Four-hundred-and-sixty-six undergraduates at a large southeastern university completed a self-administered 46 item online survey (Undergraduate Survey on Attitudes toward a College Education) developed by the authors. Age of respondent was the only demographic factor significantly associated with being apathetic- the younger the student, the…

The primary objectives of this research were to explore achievement pattern differences and the influence of family factors on the achievement patterns of Afro-Caribbean and African American students within the United States (U.S.). The study utilized two research designs; a causal-comparative and a correlational design. A student family…

In today's world, the developments being experienced in geography education are focusing on issues like the following: integrating technology into geography courses, placing a comprehensive and integrative perspective regarding geography into the curriculum, stressing independent learning and team-learning simultaneously, educating students to…

The paper assessed the after effect of Beijing women conference of 1995. It looked at issues of women with special regard to the resistance of men to women advancing to higher position; the rate of exposure of rural women to the struggle of women for equal opportunities with men and the attitudes of traditional men and women towards education of…

This study describes the results of a research evaluation of a school dropout prevention program and adolescents' self-reported perceptions of their motivations and role models. The program was a partnership between an urban university and an urban school district that was designed to prevent 9th grade students from dropping out of high school. It…

This article purports to clarify the role of critical thinking in education, and to suggest resources for the implementation of effective critical thinking programs in curricula. Eight major resource areas are outlined, accompanied by bibliographical references. (Editor)

Article examined the part played by liberal arts in educational history and projected its role in the future. (RK)

Author concludes that the greatest factual element relates to preparing working class youth for the rigors associated with higher education and that special educational needs remain a debatable question since success at many endeavors requires middle class skills, standards, and interests. (Author/MB)

Article presented the views of academicians who responded to the widespread attitude that educators are not "in the arena" and cannot therefore demonstrate their success. (Editor/RK)

Author examined the question of bringing together cognitive learning with affective-experiential learning. (Author/RK)

It is the contention of this paper that attempted changes in educational practice probably will not be successful unless the locus of support for innovative ideas is based with the classroom teacher. (Authors)

The article explores the debate of teaching creation in the public schools, what each group claims, the issues they overlook or neglect, why, and how educators can deal with the resulting confrontation and debate. Using evidence from the literature of each approach, the article suggests flaws in the logic of all three. (NQA)

Selected positive and negative attitudes held by a group of multi-racial teachers toward the education of the Black child were identified through an attitudinal questionnaire administered to the teachers during cultural awareness seminars. (NQ)

If learners' needs/readiness can be more closely determined, organizational guidelines and curriculum decisions for classroom and school environments can better be determined. Individual needs and readiness concepts such as self-concept, self-insight, self-understanding, and self-actualization can ultimately be used to increase the likelihood of…

Students are moved more by their psychological experiences with teachers and school officials than by the sociological factors they bring to school with them. Students are more likely to become involved in their education and in school activities if they feel included in the decision-making processes of school policymakers. (CM)