Discusses how and why valid college reading and study strategies have become lost, altered, or copied as trends in research and practice have changed. Gives examples of fully viable postsecondary reading strategies that have been "lost," and argues that, with the field's compulsive desire to always be on the cutting edge, useful knowledge from the…

Articulates a pragmatic perspective on theory and practice in educational administration that builds on insights from modern social science (particularly notions of theory and rationality) and acknowledges challenges from emerging criticisms of standard science. Administrative and organizational theories are probabilistic, not deterministic.…

Student cohort groups, intensive education, portfolio assessment, teacher coaches, student workers, and powerful learning are integral to San Jose State University's newly restructured Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program for prospective school administrators. The program grew out of students' dissatisfaction with the previous…

Findings from a study of changes in the organization of 23 preservice teachers' knowledge about teaching indicate that student teachers reconstructed their knowledge during the middle of student teaching, and attributed the changes primarily to the student teaching experience. Flexibility and planning were the two key concepts that changed…

Notes that outdated teaching practices and assessment strategies thrive in spite of research findings suggesting more effective alternatives. Argues that action research is a promising solution to this problem, seeking answers to classroom-based problems and issues. Uses a sports-coaching metaphor to examine a five-step model of action research.…

Finds relationships between the process of becoming a proficient science teacher and the process of becoming a competitive swimmer. Notes that the author's student teaching, in concert with theoretical and methodological coursework, and composing a theoretical framework paper on a research-based rational for teaching science, all contributed to a…

Discusses an exploratory study of administrators' potential for generating knowledge out of their own practice settings. Describes various topics studied, the methods used, and the practical, epistemological, and political dilemmas encountered. Insider research could be a powerful lever for personal, professional, and organizational…

A law school professor describes her approach to teaching Contracts through the analysis of actual contracts instead of through case briefings. Considered are educational objectives of the Contracts course; the five discrete methods commonly used to teach Contracts; why the author's approach is more successful in integrating theory doctrine, and…

Management students taught basic business concepts to sixth graders and managed business projects with them. The management students applied knowledge of marketing, human resources, and operations management and developed reflective learning skills through project reports and coaching sessions. (SK)

Discusses the ecological conceptualization of the person-in-environment as a basis of social work practice. Presents a case illustration of a solution-focused model used in an ecological practice perspective. The case shows how a solution-focused model can be used not only with the client, but also with the client's environment. (Contains 20…

Argues that reflective practitioners use unfamiliar research methods and forums for publication, methods and forums that have not yet been recognized as legitimate or authorized to build the base of knowledge that informs their practice. Draws attention to the forms and forums in which reflective practitioners work. (SC)

Community college mechanics students in a competency-based program were compared with those in a cohort-based program. The cohort group perceived a split between theory and practice. The competency-based group was less affected by literacy and language difficulties. They felt success depended on motivation, initiative, and maturity; the cohort…

Student affairs practitioners were asked to assess the importance of "must statements" from the General Standards developed by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in relation to their current position and place of employment. Results indicate respondents felt comfortable with their skills and knowledge to meet the standards that…

Although counseling psychology trainees are increasingly exposed to suicidal clients, research suggests that comprehensive, systematic training in suicidology in counseling psychology programs rarely occurs. This contribution provides counseling psychology educators and practitioners with an overview of the field of suicidology as it applies to…

Elaborates on some of the issues raised by Werth and Holdwick, and Westefeld et al. (2000, [this issue]). Comments on the implications for the training and clinical practice opportunities of counseling psychologists. Seeks to analyze certain aspects of the state of the art in these fields to stimulate and challenge thinking about working with…