This review of the research concerning developmental patterns of young children with autism finds specific patterns of relative strengths and weaknesses involving cognitive, emotional, linguistic, and motoric capacities. Early intervention strategies that address the unique learning profile of autism and utilize the effective practices developed…

Considers the potential impact of the study by M. Wang, G. Haertel, and H. Walberg. Their analysis is the first step in understanding and explaining the factors that really do make a positive difference in quality of school learning, rather than simply describing associations between school-related input and output measures. (SLD)

Explores what the "knowledge base for school learning" described by M. Wang, G. Haertel, and H. Walberg might mean for education by describing some cases of school learning from fieldwork in elementary schools. The focus is on psychological dimensions of school learning. (SLD)

This study sought to identify the frequency with which recommended practices concerning family participation in child assessment are being followed and, further, to identify the practices most valued by both families and professionals. Findings indicated many recommended practices are being followed although some remain underutilized. Also, there…

Examines students' responsibility for their learning in the middle grades. Maintains that students are eager to assume responsibility if they have a voice in what they learn and a choice in how they learn it. Considers shared responsibility and power within student-focused instruction, compares teacher- and student-focused instruction, and…

Profiles and contact information for 14 candidate programs for the 1999 Australian Rural Education Award. Programs feature tree planting, transportation to boarding school, community development, business awareness, early childhood services, GIS technology, community-based curriculum development, reading resources, environmental service learning,…

An introduction to this theme issue on special education transition policy and practice summarizes articles and notes a focus on the importance of transitional services in the 1997 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Emphasis is on practical information based on research, legislative development, and empirical evidence to support best…

Examines what the author considers the best of past developments and events in a half century of music education. Focuses on two of the events: (1) the publication of "Basic Concepts of Music Education I" ( and "II"); and (2) Hazel Nohavec Morgan's editorship of the Music Educators National Conference's "Music Education Source Book." (CMK)

The history curriculum in Hong Kong schools is unique in having separate subjects--history and Chinese history--with distinct content, pedagogy, and assumptions about the discipline of history. In contrast to conventional theories of colonial education, this may have been a mutually convenient collaboration between the government and local…

Presents multiple readings of the phrase 'what's left in the field' that are juxtaposed in response to a recurring press for standardization of purpose for curriculum studies. States that memoirs provide a vehicle for positing various perspectives on debates in the curriculum field. Includes references. (CMK)

Explains the idea and practice of general education as a manifestation of the U.S. common school ideal. Examines representative proposals for general education in order to identify the progressive conception of general education. Considers the efficacy of general education as a curriculum practice. Suggests implications for contemporary…

Explores research about creative thinking and outlines various processes that students go through when they attempt an art assignment. Describes the blocks to creative thinking that non-art majors have experienced, such as cultural blocks, conceptual and perceptual blocks, and social blocks. Discusses the instructional conditions important for…

This paper offers precise definitions of distance learning and distance education, and their interrelationship. First, a single definition of learning is proposed, and then the concept of learning is broken down into three subcategories: instruction, exploration, and serendipity. Each is defined and the concepts of distance learning and distance…

Contends that marching bands should explore the classical repertoire of the symphony orchestra. Discusses three reasons why the audience and students enjoy this type of music. Includes a list of classical music that has worked for bands. (CMK)

Contends that picture story books meet the goals of social studies, promote social inquiry, and are compatible with social studies curriculum standards. Describes the use of picture story books in the classroom. Includes an annotated bibliography, and discussion of the bibliography, that is meant to encourage social consciousness in students five-…