Discussed disadvantages of efficiency approach to education. Distinguishes between the concepts of consuming and generating ideas, between a child's behavior and his experiences and between temporary excitement and sustained interest in regard to learning. (ST)

This investigation utilized role theory as a model for research into social studies curriculum through the identification of dimensions of teacher expectation and student behaviors. (Authors)

Reports the results of a study on the most assertive member in integrated small groups composed of two black and two white junior high school boys, a study which attempted to determine if black assertives were treated differently and behaved differently than white assertives. (JM)

Describes a research study in which black paraprofessionals and black studies materials were used in two language arts classes of black students. Discusses the results in the light of teacher expectancy, students' interest, and the regress phenomenon." (RW)

Each school media specialist creates his or her own role. Media specialists are instructional leaders, curriculum developers, consultants, and administrators. The ability to cope with technological change while creating a future which will be personally satisfying and professionally rewarding is the key to defining the role. (PP)

Contrasted specific role preparation for counseling to a motivation-for-counseling control treatment on students' (N=17) perceptions, interview behaviors, and final evaluations of counseling. Results showed those exposed to role induction showed significant increases in self-references and decreases in verbal responses considered less relevant,…

Parental attitudes toward the health services provided at their children's school were assessed. Results showed that parents surveyed did accept school health services as part of their child's total health care. No relationship was found between parental expectations and family characteristics. (Author/PP)

A study of 90 nine year olds in five ethnically mixed New Zealand classrooms indicated that teachers perceived Polynesian pupils less favorably than White students on dimensions reflecting parent/home factors and academic work skills. Observations of teacher pupil interaction, however, showed no ethnic differences. (Author/GC)

Examined whether Lawler's formulation for expectancy was a better predictor of the outcomes of an intervention designed to aid career choice than applications of the more global approaches. The career choice class was completed by 120 students. The Lawler model was no better a predictor than other measures. (Author/JAC)