The constructs associated with primary prevention are used to consider the tenets of positive psychology. At the same time, issues from the literature on positive psychology can help to expand and strengthen research on primary prevention. Conclusions are reached about the potential bi-directional influences that these fields can have on each…

Relates the history of the focus group as a research tool, explores its recent revival, and reappraises the method and its appropriateness for media and communications research. Argues that the focus group discussion should be regarded as a socially situated communication. Discusses the various relations this may bear toward different approaches…

Home economics and action research are linked by similar purposes and past practices. Participatory action research and reflective practice can contribute to the mission of home economics, and theorizing about and from practice are enhanced through such methods. (JOW)

Presents a theory of distance education to demonstrate its potential, based on a discussion of the concept of theory in general. Topics include the scope of a theory of distance education, generating hypotheses, descriptive elements and testable hypotheses generated, and the potential and applicability of the theory suggested. (71 references) (LRW)

Benefits of learning from experience may not materialize without the ability to order it into understandable patterns and apply theoretical frameworks. College professors regularly practice experimentation, reflection, and theorization and thus could facilitate experiential learning for others. (SK)

Uses Karl Popper's theory that knowledge is produced through continual trial conjectures and error elimination to argue that students are fallible creators of knowledge and that the primary role of the teacher is as a critic. (EV)

Explores a model of student motivation and introduces the concept of academic resilience. Draws together seminal motivation theory, posits constructs that represent these theories, and then repackages them into a model that can be used by educators and understood by students. Discusses strategies for enhancing motivation and academic resilience.…

Investigates the epistemological, pedagogical, and organizational factors that have an impact on the design, development, and implementation of technology management learning programs. Argues that effective management learning needs a techno-managerial approach that combines management theories with technology management practice. (Contains 80…

Considers how too often theories about how to write and read images are limited to a functional view, which stresses objectivity, ignores interpretation, and sees design as preset layout formulae. Argues for a configural view of images that stresses their artificiality and cultural significance and articulates design in strategic terms by…

Describes the nature and importance of creativity in family counseling and factors such as divergent thinking that are a part of the creative process. Introduces the SCAMPER model of creativity as a practical way of helping clinicians shortcut the lengthy procedures involved in being creative as well as remembering aspects essential in working…

Career intervention can be designed to enhance constructive attitudes, emotions and behaviors that will improve clients' career attainment. In this sense, mobilization of career exploration constitutes one of the most important tasks of career counselors. The authors present a brief review of career exploration conceptualization and empirical…

Little has been written about the nature of group supervision for school psychologists in training. In organizing the supervisor's approach to running such a group, the following theoretical models may prove effective: attachment theory, object relations theory, group theory and self psychology. Case examples are discussed in order to illustrate…

Discusses different ways in which research and scholarship are conceptualized and then provides two alternative models of the relationship between teaching and research. Suggests that if the relationship between teaching and research is to be enhanced, it is necessary to move towards a model based on the notion of academic communities of practice.…

Examines the application of a psychometric instrument based on Super's theoretical propositions relating to abilities, called the Ability Explorer, in career counseling. Interpretations illustrate how Super's career development theoretical concepts can be implemented in career counseling. (Contains 22 references.) (GCP)

The effect of the following on bridging the theory-practice gap in nursing education was examined: (1) theory taught by preceptors or nurse educators; (2) nurse educator/preceptor collaboration on content; and (3) immediate clinical placements following theory learning. Preceptors were more effective, collaboration was ineffective, and delay was…