Studied two factors hypothesized to be related to sex differences in participation in mathematics courses -- teachers' evaluative feedback and students' success expectations. No sex differences were found in patterns of teachers' evaluative feedback or students' success expectations on familiar mathematics tasks; however, girls had lower success…

High school students read and rated descriptions of teachers (Experiment 1) and teachers read and rated descriptions of students (Experiment 2) that varied across sex and sex-role behavior. Male students were less positive in their evaluations of teachers than were females. Male teachers were rated more highly than female teachers. (Author/BW)

Classroom climate has often been labeled the "hidden curriculum." The positive or negative interpersonal communication between teacher and student influences student self-concept and academic performance. Teachers should be committed to the enrichment of the curriculum through the tenets of humanism and the creation of a positive classroom…

A study examining the relationships among students' ethnicity, sex, teacher expectations, and academic achievement indicates that teacher expectations, which are sometimes based on sex and/or ethnic stereotypes, affect student academic achievement. (CJ)

Situational obstacles stemming from cultural and economic circumstances (migrant status, time away from school for work, etc.) were observed to have at least as much influence on the Mexican American child's educational and occupational aspirations as the more commonly stressed family interaction variables such as parental aspiration and emphasis…

Occupational goals of students were related to their attitudes and expectations about college. Attitudes concerning selection of major and the career choice process were also related to occupational goals. Occupational goals not only are excellent predictors of future occupation, but also are part of the vocational decision-making process. (Author)

A model of teacher expectancy postulating links between teacher expectations, teacher and pupil behaviors, and academic achievement was tested in grades three and four. Although a number of significant relations were found, it was concluded that a teacher expectancy effect was not operating in this situation. (Author/JKS)

This study describes students' expectations of secondary school at the close of primary school and compares these with their attitudes after a month of secondary schooling. Attitudes toward discipline, teachers, schoolwork, and older students improved uniformly. Variations related to sex of student and school size are considered. (SJL)

The author points out the role conflict for teachers and principals who are expected to be both good managers and sensitive teachers, and discusses seven elements which should be present in successful faculty development programs. (KC)

A study of final-year medical students at the University of Melbourne compares male and female responses to a questionnaire that focuses on projected style of medical practice, plans to specialize, family formation plans, division of household responsibilities, and possible career interruptions. Sex differences are noted. (JMD)

The ultimate key to success for any postsecondary institution today is an influx of high quality students, aided by admissions officers and personnel sharing the purposes of the institution and committed to the learning process themselves. (Author)

Investigated efficacy of initial attitudes, parental characteristics, and prior education as predictors of Asian-American adolescents' academic achievement in postsecondary education. Found that academic self-concept and achievement expectancies predicted students' grades. Academic preparation was significantly correlated with first-year…

Describes a study investigating the knowledge of metalinguistic terminology in college students in Hong Kong and compares this knowledge to their English teachers' estimation of that knowledge and desire to use such terminology. Findings reveal wide differences between learners in their knowledge of terminology and wide discrepancies between…

Used latent growth curve modeling to examine adolescent alcohol expectancies as mediators of effects of parent alcoholism on escalation in adolescent heavy drinking. Found that parent alcoholism directly affected adolescent heavy drinking. Alcohol expectancies did not mediate parent alcoholism effects. Cross-sectional evidence suggested that…

Explores the influence of high and low teacher expectations of students on students' academic performance. Discusses how students feel about teachers who hold them to high standards, and what teachers do the maintain high expectations for all students. (HTH)