This paper outlines the problems associated with the estimation of variance components in generalizability analyses using analysis of variance software, and discusses the most useful software currently available for this specialist application: the MIVQUE method of the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) procedure VARCOMP. (Author)

The cognitive approach to education is briefly summarized, and its implications for learning disabilities considered. The approach, which includes the genetic epistemology espoused by J. Piaget and information processing theory, proposes the importance of active involvement and control processes. (CL)

This book was written for the student-practitioner. It introduces organizational and leadership theories that are especially relevant to educational administration programs that prepare students for school and district leadership roles. It begins with a historical overview of organizational theory, in chapter 1, to provide a framework for…

The hectic pace and rigid structures in many of today's schools make it difficult for educators to take time to reflect and learn. Experience is not enough. Reflection on experience is the pathway to improvement. Reflection provides a means for examining beliefs, assumptions, and practices. It can also result in the discovery of incongruities…

Multidimensional Scaling (MDS) is proposed as a viable research methodology for use by organizational scientists. Presents a brief description of the method and discusses past uses of the methodology. Describes possible uses for MDS in the areas of construct development and schema recovery. (Author)

Motivation theories can be generalized to a common principle of human behavior: people do what they are reinforced or rewarded for doing. The most successful motivational recognition programs share five key elements: a recognition symbol, an attractive means of display, a meaningful presentation, effective promotion, and periodic evaluation. (MLF)

Sets forth a theory of social development (represented by Maslow), a theory of moral development (represented by Kohlberg), and then synthesizes these theories to develop a set of student needs and teaching techniques for each stage of social and moral development. (CT)

Surveys the ideas of William Glasser and Herbert Kohl on discipline and then evaluates them by reviewing both their strengths and weaknesses. (Author/MLF)

As administrators grow in their understanding of the complexities of school management, they will increase their abilities to take into account the contingent relationship between task, organization, and people. (Author)

Examines the theory and application of zero base budgeting (ZBB) and presents an example of ZBB in an academic library reference department, illustrating the preparation of a budget proposal and demonstrating the different approaches to staffing for reference services and varying funding levels. (FM)

A theoretical foundation is provided for a method of identifying those books in a library's stack that determine any given percentage of the current circulation. Basic components and requirements of the technique are described, and the theory is applied in an example that manipulates data from a university library. (Author/MBR)

Using pharmacology case studies with nursing students encourages theory-practice links and infuses real-life content. Cases provide rich qualitative data for evaluating curriculum. However, they are not a substitute for evidence-based practice. (SK)

Responds to communication scholars' increasing call for scholarship that yields meaningful responses to contemporary problems, thereby enriching public and private discourse and practice. Proposes the theory of the firm as one important frame for analysis, for it confronts key organizational questions at the heart of corporate scandal. (SG)

Describes characteristics of the normalized child, the ultimate goal of Montessori education. First outlines children's basic needs, then describes traits of the normalized child, including love of order, work, silence and working alone; mutual aid and cooperation; profound spontaneous concentration; obedience; independence and initiative;…

Suggests that organizational communication educators should become more conscientious about applying scholarship within academic communities--in the home departments as well as other units within institutions. Argues that educators should become more proactive about helping students to apply what they are learning in the courses. (SG)