Two theoretical models of visual attention and contingent learning were presented to provide a framework for the consideration of how observed individual differences in infant behavior may interact with nonsocial stimuli and caretaker-mediated stimuli to influence the individual's development of patterns of visual attention and contingency…

The purpose of this study was to investigate, both empirically and theoretically, the manner in which human Ss (might) learn to estimate relative frequencies of nine different outcomes of an uncertain event on the basis of a random sequence of event occurences. (Author)

Author compares his philosophy on training which heheld twelve years ago with that he believes currently. (RK)

Studies support the hypothesis that images aroused by discreet verbal stimuli can be integrated into complex images with the result that: (a) storage capacity requirements are reduced, and (b) recall of one component of the image leads to effective redintegration of the rest. (JB)

This study finds homogeneity of belief systems within teams, as well as between team and leader, is significantly related to team morale. (Author/JN)

Reviews social scientific research indicating that it may be wrong to teach the poor to tolerate delayed gratification. (JM)

Research supported by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Educational Testing Service; examines the psychological validity of Fillmore's theory of case grammar. (DD)

Using the Topic of electromagnets as an example, describes how science teachers can benefit from the work of Hilda Taba and her co-workers in the area of instructional design and in classroom techniques for developing concepts. (JR)

Presents some general ideas about teaching and learning, involving the characteristics and effectiveness of education, students' learning practices, and teachers' performance and class load. Indicates that the teacher should set up conductive environments and help students get unstuck in their learning. (CC)

Reflective teaching is indeed less structured than traditional education because it involves the students more meaningfully in the selecting and planning of learning experiences through cooperative teacher small group interaction. (Author/RK)

Teaching strategies intended to foster imagination and affective learning are discussed including sensitizing children to linguistic imagery, involving students in the learning experience, using visual arts like sculpture and painting to stimulate creative thinking, and stimulating appreciation of nonverbal expression through color and light…

The inadequacies of the accountability system California legislators have required California schools to adopt are discussed. (JB)

The core discipline of the evaluated fifth grade course which is applicable to secondary grades is anthropology; however, because man is the subject, the scope of the curriculum is interdisciplinary. The learning process is emphasized with methodology based on comparison and contrast. (SM)