Drawing on philosophy, curriculum theory, and studies of teacher education, this article questions the results of implementing teacher-thinking research in teacher education programs. Advocates a shift from research utilization and implementation to questions of curriculum deliberation and justification in teacher education. (GEA)

Current research on teacher effectiveness is reviewed as it applies to physical education teachers. Eight teaching behaviors are explored from the perspective of physical education. Some problems in applying the research to actual school situations are presented. (Author/MT)

Describes a comprehensive, integrative model for the initial family interview. Defines essential theoretical constructs which encompass intrapsychic, intergenerational and interactional approaches. Discusses importance of considering therapist behaviors which promote engagement. (Author/ABL)

Claims that by being open to the French (feminist) theories of Julia Kristeva, Luce Irigaray, and Helene Cixous, teachers of composition, male and female, might actually engender new textual and pedagogical strategies within the field and beyond. (ARH)

Argues that the September-June school calendar, based on economic rather than educational considerations, has outlived its usefulness. Recommends designing a less disruptive schedule to suit children's continuous learning needs, presents several year-round options, and summarizes the benefits of uninterrupted learning. (MLH)

Self-concept and attributions made about academic successes and failures were compared in 46 students with learning disabilities and 47 normally achieving students (mean age 12 years). Attributions regarding internal versus external causes for successes and failures and stable (ability) versus unstable (effort) causes for failures did not…

Two recent books that confront the questions and assumptions of traditional and new paradigms for studying education are discussed: "Organizational Theory and Inquiry: The Paradigm Revolution" (Yvonna Lincoln, editor) and "Naturalistic Inquiry" (Y. Lincoln and Egon Guba). (MSE)

Encourages classroom teachers to engage in collaborative research. Addresses role of theory in research design, ethical/legal aspects of data collection/treatment, ownership of data, and communication among team members. Describes one-to-one friendship, teacher team catalyst, and cruise ship research models. Discusses how to formulate research…

This article cautions that prescriptive announcements for school improvement currently in vogue are not all clearly justified by research on school effectiveness. An overview of the strong principal factor is used as an example. (MT)

The verbalized thinking of two sixth grade children while reading is analyzed using schema theory. An outline of a critical thinking theory is given and contrasted with schema theory. Conclusions for reading theoreticians are discussed. (MT)

The reviewer praises the book as a good elementary introduction to theory and method in factor analysis as it applies to psychometrics and social science research. (TJH)

A behavioral outplacement program including a system of self-monitoring, goal setting, and positive reinforcement can dramatically decrease the length of the job search. The client corporation benefits by receiving objective reports on the progress of terminated employees. (SK)

Noting that the reading process is interactive, describes the use of guided imagery as a strategy to help children monitor their own comprehension. Presents support from research. (NH)

Uses examples from advertisements to support the claim that usage opinions have a minimal influence on actual usage, and formulates a new law of usage, stating that when a language change occurs, some people will adopt it, some will oppose it, and most will ignore it. (NH)

The main theories linking education and ethnicity are reviewed and evaluated, using the Jewish population in Toronto as an example. An alternative framework for analyzing nondominant minority communities is presented. There is a need to be more specific with concepts such as cultural resistance and reproduction to give them more pluralistic…