The Cornell Parent Behavior Inventory and Moral Dilemmas Test were administered to 146 girls and 123 boys in New Zealand. Boys with high parental support factor scores had higher mean scores on the Moral Dilemmas Test. The girls' parent perception factor scores did not relate to the Moral Dilemmas Test. (Author)

Highlights findings of group discussions at The Mothers Center, Hicksville, New York. Focus was on obstetrician-patient relationship and the work of the Social Action Committee at the center. (BF/JH)

This study investigated the merits of various theoretical rationales for predicting viewers' affective responses to the expressed emotions of a protagonist. (Editor)

This study examines eight hypotheses concerning personality and parental determinants of support and opposition to the Women's Liberation Movement. These cognitive, motivational, and parental variables are interpreted in relation to the differing dispositions of each group toward the issues raised by the women's movement. (Editor/RK)

Caring can be shown by simply being with the other person, accepting all of that person as he or she is at that moment. To be with another may not call for any talking upon your part; perhaps it is much better not to talk. (Author)

Focuses on the emotional/cognitive processes associated with teacher ratings of empathic and socially competent behaviors. Results indicate that children (N=120) with higher empathy ratings and at higher grade levels received higher scores on a storytelling measure--the Thematic Apperception Test. Clarifies the social information processing of…

Examined user reaction to computer-administered and paper-and-pencil-administered forms of the Strong Interest Inventory. Results indicate that user reactions to the two administration modes were reasonably similar in most areas. However, the computer group indicated more often that their version was easier to use and follow. (RJM)

Results and interpretations of the data from a performance examination were compared for four methods of analysis for 74 medical specialty certification candidates: (1) traditional summary statistics; (2) inter-judge correlations; (3) generalizability theory; and (4) the multifaceted Rasch model. Advantages of the Rasch model are outlined. (SLD)

Examines the treatment integrity with which teachers implemented a reinforcement-based intervention designed to improve the academic performance of elementary school students. Results indicate that teachers maintained adequate treatment integrity for two to four days, after which, implementation began to deteriorate. Daily feedback, however,…

Circulation of individual titles held by Wellington Public Library (New Zealand) were compared before and after television dramatizations of the works had been aired; the objective was to establish whether readers' choice of title was influenced by television. Results showed no statistically significant increase, indicating that television…

Dynamic assessment is described as a framework for the educational diagnosis of writing disabilities that is consistent with process models of writing instruction. Procedures use interview and response-to-instruction paradigms to study children's abilities and their knowledge of procedures for writing. Diagnostic protocols are outlined and…

Discusses the many different versions of "Little Red Riding Hood" and the extended classroom discussions they provoked, especially about what foodstuffs were in her basket. States that teachers should encourage their students to read in different ways at different times in their lives. Includes questions for stimulating student response.…

Finds that picture books are difficult to define--are they a separate genre or a format? Lists six variations on picture books. Presents a workshop designed to raise teachers' consciousness about picture books--activities can be adapted for students. Gives five questions for stimulating student response, using the books discussed. (PA)

Studied preschool children's inability to distinguish fantasy from fact utilizing the case of the popular movie Jurassic Park and the subsequent false information children obtained about dinosaurs. Described attempts made by teachers to address the resultant aggressive behavior and false knowledge gained and replace it with constructive knowledge.…

Cheshire (Connecticut) High School was given a clear mandate to renew itself. Initially resistant faculty became enthusiastic while helping the principal develop a renewal framework stressing interdisciplinary instructional practices, integrated skill targets and assessment procedures, international awareness themes, large-scale technological…