Describes a composition teacher's experiences in maintaining a flexible approach to classroom pedagogy. Argues that pedagogical theories are a helpful foundation on which to build a teaching strategy, but that they can only provide a framework over which the teacher must stretch the fabric of personal style. (RS)

Education, as a field of research, is not clear-cut, well-defined and delimited; it encompasses humanities and behavioral and social sciences. Although expectations about educational research outcomes helping to frame policy and improve practice are frequently unrealistic, the different methodological approaches are not necessarily in conflict.…

Reviews theories providing the rationale for intergenerational programs and upon which intergenerational research concepts are based. The importance of applying these theories to the establishment of a program research framework is discussed. Recent studies are reviewed, and implications for future research and practice in intergenerational…

Reviews theories and models of art and design education and their influence upon teaching in British schools and colleges that have prevailed during the past 100 years, as well as the perception teachers have of these theories. Stresses the value of art and design education to childrens' general education. (LS)

Research activities pertinent to preservice teacher training program design are reviewed. The focus is on studies in which the dependent variables were the developing teaching styles of teacher candidates, or where there were measures of skill development as a product of program components. (IAH)

The efforts of a teacher educator to introduce teacher effectiveness research to preservice teachers in ways that support development of critical reflection are described and evaluated. Results of an analysis of 242 theory-to-practice papers done by the preservice teachers, designed to indicate the level of student reflection, are presented. (IAH)

Mental health, behavioral, and process consultation models are described as three theoretical approaches to the practice of school-based consultation. Drawing from each of these models, an ecological model of consultation is offered as a conceptual umbrella for planning entry, assessment, intervention, and evaluation activities with handicapped…

Despite the growing momentum of the special education consultation movement, data indicate that in practice special educators spend very little time in a consulting role. The article examines the emergence of the consulting movement and barriers impeding the integration of consultation into the role of the special educator. (Author/JW)

Describes how student learning from a series of laboratory practicals was improved using small group methods and a structured learning cycle that encouraged reflection on group performance and investigative techniques. Discussion includes evaluation of learning benefits by means of written records, a questionnaire, observation, and the role of…

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and behavior therapy have been characterized as having opposing views of alcoholism. This article describes theoretical foundations, view of the change process, and treatment practices of AA and behavior therapy. Theoretical and practice perspectives on integration of the two models are examined, and advantages and…

A process model for guiding explicit, systematic, and observable reflections on the state of gifted education is suggested, based on Ann Kerwin's Map of Ignorance. Use of the model is recommended for determining what is known and what is unknown in order to develop an agenda for future research and clarify practice and theory. (Author/PB)

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences posits that individuals are somewhat intelligent in linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal areas. Standardized tests measure only language and math skills. Multiple-intelligence-based pilot projects include Indianapolis's Flow Room,…

Questions the significance and relevance of educational research for music education. Presents a summary of ideas on this topic by three music educators. Presents a table with six resources for connecting research to music instruction and learning. (CFR)

Suggests that young pupils find collaborative learning hard to sustain, and discusses interpretations of this observation. Suggests that theory and research have neglected situational continuities between formal and (more successful) informal collaborations. Argues for attending more carefully to the environments of joint problem solving and how…

Gaps between multicultural theory and practice present some serious challenges and opportunities for future directions in the field. Instead of arguing about the best way to do multicultural education, it is more useful and empowering to legitimize multiple-levels appropriateness in working toward systemic reform. (SLD)