Recommends the use of concealed images as tools for teaching geography. Suggests that images be used as examples of geographers' search for spatial regularities, metaphors for the quasi-religious quest for scientific truth, and fallibility of scientific citation. Argues that the purpose of geography becomes palpable to students when the concealed…

The ability of students to sort cards based on surface features and deep patterns is investigated. The effect of the presence of variables and what makes a pattern difficult or easy for students to recognize are discussed. Study revealed that students are unsuccessful at making connections between expressions, sentences, and sequences which share…

Presents the results of a study designed to test ability to discriminate sound intensity modulations. Examines time required for making correct discriminations of stimuli that increased, decreased, or remained the same in intensity. Concludes that both musicians and nonmusicians perceive intensity decreases more easily than increases. (DK)

A quantifiable regimen of supplemental rotary vestibular stimulation was administered in a cross-over longitudinal design to 11 nonhandicapped and 10 Down's syndrome infants. Results indicated that supplementary rotary vestibular stimulation produced no measurable gain in motor ability. Greater gains were exhibited in the early phase of the study,…

This study compared the perceptions of 87 practicing and preservice special education teachers and 100 employers concerning critical factors for job success. Educators rank ordered the four job skill categories as work related, social, communication, and personal, whereas employers' rankings were work related, communication, personal, and social.…

Examined children's visual self-recognition. Lower-SES maltreated children did not differ from lower- or middle-SES comparison children in the development of self-recognition. Differences between the samples in the quality of affective reactions to mirror self-images were observed. (BC)

Suggests that individual differences in visual imagery and failure to realize their existence may have affected theories of thought throughout history. Offers possible explanations for the failure to validate thinking style differences in educationally significant ways. Argues that increased understanding of mental imagery can improve teaching.…

Surveyed adults who were parents of preschool children and employed in dual-earner families. Found that adults' high commitment to roles was not associated with psychological well-being; diverse sources of support for women were linked with their psychological states; and men's well-being was responsive to wives' support. (BC)

Uses a projector, a prism, and two screens to demonstrate the composition of white light and detect color. (MDH)

This article examines the role of athletic coaches and notes their unique backgrounds and needs that set them apart from other college faculty. Alternative definitions of the coach's role include offering tenure to coaches, treating the coach like an ordinary contractual employee, and fashioning special nonsalary benefits. (Author/DB)

Comparisons were made between teacher and pupil perceptions of eight facets of the mathematics environment. Teacher perceptions tended to differ from pupil perceptions although not always in the hypothesized direction. (Author/CW)

Local system for public school governance has changed little since early twentieth century, when conception of school boards as trusteeships and superintendents as chief managers changed school-operating boards into policy boards. Since the late 1960s, local boards have reverted to politicized boards, increasingly involved in district…

This study found that mainstreamed fourth- and sixth-grade students with learning disabilities had significant weaknesses on a science curriculum-based assessment relative to nondisabled peers, and they rated themselves and were rated by their teachers more negatively. Mismatches were revealed in the perception of the student and teacher regarding…

Reviews theories regarding school knowledge, cognitive processes, and curriculum development. Contends that students are not taught theoretical concepts because of a misapplication of Piagetian Theory. Concludes that students should be encouraged to explore several perspectives of reality to understand knowledge and thinking. (CFR)

Explores 194 principals' role perceptions, expressed in guided interviews conducted by educational-administration graduate students. Principals described planning procedures as collaborative and said priorities were shaped by school or student results on objective success indicators. Ensuring school safety, good teaching, and effective community…