This commentary reviews forthcoming articles on the scientific study of dyslexia, genetic and neurophysiological aspects of dyslexia, cross-linguistic aspects of literacy development and dyslexia, and theory-based practice. It concludes that educators should continue to strive to promote theory-based research and evidence-based practice to achieve…

Considers to what degree student teachers use principles and methods from their university-based methods class in their student teaching experiences. Explores the student teaching experience in secondary English through case studies of four students from the methods class. Reveals that the methods class and the methods professor matter, as do the…

As a University of Northern Iowa project showed, reflection can help teachers develop their own educational visions and improve their self-confidence. Trained to defer to professors and supervisors for good grades and positive evaluations, student teachers said they had a voice, but had learned to withhold it. Includes seven references. (MLH)

This article identifies four transfer-of-learning problems experienced by student teachers, describes the collaborative arrangements to overcome these problems in a small elementary education program at Catholic University of America, relates the success and failure of these arrangements, and discusses the nature of the program's continuing…

Interviews with a sample of 18 first-year Master's of Business Administration students elicited their conceptions of management in terms of attributes, roles, and choices. Comparisons with major management theories showed that, although participants view management as an amalgam of highly personal choices, theories underplay the importance of…

The paper argues for noncategorical certification of special educators drawing on the effective schools literature, educational philosophy, legal precedent, research, and practical considerations. The Utah experience in establishing noncategorical certification is described. (DB)

In school/university collaboration, different workplace cultures interact. Collaborators can expect to differ on their orientation toward tempo, focus, reward, and power. These four potential pitfalls for the collaborative development and implementation process are discussed, and strategies to avoid the pitfalls are outlined. (IAH)

An overview is presented of the work and theories of three teams of researchers who have focused on cooperative learning. Cooperative learning has become the outstanding example of an educational innovation in which practice is informed by research; the collective leadership of these teams has advanced its use. (JD)

A comparative analysis of the conflict and functionalist explanations of status attainment was undertaken to assess their relative value in accounting for college attendance by White and Black Americans. The conflict model seems more appropriate for White students, and the functionalist model seems more appropriate for Black students. (TJH)

Illustrates how the following educational goals are being reached with existing software and hardware: integrating reading and writing instruction; providing a new sense of community among readers; and encouraging a shared exploration of cultural contexts. (MM)

Presents a rationale for an integrated language arts curriculum based on pedagogical principles and describes an integrated language arts project based on these principles. Suggests ways in which traditional language arts programs can become more integrated, and remedial and regular programs can become more congruent. (RJC)

Considers current discussions of theory and practice in teacher education. Explores the relationship between theory in education and theory in teaching. Suggests that the focus of theory in teacher education should be on pedagogy. Describes methods for implementing an exploratory pedagogy based on the foundation disciplines. Reconceptualizes…

Reviews research related to the problem of using research findings to improve science classroom practice. Discusses two aspects of the problem: familiarizing teachers with relevant research and identifying aspects of teaching that need to be improved. Provides several research findings. (Author/YP)

Provides several reasons for the lack of the classroom teacher's involvement in science education research. Explains the purposes, advantages, involvements, and kinds of research. States that without teachers as researchers, there is an inability to put knowledge to practice. (RT)

Summarizes Stephen Krashen's work on second language acquisition (involving the distinction between language acquisition and language learning). Discusses several techniques for teaching "Edited American English" in light of Krashen's theory, including error-based exercises and guided editing. Indicates which techniques help or impede…