Among 42 secondary students from the Lil'wat Nation, students attending a tribally controlled school perceived that their parents and favorite teacher held educational aspirations for them that were significantly higher than those perceived by public school students. significant differences in self-concept were found. Contains 25 references. (SV)

This study investigated teachers' (n=115) perceptions and beliefs about their professional training with regard to assessment, diagnosis, and management issues associated with children with attention deficit/hyperactive disorder. Specialized remediation or other educational interventions commonly used were also examined. (IAH)

This study, involving 158 prospective and experienced teachers' reactions to hypothetical students' patterns of giftedness, found differential predictions of success, recommendations for programing, and trait ratings for various patterns of giftedness and talent, suggesting sensitivity to "multiple intelligences." The influence of gender, race, or…

Maintains that, rather than simply assuming patience is a virtue, early childhood teachers can use feelings of patience or impatience as cues to examine their expectations and alter their situation so that they can respond in supportive, appropriate, effective, and educational ways. (BB)

Addresses the inappropriateness of methods designed for large classrooms in a small rural school. Offers advantages of small class that are lost in stereotypes based on larger classes. Discusses orientation to the average pupil contrasted with opportunities for more individualized materials in a small class. Criticizes the predominance of frontal…

Investigated teacher (n=141) expectations and actual role activities of five half-time elementary counselors. Individual counseling and consulting with teachers accounted for majority of counselor time, family problems other than divorce was topic dealt with most frequently, counselors used their time differently in October than in May, teachers…

According to a 1989 survey of urban high school juniors' and seniors' work experiences, these young people derive strong meaning from working, despite limits to the socialization power of work in their lives. Nonwhites had the highest career aspirations, but both whites and nonwhites were unclear about college plans. Businesses and schools should…

Describes the classroom life of Will, a kindergartner with fetal alcohol syndrome. The teacher met with the parents, the principal, and a support committee to determine how to handle Will's erratic behavior. A classroom aide provided Will with one-on-one assistance and helped him acquire appropriate social skills. (SM)

Responses from 153 faculty and 146 undergraduates (including 35 nontraditional students) indicated that faculty viewed nontraditional students as different and better learners. Although faculty said critical thinking/problem solving were top goals, students felt instructors used lecture and emphasized subject matter. Students, especially…

Describes the current state of knowledge about human decision-making and problem-solving processes, explaining recent developments and their implications for management and management training. Rational goal-setting is the key to effective decision making and accomplishment. Bounded rationality is a realistic orientation, because the world is too…

A study with 46 university students investigated whether participation either in a required first-year course in academic skills development or in required tutoring influenced students' academic self-efficacy, as measured by self-reported abilities and projected grades. Results support the use of required external academic support. (MSE)

Interviews with 55 new lecturers at an Australian university focused upon early experiences in the institution and attitudes regarding teaching and student evaluations. Among findings were that help in learning about the institution and special consideration in workload favored the more academically qualified while help in solving problems favored…

Despite the women's movement, there is still gender inequality in the schools, often because boys and girls are treated differently in school. The article discusses the various forms of gender inequality, presents nine steps to a bias-free classroom, and looks at the move toward gender equality. (SM)

A survey of almost 1,000 research and development staff at large industrial corporations in Britain and Japan investigated differences in employment structures (market-oriented vs. organization-oriented), learning in higher education, and career expectations. Significant differences were found in attitudes of workers in the two countries.…

A detailed discipline plan must be developed with the consensus of the school community. To be effective, the plan should have the following characteristics: (1) be understood by everyone; (2) be consistent in imposing sanctions; (3) specify good and bad behavior; (4) include instructions for emergencies and alternatives to out-of-school…