Summarizes the history of American magazines for children and adolescents from the eighteenth century through the present, and notes that although young people's magazines may come and go, they always reflect the times. (HOD)

Offers a conceptual framework regarding the technical and moral socialization of school administrators; identifies processes and conditions associated with their moral socialization; and concludes with a brief discussion of the implications of these conditions for the study and development of recruitment, selection, and preparation practices in…

Earlier work on the enduring effects of education is reviewed, and data are presented from 22 autobiographical accounts written by college graduates. Most importance was attached to learning high-level intellectual skills and to attitudes and values of personal and professional significance. Implications for curricula and teaching are discussed.…

Examines how and why vocational and manual courses were introduced into Buffalo schools at the turn of the century. Argues that the Buffalo experience mirrored the nation's general ambivalence about educational reform, and also demonstrates ways in which Buffalo's experience was unique. (CMG)

Presents activities for a thematic unit of literature exploring humankind's relationship to the land, as inspired by Robert Frost's poem. Activities include planting flowers, examining travel brochures, viewing a transparency exhibit of images of nature, and journal writing on topics dealing with owning and working land. (HTH)

Discusses some of the broader cultural influences that precede (and go beyond) ethnic influences in children's behaviors and attitudes and teachers' interpretations of them. Those influences that affect students' as well as teachers' behaviors and attitudes include perpetuation of the conflicting values of individualism and cooperation, locale,…

This response to Batsche and Peterson's article discusses the theoretical, empirical, and pragmatic merits of projective assessment when performed in the context of a comprehensive personality assessment battery. The projective measures should not be considered in isolation. The author concludes projective techniques are not incompatible with…

The sociological critique of meaning in art has implications for art education programs. What art educators teach about how to make and respond to art needs to be revised. A socially informed approach to representation is needed, and social values and meanings are necessary to an adequate art criticism. (RM)

Studied viewpoints of 12-year-old Finnish students concerning the relation between man and nature and their own relation toward the natural world. Examined the cognitive level of thought processes, emotional considerations, and experiences shown in pupils' opinions. Found social, socio-economical, ecological, and ethical considerations had greater…

The Reagan administration's art policy is elitist, because it calls for federal and private sector support for fine art experiences of, by, and for the select few. What is needed is a culturally democratic policy that would support the art preferences and art education of all the people. (RM)

Reports results of a series of semi-structured interviews with 12 teachers from Catholic and Protestant schools in Northern Ireland. Explores such topics as professional autonomy, teacher-pupil relations, a teacher's freedom to pursue his or her own methods, discipline, sources of professional identity and the social and political backgrounds to…

Cites evidence showing traditional values are highly resistant to change regarding females in nontraditional skill/trade areas. Suggests a model for sex equity in vocational education in rural education systems, incorporating all components of rural education systems to interact in development of programs free from sex-role stereotyping. (NEC)

Results of a survey exploring parent, student, and teacher expectations of education are given. Educational goals are not being fulfilled because of unwillingness to recognize that there are a variety of values in society. Assessment procedures that go beyond academic achievement are necessary. (DF)

Investigated the work values of Black, White, and Native American high school students (N=520) in rural communities and their implications for vocational counseling. Results indicated that extrinsic values such as a good salary and steady work were reported to be of greater importance than values of an intrinsic nature. (LLL)

The study of psychology can help K-12 students achieve the personal responsibility necessary for good citizenship by helping them develop a sense of individual identity, create a positive self-concept, strive for self-actualization, and develop and clarify value systems. Suggests activities to achieve these goals. (CS)