Uses a general content analytical technique to examine the issues and factors involved in the resurgence of racist incidents on predominantly White college campuses. Argues that these incidents were implicitly encouraged by the Reagan Administration and by majority individuals in leadership roles. (FMW)

Reports on research studies concerning cognitive learning in the environment as it relates to elementary schools. Indicates that field instruction is useful in promoting and achieving cognitive gain when effectively planned, managed, and coordinated with other modes of instruction. (RT)

Findings from a study, based on observation of dyadic teacher-student interaction in high school science classes, indicate that teachers of all levels of experience tend to interact more with male students than female students, and both newly prepared and experienced teachers lack the skills needed to alter their gender-biased behaviors. (IAH)

A survey of 17,592 college students on 140 campuses indicates considerable alcohol abuse, which is adversely affecting the social and academic environment for nonabusers. Results also show variation by region, student age, and institution. The study suggested that students' drinking was not affected by differences in school policies. Some schools…

Maintains that teaching history can be far more than dry lectures and reading long books. Maintains that the "historical staff ride" program in the U.S. Army can serve as an example of how to teach history outside the classroom. Describes the program and provides guidelines for selecting and visiting historic sites with classes. (CFR)

Asserts that the ethical dimensions of teaching involve complex decisions found in the sense-making process and deeply embedded in teachers' professional lives. Reports on a study of a middle school science teacher and how emancipatory learning, control, and social expectations influence teaching behaviors. (CFR)

Asserts that professional morality deals with decisions, strategies, products, and by-products in teaching. Reports on interviews with 60 teachers and discusses 5 types of decision making. Concludes that appropriate teacher training programs can help develop conceptual frames of professional responsibility. (CFR)

Reviews research on the nature and development of the professional morality of preservice teachers. Reports on a longitudinal study of 284 education students regarding an ethical dilemma about teacher interrelationships. Maintains that one barrier is the lack of a well-established professional moral language. (CFR)

Maintains that educators can achieve instructional goals if students are provided with effective and interesting curricular activities. Describes the Entrepreneurship Economic Education Project in Clark County, Nevada. Asserts that it could serve as a model for community involvement in economics education. (CFR)

Maintains that California teachers are now responsible for preparing students for the new California Learning Assessment System (CLAS) test. Discusses the multiple choice, written response, primary source, and essay writing sections of the test. Provides suggestions for scoring essays and having students evaluate each other's writing. (CFR)

Contends that knowledge and its representation in the scholarly community has undergone changes in the past two decades. Examines the nature and contributions of teacher knowledge in the scholarly literature of music teaching. Reflects on the contribution of teacher knowledge to existing university-based literature. (CFR)

This paper describes a support services program for students with learning disabilities at California State University (Northridge) that utilized clinical and controlled research for prescription of services and compensatory strategies, including assistive technology, and preparation of a written composition curriculum emphasizing use of assistive…

A survey of 212 graduates of 1 Master's in Business Administration (MBA) degree program investigated program aspects the respondents valued highly and the extent of the degree's contribution to subsequent career changes. Program benefits to graduates, in terms of relevance, knowledge gain, behavior change, and outcomes achieved, were seen as…

Encopresis affects a small percentage of children, but most parents are unaware of the condition and react punitively. The lengthy, complex management program usually includes physiological and behavioral approaches. The collaborative management protocol focuses on medical clinicians, families, children, school nurses, and teachers, and can help…

Examines from a Vygotskian perspective deaf children's private speech, i.e., speech that is spoken aloud (or visibly performed) but that is addressed to no particular person. Findings are consistent with Vygotsky's notion of the robustness of the phenomenon and its ontogenesis in early social communication. (33 references) (LR)