A recent literature review and field survey on administrator evaluation disclosed disappointing results. There is uniform agreement that building administrator evaluations should be conducted by the superintendent and that general behavior categories might be examined. The literature is silent regarding definitive format. Researchers and…

A teacher who observed Foxfire classrooms in northern Idaho reports on teachers' doubts about whether they are measuring up to Foxfire standards and discusses the stages involved in the process of incorporating the Foxfire approach into one's individual classroom practices. (SV)

Reviews the literature relative to the theory and practice of literature-based reading instruction. Cites studies that support a holistic, literature-based approach to reading instruction. Suggests that more studies are needed relative to the implementation of literature-based reading programs. (PRA)

Reviews the August 1991 special issue of "Educational Administration Quarterly" on "Nontraditional Theory and Research." Feminist poststructural theories had been used to guide the analysis of educational change in the fictional Johnsonville School District. This article finds that only three of the eight articles moved beyond…

Dynamical systems theory can increase our understanding of the constantly evolving learning process. Current research using experimental and interpretive paradigms focuses on describing the attractors and constraints stabilizing the educational process. Dynamical systems theory focuses attention on critical junctures in the learning process as…

Practitioners of applied behavior analysis need to create a model for developing and evaluating behavioral technology consistent with the approach of other natural sciences. The model should focus on developing an experimental literature that is comprehensive in both its attempt to understand target behaviors and its search for the how and why of…

Far West Laboratory has been working with groups of teachers to develop thematic Close-to-the-Classroom Casebooks. The cases are candid, dramatic, highly readable "snapshots" of on-the-job dilemmas, complete with the author's thoughts and feelings. The teacher narrative is accompanied by at least two educator commentaries aimed at…

The articles of this issue argue that taking culture into consideration in research on learning can enhance understanding of a variety of phenomena related to learning. Discussion reinforces this position and further considers learning processes that are or are not determined by culture. (SLD)

Contends assessing new findings in understanding nature of associations between teenage childbearing and social or reproductive disadvantage and incorporating them into appropriate policy debate and development is a challenge complicated by failure of those translating them for practitioners to do so accurately. Discusses examples of such…

Encourages educators to read abstracts and reviews as a way to bridge the gap between the knowledge base gleaned from reading the original studies and operating solely on common sense and practical experience. (MG)

School leaders can preserve their equanimity by going slow with education fads; ignoring models from the business world; allowing rituals to develop instead of forcing systematic organization; keeping track of promises and carrying them out; quitting when going to work becomes a chore; and observing the golden rule. Honesty is the key. (MLH)

Challenges of the twenty-first century for community education are accompanied by unprecedented opportunities. Four goals are to ensure the long-term viability of campus community education centers, expand the literature, have policymakers accept community education philosophy, and ensure visible roles in school reform for community educators.…

Considers the relationship between media theory and the practical teaching of media studies. Describes a recent research study that demonstrated the attempt to put theory into practice and to adjust theory in light of practice. Analyzes the results of the study, and concludes with a defense of practical work as instruction. (HB)

Reflects rational-emotive therapy (RET) in 1955 and discusses some of its recent constructivist and humanist theories and practice. Distinguishes between general RET, called synonymous with general cognitive-behavioral therapy, from preferential RET, called unique kind of cognitive therapy that partially overlaps with general cognitive-behavioral…

Community education embodies Dewey's claim that educational theories must be derived from a moral theory of people as citizens. Community education must be a theory and practice of politics as well as of education. (SK)