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…

If we appreciate that attempts to maintain curriculum as an action arena are not confined to the "dominant perspective" as the literature narrowly defines it, and if we also appreciate that reconceptualism's task should be to consider advocacy of collectivist and individualist sources of educational ideals, there is some basis for dialog…

Presents a theoretical and empirical analysis of the experience of accepting another's forgiveness. Suggests, based on quantitative and qualitative data, that the effects of accepting forgiveness are usually positive. Explores these effects from psychological, social, and moral vantage points, and offers recommendations for moral education…

Study of 11 European companies building a learning organization found that they used different pathways to achieve the same goal; human-resource innovation is fragile and easily destroyed; competency profiles were shaped by company contexts more than external standards; and the predominant approach was informal learning. (SK)

Evaluations of five youth-leadership programs integrated research and practice; findings were documented, analyzed, and shared with staff so that improvements could be made immediately. Staff provided feedback to broaden their understanding and ensure that research focused on critical issues. (Author/JOW)

Argues that postmodern language theory offers useful insights into long-standing writing problems encountered by writing instructors. Discusses a postmodern view of language, how language shapes reality, the contributions of Jacques Derrida, and deconstruction and composition. Applies these ideas to two pedagogical ideologies, and suggests some…

Explores dimensions of relevance with respect to research in instructional technology and suggests ways the research community can accommodate the needs and interests of practicing professionals. Topics include values; perceived credibility; perceptions of utility; expanding research topics and methodology; and the role of practitioners as…

Discusses curriculum decision making, drawing on Joseph Schwab's framework of deliberation and explaining three foundations upon which the deliberative orientation to the justification of curriculum decisions is predicated. The paper examines what might happen to Schwab's framework of deliberation if it were exposed to various questions raised by…

Introduces several articles on curriculum and school improvement which illustrate questions of curriculum that arose at different times in different arenas within the ATLAS (Authentic Teaching, Learning, and Assessment of all Students) Communities Project (which created a design for U.S. schools based on ideas of four organizations involved in…

Discusses the advantages and limitations of working with children's dreams in counseling. Advises that the counselor must consider issues related to dream theory and child development and follow guidelines to effectively process the dreams of children. (GCP)