Implications of locus of control expectancy for counselor effectiveness are examined in an intensive case study of two matched counseling pairs. (Author)

Basic assumptions of an ecological-behavioral view of assessing behavior disordered students are reviewed along with a proposed method for ecological analysis and specific techniques for measuring ecological variables (such as environmental units, behaviors of significant others, and behavioral expectations). The use of such information in program…

The role and functions of university department heads as analyzed in the literature are outlined and compared with the perceptions and expectations of the staff of eight departments in one Australian university, who attached great importance to the administrator's function of encouragement. (MSE)

Reports on a survey of seventh- and eleventh-grade students showing that students want both love and authority from their teachers. (FL)

Obtained ratings of counseling center staff perceptions of changes in client-presenting problems, changes in agency expectations to provide nine service-related tasks, and a staff report of their comfort and skill in performing these tasks. Staff members perceived client problems changing from informational/educational to more serious…

Examined college women's perceptions of unwanted intercourse. Results indicated that highly negative feelings are attributed to the man in the refuse situation, and to the majority of the women in both the accept and refuse situations. A theory of unwanted intercourse is proposed that attributes its high incidence to four societal norms.…

Relationships among teacher expectation, social interactions, and student performance are studied in this article. An educational research model was developed to provide a way of establishing connections in how research findings could be used in forming effective instructional strategies. Methods of model construction are given. (Author/DF)

Investigates the relationship between parents' educational expectations and children's academic achievement. The antecedents of parents' expectations (feedback from school, parents' own aspirations, and parental knowledge) and the factors mediating between these expectations and achievement (achievement-supporting behaviors, differential…

Examined bias in 30 primary teachers' evaluations of the same child who was labelled either learning disabled, educable mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, normal or no label. Teachers made behavioral observations, completed a checklist, and graded academic work. Results showed labels biased checklist scores but not behavioral observations…

The objectives of this paper are to briefly critique faculty rating questionnaires, review some of the latest findings on their use, and present the results of an empirical study testing the theory of cognitive consistency as a predictor of student evaluations of college teachers. (Author)

Patterns of congruency and deflection in occupational and educational attitudes and attainment of Southern, nonmetropolitan youth are reported. Aspirations and expectation levels for future occupational and educational attainment were found to be "unrealistic" in terms of available opportunities and also appeared to be marginal related…

The present study examined the relationship between the psychological evaluation reports of test examiners and the referral questions of classroom teachers. Data were analyzed using a 2 x 2 chi square analysis. Results indicated a biasing effect when examiners were knowledgeable about the reasons for referral. (Author)

Once teachers are aware of and thus able to monitor particular behavior, they begin to act in accordance with their beliefs about optimal teaching; if discrepancies between their present behavior and their stated goals are real, most teachers will change their behavior immediately. (MM)

In the book, "How Children Fail", John Holt simply but honestly records classroom interactions in a refreshing, realistic and humorous style of delivery. Many of Holt's real stories have to do with teachers often falling into the trap of asking students questions and looking only for "right answers." Holt's main thrust is child failure in a…

Given the relatively few positions on the governing boards of public colleges and universities, every trusteeship is important. Along with the respect appropriately afforded trustees and regents comes special obligations, responsibilities, and high expectations from many sources. How boards can cope with the expectations and ambiguities inherent…