An investigation of a theory of "idiosyncrasy credit" which was developed by Hollander (1958) as a framework for understanding status and conformity, was undertaken in the community college setting. Idiosyncrasy credit represents status and allows for behavior which may exceed the "limits" set by the common expectancies of a group. The specific…

The investigators assume that in a social power relationship, where one person has the power to reward or punish another for the latter's behavior, the social inferior will tend to conceal from a superior information he possesses or attitudes he holds which, if shared, might cause the superior to censure the inferior. To test this hypothesis, two…

This monograph describes a study of entrepreneurship in new technologically-based firms. The work is based on empirical data gathered primarily in interviews with individuals who formed such enterprises. Most of the research was conducted in one of the nation's centers of technological entrepreneurship, the San Francisco Peninsula area around Palo…

To develop a practical method of individualizing basal reading materials and to test possible effects upon pupils' achievement and awareness of the locus control of their learning when this method is employed, a fourth grade class received directive helpful teacher responses to their requests for assistance with workbook exercises. A tally of…

This paper critically examines the locus of control literature on the personality dimensions of internal and external control. It discusses the ideological bias of the internal-external control construct, the racist implications of the research and writing emanating from this construct and the limitations of the construct to contribute to a better…

Expanding choice among public schools will improve student achievement and provide creative and decision-making professional opportunities for teachers. Three successful choice plans are discussed. Steps for developing choice plans are listed. (PS)

Argues that "empowering" as a philosophy of education must balance its commitments to personal growth and to society, recognizing that just as personal power is primary and prerequisite to synergy so personal growth is prerequisite to societal contribution. (SRT)

A study of teacher perceptions of more or less powerful teachers found that powerless teachers see themselves and other teachers as less influential, experience meetings as less open and participative, and feel they have a smaller amount of total influence in the schools than do powerful teachers. Includes a reference list. (MD)

Drawing on the evaluation and authority theories of Dornbusch and Scott, this paper examines the relationship between teacher perceptions of the frequency of evaluation activity and their assessments of their effort and effectiveness. Urban, middle school teachers were surveyed. Findings included a positive relationship between evaluation…

Individual autonomy and responsibility to society through declared goals of education can be realized only when teachers provide a learning environment in which pupils are encouraged to make autonomous judgments in an environment of cooperative relationships. (JD)

A good black university must take serious note of not only its responsibilities as a Western institution, but also those it shares with universities of the Third World. (DM)

Revised version of a paper presented to a summer institute for teachers of disadvantaged children at North Carolina College, Durham, North Carolina, June 1967. (JM)

This investigation dealt with the relationship between productive cultural involvement, racial group, membership, and personality among lower-class young men in the United States. While found, racial differences seem secondary to those reflecting different degrees of productive involvement. (Author)