Advocates a basic writing approach that assesses potential language competence as it develops both in speech and writing, and redefines the notion of "error." Presents a pilot project in which the use of speech is found to assist basic writers in producing writing that is improved in its length, fluency, involvement, concrete detail, and…

Reports on research that investigated students' perceptions of the purpose of certain whole-language strategy lessons. Concludes that, even in whole-language lessons, authenticity may be missing. Helps educators think more deeply about what literacy lessons should be like for students and how instruction can help develop students' strategies while…

Calls for resolution of the ambiguities and contradictions of the language and the practices of whole language. Attempts to elucidate conflicting conceptions and practices among whole-language advocates and thereby make whole language even stronger. (MG)

Goodlad discusses his comprehensive plan for reforming undergraduate teacher education, abolishing state-mandated courses, instituting state examinations modeled after law and medicine exams, and creating unified faculty groups devoting primary attention to teacher education. First, some basic changes in organization, student-teacher placement and…

Education guru Madeline Hunter crusades against the intuitive, spontaneous, improvisational approach to teaching and spreads her model of teaching as an applied science in which education is based on proven research findings that link cause and effect. The article details her beliefs and reactions by supporters and critics. (SM)

Asserts that becoming a teacher-researcher is one way to get better at teaching. Shows that teacher research is not as daunting as it may first appear. Examines three myths and three opposing realities regarding teacher research. (PRA)

The Institute for Executive Leadership at Lewis and Clark College (Portland, Oregon) prepares superintendents to become managers of culture, rather than technicians adept at applying behavioral skills. Clinical knowledge is holistic, created from practice, and embodies a cycle of experience, feedback, reflection, and conceptualization. The…

Rather than rehash the scholarly debate about appropriate inquiry modes, this article presents an alternative philosophical framework (based on the American Indian medicine wheel) through which to view the quantitative-qualitative issue. The article also discusses practical considerations of the debate and examines implications for research,…

Summarizes a study: determining the relevance of a sixth-year program of administrator preparation to requirements of on-the-job success as perceived by male and female graduates; and assessing the feasibility of using generally defined professional study outcomes to measure success. Hewing to "what is" knowledge is a one-dimensional strategy…

This article translates research from the fields of optometry, ophthalmology, neurology, and medicine on the efficacy of tinted lenses for students with reading disabilities into understandable information for lay people. The paper concludes that the treatment does not significantly improve reading, although some reports indicate improvement in a…

Discusses four models/quadrants to frame different ways of thinking about education arising from four philosophical bases that have considerably influenced education and learning: realism, idealism, pragmatism, and existentialism. These models differ in their view of learning's meaning, emphasis on learning subject matter, and the basic media…

Some cautions are sounded for converting a linearly administered test to an adaptive format. Four areas are identified in which practices broadly used in traditionally constructed tests can have adverse effects if thoughtlessly adopted when a test is administered in an adaptive mode. (SLD)

Considers debate in field of marriage and family therapy regarding issues of control and noninstrumentality. Contends that therapists must be able to act unconstrictingly yet must take responsibility for their actions. Asserts that believing too strongly in either strategizing or nonintervening in therapeutic process can be constraining. Offers…

In examining current trends in Europe's educational research, the paper presents a brief history of education in Europe, then discusses the effect of diversity and unity on national research systems, organizational patterns and issues, typological and methodological issues, and the impact of educational research on decision making. (SM)

Focuses on current reform efforts in teacher development and links teacher reflection to what the author considers the essence of current educational reform. In addition, examples are provided from research and practice to support the argument that teachers who are able to reflect are better able to accomplish their goals. (GLR)