Describes a survey of administrators, chairpersons, and faculty to determine the extent of congruity between their perceptions of the chairperson's role and governance functions in the community college. Shows time in positions to be a key variable in perceptual dissonance. Indicates a need for improved communication/information processes among…

Undergraduates' responses to a teacher evaluation instrument were analyzed for the factors indicated, students' preferred learning style, and teaching style. Teacher evaluations tended to be higher when the teacher's style matched the student's learning style. Research on congruency of styles and student achievement is recommended. (GDC)

Examined effects of adolescents' active learning of adult-roles on classroom climate and self-esteem. An experimental class participated in the adult-role experience of teaching third-grade children at an elementary school. Results indicated a more positive perception of the classroom environment and an increased sense of self-esteem among the…

Describes eight learning centers/activities designed to promote tactile/sensory experiences in younger children. (JN)

Reviews research in which children's processing of individual words is examined in prose context. When taken together, the data suggest that the reader's dependence on contextual constraint for individual word identification decreases with age. (HOD)

Focuses on the perceptual distortions of both clients and career counselors and reviews the contribution of such distortions to unrealistic vocational aspirations. Provides several suggestions for dealing with unrealistic aspirations and for assisting clients to develop a balanced perception of reality. (Author/JAC)

Describes ways in which a family-oriented psychologist contributed to a reconceptualization of the appropriate role for the physical therapist in patient care. A primary shift involved changing focus to the patient in the context of his/her family. Briefly describes appropriate psychological training for physical therapists. (Author/JAC)

Two groups of undergraduates differing in reading ability were tested on a number of reaction-time tasks designed to determine the speed of encoding visual information at several different levels, tests of sensory functions, verbal and quantitative reasoning ability, short-term auditory memory span, and ability to comprehend spoken text.…

In an evaluation of Wisconsin's Five-Year State Plan for vocational education, a study undertook to determine educators', students', employers', and employees' perceptions of and attitudes toward vocational-technical education in Wisconsin. Included is a statement of goals and processes as well as conclusions and recommendations. (JOW)

Expanding welfare benefits to include two-parent families has long been considered an option for a public policy designed to strengthen family units. Findings suggest that these families would be better aided by wage subsidies that reduce unemployment of family heads and raise earnings of the family's working members. (JOW)

A survey of the self-esteem, sex-role orientation, and perceived spouse support of women returning to work or school revealed that the first two factors were not related to the actual support received. Although most respondents felt that they had spouse support, they still perform essentially traditional domestic roles. (SK)

Counselors have an important role in providing help with the transition from preretirement planning to postretirement adjustment. They must examine their own bias and suggest alternatives to the worker role such as part time employment, hobbies and activism. (JAC)

This review concentrates on the effects of maternal employment on the academic attitudes and performance of children in elementary and secondary schools. Related research is reviewed, hypotheses about the relationship are developed, and research needs are indicated. (Author/GK)

Discusses a phenomenon called Extrasensory Perception (ESP) whereby information is gained directly by the mind without the use of the ordinary senses. Experiments in ESP and the basic equipment and methods are presented. Statistical evaluation of ESP experimental results are also included. (HM)

A review of current trends in primary care career choice is reported. Questions addressed include whether students choosing the primary care specialties share similar attitudes toward their medical role, and whether student attitudes have changed during the last few years as the result of the national focus on primary care. (JMD)