After two years of teaching chemistry and math for the Peace Corps in a small village school in Ghana, Mike Athens now works as the ranking administrator overseeing Peace Corps operations in Tanzania. Athens, who is Native American, believes his experiences in Africa will help him to expand his skills and better serve his community when he returns…

Describes the Chita Institute for the Improvement of Qualifications which employs 120 specialist trainers for Sourthern Siberia. The institute uses a block-circle system for improving teacher qualifications (referring to the combined subject matter specialties and cyclic nature of the process). The system helps teachers realize creative…

Summarizes the University Council for Educational Administration knowledge base project's "Social and Cultural Influences on Schooling" domain. Illegitimate forms of exclusion underlie schooling's social and cultural influences. The focus should be on creating a true democracy. Schools are local, national, and public entities. Students'…

A survey of 90 students in Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) teacher training in science education in England reveals a generally high knowledge of what multicultural science education means and a general understanding that it is important. A smaller proportion of students understood and valued antiracist science education. (SLD)

Examines the black middle-class response to "The Cosby Show." The study asked about the portrayal of blacks in the media, but did not specifically ask about "The Cosby Show." Results from 100 respondents revealed two significant aspects: that the show renders black problems as irrelevant and that it fosters hope and optimism…

Reports on a study conducted to assess the different types of worries that Mexican American and white students experience during their intermediate and secondary school years. Limits to the generalizability of the findings are reviewed. Implications for the practice of school counseling are discussed. (Author/LKS)

Charter schools are appealing because they focus on results, subscribe to a democratic philosophy, enhance choice options, permit true decentralization, enable local school boards to emphasize policy, and provide a more market-driven educational system. Charter schools are serving at-risk students and providing unique learning environments,…

Presents a series of reflections in which a second-grade teacher recognizes the value of encouraging children to develop various computational processes as well as a range of different solution approaches. Uses the context of mentally calculating costs of menu items. (MKR)

Considers implications of current application of principles regarding clients and HIV infection. The counseling profession's ethical standards related to these issues and the professional literature are reviewed with regard to current legislation and case law. Draws conclusions that question current applications and offers potential alternative…

Argues that to more fully understand beliefs about race that seem paradoxical, it is important to understand the way that beliefs are conceptualized and measured. The authors conclude that the concept of values developed by Rokeach (1973) offers a better basis for gauging public sentiment toward social policies and toward day-to-day living in an…

Examined whether group members differ in the number of in-group subtype distinctions that they draw. Drawing on results of two studies, found that members of groups whose primary function is intragroup interaction (fraternities, sororities, athletic teams) draw more subtype distinctions within their own group than within other groups. (RJM)

A survey of faculty in 98 college chemistry, civil engineering, microbiology, and sociology departments explored effects of faculty behaviors and attitudes on departmental rates of observed misconduct and espoused scientific research values. Results suggest misconduct is best predicted by department climate variables. Adherence to traditional…

Born in 1939 and raised in southwestern North Carolina, banjoist Raymond Fairchild discusses music, religion, the mountain life of his youth, education, racism, and politics from the unique perspective of one who "never did go to school enough to mess up none of my work." His firm belief in a self-made, self-educated person is reflected…

Investigated preschool, second, and fifth grade children's definitions of, moral standards for, and internal evaluative reactions to lies and truthful statements. Older children correctly identified almost all statements, whereas preschoolers correctly identified about 70 percent. Lies were rated as worse than truthful statements by all age…

Describes an activity in which students examine the value content of news presentations. Explains that after classroom brainstorming, students watch news broadcasts and answer values-related questions. Suggests references for teachers on the sources of U.S. values. (SG)