This book combines background information on language and communication with methods for developing specific skills needed to cope with the daily communication problems. Comments on environmental effects on language development, on differences in dialects, on reasons for teaching grammar, and on types of grammar precede a discussion of the impact…

The basic hypotheses were (1) children with detailed exposure to objects would increase in knowledge of the complexity of objects but would also exhibit a corresponding increase in object-picture discrepancy, (2) children exposed only to pictures would show minimal object-picture discrepancy but would exhibit a lower response repertoire, and (3)…

Role theory concepts were employed to define substantive areas of interactions between vocational teachers, state supervisory personnel, and local school administrators, define potential and actual role conflicts for vocational teachers arising from these interactions, and assess the impact of perceived conflict upon vocational teacher job…

Selected recent research studies are reviewed under the following headings: (1) perception pretraining for reading, (2) hierarchical arrangement of reading skills, (3) comparisons of suggested sequences of different basal series, (4) code versus meaning emphasis in beginning reading, and (5) the relative effectiveness of methods involving…

All literature teachers agree that students should read with perception, enjoy reading, and continue reading after classes have ended. Because perception promotes the pleasure that leads to continued reading, the basic step toward improved reading is to increase perception. The "index-card" system, which focuses attention on textual explication,…

Three continuing education programs for Protestant clergymen were studied to assess program impact, gain further understanding of the occupational roles and educational needs of ministers, and develop hypotheses and improved evaluation techniques. Goals and effects of the programs overlapped, with participants reporting much satisfaction. General…

To determine what happens as a result of a training experience and why certain effects of training show up in only some participants, a series of six two-hour seminars in handling problem employees was given to front line non-academic university supervisors. The Solomen Four Group Evaluation Design and questionnaires were used. Criteria changes…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether associate and baccalaureate faculties and nursing service administrators have different perceptions regarding the competencies required of baccalaureate, associate, and service nursing graduates. The competencies studied were: (1) preparation for patient care; (2) carrying out patient care; (3)…

To explore and analyze the perceptions of students and counselors as to the expected counselor's role, a random sample of fifteen counselors and seventy-five students from each of three Colorado public high schools was selected and the participants were asked to complete a survey instrument which collected three types of data: general information…

This paper reviews previous research and describes a study about the use of psychophysiological indicators (skin conductance response--SCR and heart rate--HR) to measure people's reactions to violence. The review of research describes attempts to gauge the association between people's attitudes, personality, and physiological responses when they…

Middle age is a phase of the life cycle marked by poorly defined boundaries and declining status. Studies reveal that depression is more likely to occur during middle age than during any other phase of the life cycle. In addition, research has verified that depression occurs more commonly in women than men. A sociological analysis of factors which…

Based on a statewide sample of teachers, subject masters, and administrators in Queensland, Australia, secondary state high schools, discussion focuses on the role of the subject master within the school system; the skills required for the position; and professional development activities. Changes relating to the administrative and curriculum…

A goal of increased effectiveness of teacher-student communication led to the development and validation of an 18-item scale, RAM, which classified subjects into categories of Relative, Absolute, and Mixed relative-absolute philosophical orientation to the nature of reality. After three pilot studies using a total of 202 subjects, RAM was…

Addressing the theme "200 Years of Indian Education--What Now--Where Now?", these transcripts of the 17th Annual Indian Education Conference (Arizona, 1976) include comments, questions, and definitive statements of professionals in the field of Indian Education. Presented by workshop title, the seven workshops included in this document…

Two studies explored the effects of peer teaching on the attitudes and behavior of tutors and tutees. In the first study, fourth graders tutored third graders in reading once a day for two weeks. Another group befriended a third grader over the same period of time, supervising play activities. A control group participated in neither special…