This study describes an intensive 10-week teacher training program for minority group college graduates prior to teaching in the public schools. The Personal Orientation Inventory and the Minnesota Teacher Attitude Inventory were used as pre- and posttraining measures to assess attitudes and value change over the duration of the training program.…

The correlations between the Personal Orientation Inventory and Inventory of Temporal Experiences are investigated. The interpretations of these findings are made in light of the theories which postulate a convergence between time, self actualization and creativity. (Author/DEP)

This article is based on the author's doctoral dissertation completed at the University of Florida.

The study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the Human Potential Seminar in bringing about value and attitude changes consistent with the stated objectives of the course. The objectives of the seminar are an increase in self-affirmation, self-motivation, self-determination and an empathetic regard for others. The primary focus of the…

The purpose of this study was to examine the Personal Orientation Inventory measures of Black graduate students in terms of patterns of scoring on various scales such as inner direction, self-actualization, spontaneity, self-regard, and capacity for intimate contact. (Author)

Multicultural and non-sexist education are important elements of a culturally pluralistic American society and American school curriculum. A study of whether multicultural and non-sexist instruction can positively modify the knowledge, attitudes and personal values of student teachers toward disadvantaged children is presented. (Author/AL)