, William Warner, R. Lee Hornbake, and Donald Maley. (SK)

Presents an example of an enrichment course that focuses on the linkage of education and practice (in the field of social work) through creative methods involving poetry and music. Notes implications for further application and research. (RS)

A practical theory is offered for probing external validity, the generalization of causal relationships. This alternative theory is built around five principles abstracted from research on construct validation. It emphasizes purposive sampling for theoretical ends rather than random sampling to represent a population. (SLD)

The essay (1) offers comments on areas of theoretical common cause shared by integrationists and other linguistic theorists, (2) proposes some corrections to recent objections to the anti- surrogationalism of the integrational approach, and (3) remarks on the important of matching or calibrating new developments in technology with changes in…