Research indicates that the use of children's literature can have a positive effect on both reading achievement and reading attitudes. The overemphasis on skills and the exclusive use of the basal reader does not appear to motivate students to become readers. Educators should be exposing children to worthwhile literature in order to motivate them…

Many in the research community no longer believe that a naturalistic social science is possible. A social science based on the model of the physical sciences seems unattainable. Relativistic views are becoming common; it is often said that what is true depends on what different theoretical frameworks will be confronted by different realities. A…

This document describes a program for custodial parents which was designed to facilitate children's adjustment after parental divorce. Four steps in the development of the program are described: (1) examining existing literature for theoretical frameworks and empirical studies on the development of adjustment problems in children of divorce; (2)…

The transfer of theory to practice in education is discussed, with attention to how new knowledge and innovative practices can be communicated to schools. Practices of Ramapo College of New Jersey are described as illustration. The importance of systematic relationships between colleges and schools is addressed. It is suggested that educational…

This paper examines, through reviews of research and current literature, the teacher pupil control ideology within the social context of school. An orientation to curriculum change is presented, and the concept of pupil control ideology is introduced. Pupil control ideology is examined in relation to teacher orientation to curriculum change, and…

This article reports on research investigating the "received" music curriculum as experienced by children and how this corresponds with the expectations of the official music curriculum. The research was conducted in Cyprus and the sample consisted of 1196 children in their final year in primary school. Results verify a huge gap between…

Current practice in universities foregrounds the traditional lecture, tutorial, examination approach to teaching. The nature of currently-accepted practice in course design and administration is considered through an examination of the influence on universities of historical views about knowledge. These findings are contrasted with current…

Concludes that teaching a set of words to students before they write an essay in which the words might be used can improve the quality of their essays. (FL)

An overview is presented of the Purpose Process Curriculum Framework (PPCF), designed initially as a conceptual framework for physical education curricular decision making. Information is provided on the development, evaluation, and professional context of the PPCF. (CB)

A discussion of the present status of relevant curriculum theory and the presentation of a proposal for reformulation of the Movement Process Category System, a component of the Purpose Process Curriculum Framework is presented. (CB)

This paper argues for a reconceptualization of student teacher supervision that unifies psychological theory and practical teaching. Courses of teacher and supervisor training that integrate principles from psychology of human learning are described. (Author/MT)

Examines the relationship between current concepts of reading processes and contemporary theories of literary response. Argues that text-based reading theories are isomorphic with the New Criticism, and that reader-based theories of reading are isomorphic with reader-response criticism. Maintains that literary theory ignores interactive…

Argues that Rubin and Rice endorsed a narrow conception of investigative quality and technique and overemphasized the potential value of research for practitioners. (Author)

Employs four action strategies--planning, acting, observing, and reflecting--to improve reader guidance practice in elementary schools. Concludes that the interdependent, interactive phases of the action research cycle provided a framework for making instructional improvements and enhancing theoretical understanding. Includes excerpts from…

Points out that four theories underlie preschool reading programs, then provides a summary of practices in American preschools and day care programs, synthesizes research on preschool reading instruction, and offers seven suggestions to preschool educators. (FL)