Examines the limitations of career decision-making models from a theory-in-action perspective (Argyris, 1976). Discusses research implications. (Author)

Constructs a methodology of "bracketed neglect" for redirecting questions of ethics and/or values away from questions pertaining to educational philosophy alone toward the practice of educational administration. Offers examples of this method, which simplifies or neglects selected moral values, related to legal reasoning. Offers an outline of…

Explains why it is important for educators to learn about brain stage theory, which asserts that the brain grows in stages or spurts during which it is capable of learning at higher cognitive levels. (FL)

Offers suggestions based on research that can assist teachers in providing their students with more legible handwriting. (FL)

Discusses the challenges of translating definitions of reading found in research into classroom practice. (FL)

This study focused on an analysis of teachers' perception of the concept of on-task in order to understand better how research results are interpreted and utilized by classroom teachers. Results suggest that ways of thinking about the concept of "on-task" may be cognitive-developmental in character. (Author/MT)

There is no end to the material available to teachers and teacher educators on topics related to the techniques of teaching. However, there is very little that connects the theories of education and the challenges of daily teaching practice in the classroom. These facts lead to the following questions: "What are the basics of teaching?" and "How…

This paper explores the strengths and weaknesses of the medical model in an effort to promote a counseling perspective that embraces some of the medical models strengths. Through inclusion, rather than exclusion, it is believed that the counseling model will eventually infiltrate the medical model by way of its own documentation system. With its…

This paper describes the ethical dilemmas encountered by family counselors using the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM). Numerous authors have emphasized that the DSM system does not contribute in an effective or efficient manner in the conduct of family therapy. The ethical issues of misrepresentation; trust; malfeasance;…

While more and more psychologists criticize managed care companies, most must depend upon them in order to maintain their practices. In this study, psychologists were surveyed and asked to identify activities in their own independent practice that fall outside of the purview of managed care. A total of 180 specific activities were identified that…

For an instructor who is working to reconcile "collaboration" and "feminism" in composition studies, it is necessary to explore how this critical coupling provides potential conflicts in theories and pedagogical practices. The following three premises need to be explored: (1) feminist collaborative methods and theorizing may…

Two questions facing the therapeutic community right now are: Can machines replace therapists? and Can therapy occur without a therapist? This paper attempts to respond to these questions through an examination of some major Western and Eastern theories in the field of psychological therapy. It reviews existing writings in the field to emphasize…

The hectic pace and rigid structures in many of today's schools make it difficult for educators to take time to reflect and learn. Experience is not enough. Reflection on experience is the pathway to improvement. Reflection provides a means for examining beliefs, assumptions, and practices. It can also result in the discovery of incongruities…

Identifies gaps of theory and practice in public administration between Western and non-Western countries. Develops a framework to bridge those gaps, improve the cumulation of knowledge in public administration, and enhance the relevance of theory for practitioners. Concludes with suggestions for further research and implications for practice.…

Using pharmacology case studies with nursing students encourages theory-practice links and infuses real-life content. Cases provide rich qualitative data for evaluating curriculum. However, they are not a substitute for evidence-based practice. (SK)