Describes parents' and school psychologists' perspective on 33 parent-involvement activities aimed at enhancing students' school success. Although parents' mean ratings for use were higher than school psychologists' mean ratings of feasibility of implementation on 94% of activities, a high degree of similarity exists in rank order of activities…

Demonstrates that poetry is a valuable tool in individual and couples therapy; specifically, that the Bowen Family Systems Theory and attachment theory are useful paradigms for including poetry. Offers several case examples demonstrating the usefulness of poetry within a therapist's practice model. (SR)

Responds to Eisner's discussion of the nature of research and the place of qualitative research. Advocates increased emphasis on the true experiment in educational research to provide evidence of the usefulness of educational practices. (SLD)

Explores the nature of educational research, replying to Knapp's comments on the role of qualitative research. Suggests that the "true" experiment is very hard to conduct in educational research and discusses what validity means in the educational research context. (SLD)

Focuses on the potential contributions of optimal test-design models to practical test-assembly issues that result from limitations in the models or the technology required for their implementation and limitations inherent in the test-assembly process. Outlines research needed to make implementation of these techniques routine in test assembly.…

Five key qualities contribute to the utility of Holland's theory of career development: simplicity, face validity, organizational framework, vocabulary, and translation to practice. It has spurred development of numerous effective career interventions such as the Self-Directed Search, American College Testing Interest Inventory, and My Vocational…

Responds to Sweet's (Steven) essay on radical pedagogy in the teaching of sociology. Discusses what it means to be a radical teacher. Presents ideas for beginning radical pedagogs to gain support for their initiatives from other instructors, their own institutions, and their students. (DSK)

Explores the ethical dilemmas raised by changes in research paradigms that encourage the development of a relationship between researcher and participant. In such contexts it becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish between a therapeutic relationship and a research interview. (Author/GCP)

Looks at some of the philosophical positions, especially Pragmatism, that ground and inform the traditions of experiential education, examining hierarchical philosophy and experiential education, egalitarian pragmatism and experiential education (using Jane Addams as an example), and Dewey's theory of education as expressed in "Democracy and…

Proposes a conceptual framework for consultation on teaching at the higher education level that includes four critical components of instructional consultation: (1) access (informing and encouraging potential users); (2) focus (the importance of negotiating the consultation agenda); (3) recognition (especially for peer consultants and recipients);…

Asserts that Thomas's atheoretical posture is not realistically possible. Makes three counter-arguments: humans may naturally be theorizing creatures; Thomas uses theory to argue against theory; and the problem is not "theory" but particular theories. (SK)

Examines the failure of counselor education to adequately train counselors in research methodology, generally, and practice-relevant methods, specifically. Proposes that single-case designs offer a scientifically credible means to objectively evaluate practice and conduct clinically relevant research in practice settings. Presents a 7-component…

This article provides an overview of Social Role Valorization theory, showing its use to design powerful practical measures to foster valued roles for persons with mental retardation and other persons or classes at risk of social or even societal devaluation, to upgrade the perceived value of the roles such persons already occupy, and/or to…

Examines the ways in which IT (information technology) can support and facilitate the learner in the workplace and suggests that work-based learning can correct the failure of academia to respond to the requirements of modern industry. Discusses the concept of work-based learning and the development of lifelong learning capabilities. (Author/LRW)

An adult education practicum was designed to help adult learners turn theory into praxis. Supervised field experience and seminars for reflection and discussion helped professionals integrate their content knowledge with learning in practice. (SK)