Focuses on the tensions existing between theory and practice and between homogeneity and diversity in applied linguistics (AL). Argues that theory and practice need not be seen as separate activities, and that diversity is an inevitable, desirable consequence of the interdisciplinary nature of AL. (26 references) (Author/CK)

Weak links among research, education, and extension often result from their informal nature, national agriculture policy environment, and funding shortages. An integrative systems approach can strengthen links to improve agriculture technology systems. (SK)

A reflective practitioner is a problem solver who develops theories anchored in a practitioner's ways of knowing. Reflective practice is a significant means of contributing to the knowledge base of adult education and human resource development. (SK)

Details a seminar held at King's College in London in March, 2001. Presents a reading and reflection upon two major aspects of the discussion, the meanings of environmental education and education for sustainable development in different cultures and contexts. (Contains 20 references.) (Author/NB)

Presents a response to articles published in the December 2001 issue of "Professional School Counseling." Comments on the publications' central themes in light of previous literature and recommends additional salient issues to be considered by school counselors. (Contains 95 references.) (GCP)

Discusses some of the relationships between rhetoric and the concepts of leadership and the "polis" (the active assembly of citizens empowered to discuss and make public policy). Argues that the study of leadership belongs in composition, rhetoric, and communication and that scholars and teachers are more than justified in studying…

Addresses a critical aspect of enrollment management by providing a "conceptual training outline" based on relationship marketing and management principles for admissions recruiters and other appropriate enrollment staff. Provides a set of "Attitude Tools" to suggest how various training methods might benefit from a consistent…

A survey of 83 career counselors/psychologists (33% licensed) indicated that more licensed than noncounselor-trained practitioners felt their degree programs prepared them with theory and believed that professional development was important to their effectiveness. Suggestions for bridging the theory-practice gap and enhancing career counseling…

This article briefly portrays the impact of the September 11 disaster on social work research in New York City and summarizes what lessons can be learned from the experience. Also describes what is known from earlier research on community disasters and offers suggestions for future research informed by the cumulative evidence from disaster…

Discusses several myths and underscores some active ingredients of couples counseling. The adjunctive value of bibliotherapy is presented and the interactions among such components as similarity, compatibility, mood, disposition, temperament, and communication are elucidated. Clinical vignettes illustrate several crucial issues and principles.…

Discusses three reasons to revise achievement goal theory: the importance of separating approach from avoidance strivings, the positive potential of performance-approach goals, and identification of the ways performance-approach goals can combine with mastery approach goals to promote optimal motivation. Reviews theory and research to substantiate…

Uses two examples of fieldwork on the Indian sub-continent on which to base a model for a participatory practice in Theatre for Development (TFD). Offers a brief contextualisation of TFD within the development discourses of modernization and participation. Outlines four key elements for this type of participation: passion, story, contradiction and…

Multicultural hermeneutics is introduced as a method of understanding and dealing with marital domestic violence. One Korean-American family case is presented to show how marital domestic violence can be evaluated and treated better from the perspective of multicultural hermeneutics. A number of recommendations are also suggested to change the…

Classroom behaviors that enable academic learning are the focus of this article. A brief perspective is offered on the development and validation of one enabler--engagement in academic responding--and recent findings are provided of an effort to bridge the gap between research and practice by employing this knowledge in Title 1 elementary schools…

Describes a personal journey in the teaching of languages other than english in the Australian tertiary context. Focuses on the approach known as independent deep learning and describes this in regard to the teaching of Modern Standard Chinese to non-Chinese speaking background learners. (Author/VWL)