Literature since 1975 concerning the interaction of domain-specific and strategic knowledge on academic performance was reviewed. Focus was on critically analyzing the literature; presenting hypotheses about the interaction; and offering recommendations for future research leading, perhaps, to an information-processing model that captures the…

Michel Foucault's work, it is suggested, has much to offer education. A general introduction to his work is presented, and his account of power/knowledge is outlined. How this power/knowledge is exercised in what Foucault calls 'the disciplines' is discussed and implications for schools are outlined. (Author/MLW)

Two studies with 170 third-, 303 fifth-, and 288 seventh-graders in Heidelberg (West Germany) compared memory performance and text comprehension of groups equivalent on domain-specific knowledge of the game of soccer but differing in overall aptitude. Whether prior knowledge or overall aptitude level was more important in acquiring/using new…

This article discusses the nature of sexual harassment, focusing on sexual harassment in the schools and examining the extent of the problem. Suggestions for confronting the problem are presented, noting how peer helpers can confront sexual harassment and describing a peer-led unit on the subject. (SM)

A survey of 997 college students enrolled in business communication courses in 5 U.S. universities investigated students' awareness of intercultural nonverbal communication. Among the variables considered was the subjects' own ethnic or cultural origin. Results indicate significant lack of awareness of intercultural differences. (MSE)

Activities embedded within events in two math classes were examined to determine patterns that suggested the teacher's knowledge in one content area, mathematics. An external representation of the teacher's classroom "script" was constructed to illuminate the essential elements of the script and what connections existed within the script…

A study of 88 students in a problem-based surgery clerkship found significant gain in knowledge level, found to be linked to improved clinical performance. Additional findings included peers were good judges of students' knowledge and skills; faculty were not good judges of changes in student skills or ability to apply them. (MSE)

Cognitive and metacognitive demands of initial information gathering for elementary school research assignments were studied for 23 6th graders during think-aloud/concurrent interviews. Results support the view that information retrieval and use in libraries is a problem solving task requiring flexible application of various forms of knowledge.…

Reports a survey of junior and senior high school students that investigated the prevalence of anabolic-androgenic steroid use and examined gender, sports participation, and illicit drug use. Results indicated the prevalence of steroid use was 3.3%. Steroid use was greater for males, users of other drugs, and strength trainers. (SM)

Parents of elementary students in rural Texas completed surveys about their attitudes toward and knowledge of comprehensive school health education. Results indicated parents widely supported health education, with alcohol, drugs, nutrition, and first aid being the topics they considered most important. (Author/SM)

A four-year study found that an intervention program with two elementary-level hearing teachers of deaf students significantly improved the teachers' ability to consistently code English into sign. This article describes components of the intervention program; its rationale; sign-to-speech ratios before and after intervention; and coding of…

This article describes the development and field-test evaluation of a set of materials designed to provide inservice training for teachers not specifically trained to work with students who are deaf-blind. The materials focus on training of communication and orientation/mobility skills in this population. Pretest/posttest knowledge and attitudes…

A research study compared the relationship of nutrition knowledge to eating practices and attitudes of female high school and college runners. Results showed that runners with greater nutrition knowledge made better food choices and ate more healthfully. This article looks at the runners' misconceptions and makes recommendations for nutrition…

Analyzes two aspects of teachers' planned presentations of subject matter (knowledge about subject matter and knowledge about students); illustrates using functions and undefined mathematical operations; and discusses the interconnectedness of subject-matter knowledge, knowledge about students, and knowledge about ways of presenting subject…

Twenty-five adolescents with behavioral disorders in residential treatment participated in a 10-week aggression replacement training program. Comparison with 14 controls indicated that treatment affected participants' social skills knowledge but did not impact their observable behavior. (Author/JDD)