Illustrates how American curriculum theories have lasting impact on other countries by describing how U.S. curriculum development ideas have been transplanted to Israel. (Author/JM)

Identifies concepts relevant to technology transfer as a subject of study, including technological developments or modifications, and social, political, economic, personal, and cultural barriers to transfer. Describes issues such as appropriate technology and timing of innovations. (SK)

Discusses "book literacy" and questions its adequacy as a guiding framework for teaching students about computers. Describes what students need to know about computers and considers different proposals for developing instructional proposals. Focuses on curriculum development and the role of the teacher. (KH)

Discusses the nonneutrality of educational technology, presenting a Deweyan position on educational technology and its benefits. The article suggests that the most salutary outcome of a debate about the proper use of educational technologies may be the reopening of a dialog concerning the overall aims of education iteslf. (SM)

Various notions about the obstacles to, and the conditions needed for, school districts' linking of externally mandated testing and evaluation with instruction are discussed. Two major points are made, the first being that evaluation and testing communities must attend to the needs of administrators and teachers as they are manifest in the…

Examines some of the literature that refers to change in organizations. Notes that principles of psychology that help children with learning or behavioral difficulties could be applied to changing schools. Sees need to supplement short-term and intermediate targets with visionary, exciting objectives. (44 references) (MLF)

A language arts teacher discusses presentations of reading experts who attended the most recent convention of the International Reading Association. The presentations are criticized for a lack of relevance to classroom instruction. (PP)

Three explanations are given for the "apparent lack of congruence between theory and practice in educational administration." After defining theory and outlining debate surrounding the role of theory and practice and the proper relationship between them, the author urges that theory increasingly reflect the practical realities of…

In this response to Ronald J. Duhamel, the need is expressed for a "conceptual leap" that would allow theory and practice to be seen as equal partners in educational administration. Aspects of research that go beyond solving practical problems are discussed. Difficulties researchers face getting funds and school information are cited.…

Three possible ways to link teachers with research on teaching and teaching practices are described: (1) rules, (2) evidence, and (3) schemata (which provide a way to "see" a phenomenon and to think about it). Illustrations are drawn from the Beginning Teacher Evaluation Study. Schemata on classroom time and teacher behavior are…

This report considers the current and future impact of technology on schools, solutions to existing problems, and major policy questions concerning computer technology's role in education. Experiences of several universities in integrating computers into their programs are reviewed, as well as those of states and local school districts in…

Argues that the development of science education policy in postapartheid South Africa requires understanding of the links between science- and technology-based development strategies and investment in science education. Analyzes innovations in production technology (post-Fordist production methods and flexible specialization) that may have…

This overview of the issues involved in introducing educational computing into a school system at either the district, building, or classroom level begins by defining the terms "educational computing" and "computer literacy." A discussion of the curriculum development process focuses on the role of educational technologies in…

Conclusions of a study of current use of technology in the administration of school library media programs and in school library/public library cooperation are summarized. Based on interviews with media specialists in nine states and an extensive literature review, 26 trends in technology utilization are listed for the administrative categories of…

This book represents the culmination of a twelve-month management training and development program conducted by the New England Teacher Corps Network for its project directors and staff. Wesley Brown and Perry Zirkel trace the organizational evolution of Teacher Corps projects. William Smith presents a theoretical analysis of the management system…