Where the Action Is.

• Authors : Seletsky, Alice¹

Subjects: *ELEMENTARY schools; *TEACHERS; *EDUCATIONNEW York (State); UNITED States

• Source: Nation. 5/25/1985, Vol. 240 Issue 20, p634-638. 5p.

• Abstract: The article presents information regarding the experiences of a class teacher of a public elementary school in New York City, one of a network of ...

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Building a Taxonomy of State Education Policies.

• Authors : Mitchell, Douglas E.; Marshall, Catherine; Wirt, Frederick M.

Subjects: *EDUCATION; *TAXONOMYNATIONAL Institute of Education (U.S.)

• Source: Peabody Journal of Education (0161956X). Spring85, Vol. 62 Issue 3, p7. 41p.

• Abstract: Studies development and clarification of a theoretically consistent and operationally powerful taxonomy of state policy mechanisms (SPMs) in education by the ...

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Toward a Unified Theory of Teaching.

• Authors : Mosston, Muska; Ashworth, Sara

Subjects: *TEACHING; *PROBLEM solving; *EDUCATION

• Source: Educational Leadership. May85, Vol. 42 Issue 8, p31. 4p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram.

• Abstract: Discusses how a universal, deliberate unified theory of teaching can lead students from acquiring basic information to advanced problem solving. Impetus for the notion of ...

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HRD and Power: The Real Issue.

• Authors : McDermott, Lynda

Subjects: *POWER (Philosophy); *EDUCATION

• Source: Training & Development Journal (0041-0861). Sep85, Vol. 39 Issue 9, p54. 3p.

• Abstract: Focuses on the importance of power in human resource development (HRD) professionals. Definition of power; Primary sources of power in organizational life; Strategies HRD professionals ...

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The family in society.

• Authors : Ferguson, Phyllis¹

Subjects: *FAMILIES; *WORLD War I; *WORLD War II

• Source: Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine (Supplement). Apr1985, Vol. 78 Issue 8, p16-20. 5p.

• Abstract: The article offers perspectives on the role of family in the society. The author argues that the two world wars, one that occurred between 1914 and 1918 ...

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Tensions in Contemporary Theology of Creation: an Ecumenical Challenge?

Subjects: *ECUMENICAL movement; *THEOLOGY; *ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc.

• Source: Ecumenical Review. Jul85, Vol. 37 Issue 3, p360-370. 11p.

• Abstract: Presents a discussion on the ecumenical relevance of tension in contemporary theology of creation in the Institute for Ecumenical Research, Klingenthal. Contributors to the brainstorming ...

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THE PUBLISHERS FLUNK SCIENCE California rejects textbooks as skimpy, especially on evolution.

• Authors : Bowen, Ezra; Hull, Jon D.

Subjects: *TEXTBOOKS; *PUBLISHINGCALIFORNIAROGALIN, Roger; HONIG, Bill; ALEXANDER, Francie

• Source: TIME Magazine. 9/30/1985, Vol. 126 Issue 13, p86. 1p.

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Baby Doe and t he Search for a Quality Life.

• Authors : Powell, T. Hennessy¹; Hecimovic, Anton²

Subjects: *INFANTS with disabilities; *LEGAL judgments; *GOVERNMENT regulation

• Source: Exceptional Children. Jan1985, Vol. 51 Issue 4, p315-323. 9p.

• Abstract: Recent "Baby Doe" decisions and governmental rules have prompted a review of the quality of life afforded infants with severe handicaps. Several disciplines (psychology, Copyright of Exceptional Children is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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Dialogues with Children (Book).

• Authors : Polakow, Valerie

Subjects: *EDUCATION; *NONFICTIONDIALOGUES With Children (Book)MATTHEWS, Gareth

• Source: Educational Studies. Winter85, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p370. 4p.

• Abstract: Reviews the book 'Dialogues With Children,' by Gareth B. Matthews.

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Pupil Experience (Book Review).

Subjects: *EDUCATION; *NONFICTIONPUPIL Experience (Book)SCHOSTAK, John

• Source: Education. Winter85, Vol. 106 Issue 2, p171. 1/4p.

• Abstract: Pupil Experience. John F. Schostak, and Tom Logan (Editors). Croon Helm, London, 1984. The editors maintain that theories of education have been ... Copyright of Education is the property of Project Innovation Austin LLC and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

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