Both musicians and nonmusicians identified correctly the examples of decreased pitch levels significantly more than pitch increase examples. However, tempo increase examples were identified more accurately than tempo decreases by each group. (Author/RM)

Reviews the contributions of field studies conducted in the areas of educational administration and policy, including organizational processes, education politics, and leadership and decision making. Suggests new directions in educational policy that field research could explore. (GC)

Examines some aspects of the problem of alcoholism among Blacks, asserting that Black alcoholism can best be considered in an ecological, environmental, sociocultural, and public health context. Notes need for further research on alcoholism among Blacks and for action to reduce the problem of Black alcoholism. (NB)

The use of teleconferencing for training will grow because of its cost attractiveness. A study using Delphi technique, interviews, and questionnaires found that (1) teletraining improves trainer-trainee interaction; (2) practice and transfer of training are not different from traditional methods; and (3) teletraining affects the group dynamics of…

A survey of 66 experts in learning disabilities (LD) found treatment maintenance, generalization, and assessment and remediation of academic problems ranked highest as research priorities. Analysis of two leading LD journals found current topics to include academic assessment and remediation, while ignoring generalization and maintenance of…

Reports survey data gathered from 95 library and information science education programs in 36 foreign countries on (1) regulation/guidelines used to ensure program quality; (2) methods used for program improvement; (3) recent improvements; and (4) suggested topics for future surveys. Addresses of programs seeking international exchanges of…

This review of computer-aided writing includes a brief software survey and an evaluation of current uses of educational technology. Recommendations for the future are also made. (GDC)

Presents overview of four discussion groups' reactions to Tischler's "Critical Issue Paper 2: Meeting Patient Needs in the 1990's." Summarizes recommendations concerning system challenges and the administrator's role, administrator training, technical assistance, and research needs. (ABL)

Presents summary of group discussions on Surles'"Critical Issue Paper 4: Changing Organizational Structures and Relationships in Community Mental Health." Reveals general agreement with Surles. Suggests areas of beneficial preservice and inservice training for administrators. Recommends areas of research needs. (ABL)

Discusses the concepts of instructional theory and their application in the design of instructional and training packages, particularly computer-assisted instruction programs. (12 references) (CLB)

The Characteristics of Lifelong Learners in the Professions instrument was administered to 195 human service professionals, and responses were subjected to principal components analysis, Varimax rotation, and multiple regression analysis. Two factors emerged as potential predictors of lifelong learning: educability and future orientation. (JOW)

Identifies three challenges faced by the field of technical communications: (1) to define the kind of education required for technical writing; (2) to establish technical writing as a profession; and (3) to determine what technical writers do that is unique and worth remuneration. Includes a brief history of technical communication. (JAD)

Three developmental perspectives complementary to Kohlberg's cognitive theory of moral development are addressed. The research of Damon, Selman, and Gilligan, is explained in light of their contributions to a more complete view of moral development. Implications of this research for moral education are discussed and a comprehensive model of moral…

Analyzes the conditions that have influenced research in social and environmental education in Australia. Identifies six major research categories and explains and presents study findings for each of the areas. Implications and recommendations are also included. (ML)

This issue presents a collection of short articles which appeared in the Russian education press. Included are articles that: (1) announce policy decisions, (2) support the crash campaign to institute computer education,(3) provide a course curriculum, and (4) discuss theoretical issues and needed research. (JDH)