This paper describes by illustrative examples from therapeutic encounters the nine stages of an Intrapersonal Exploration (DX) scale. It is a revision of an earlier scale, based upon the theoretical conception of intrapersonal exploration as a sufficient antecedent condition for constructive personality change in psychotherapy. The scale is…

The perceived parental attitudes toward higher education and the grade point averages of Anglo, Black and Mexican-American students were correlated. Only the correlation of the two factors for the Mexican-American group was significant. Differing parent and child dynamics in different groups was said to be responsible for the results found. (SE)

One of the most important variables influencing student learning in the classroom setting is the quality of teacher-pupil interaction. This study investigated whether differences exist in elementary school children's perceptions of nonverbal behavior of teachers. The study specifically investigated effects of race, sex and age. (NG)

Past unsound agricultural practices coupled with drought and high winds eroded away topsoil in the Great Plains. Because of technology and food surpluses productivity returned to the deteriorated lands. Ecosystem overstress could become devastating especially in poor countries as food surpluses and energy decline and populations soar. (MR)

Following a brief history of the church's role in Swedish education, the author explains the expanded Swedish definition of moral education, which includes the socialization process as a whole. Current objectives, research projects, curriculum developments, and church activities are discussed, as are parent and teacher education programs. (SJL)

The study was designed to investigate value patterns among students selecting to reside in dissimilar situations: residence halls, Greek houses, cooperatives, and off-campus dwellings. Student value preferences and differences are presented. Discussed the need to design living group environments that provide intellectual stimulation and minimize…

In one study, a teacher who looked attractive was rated as more competent and better able to stimulate and motivate students than when she looked unattractive. In the other, close behaviors by the teacher produced more positive ratings than distant behaviors. (Author/BP)

The data from the interviews indicated that, in most areas of family life, the middle-income couples had different attitudes and behavior patterns from the urban and rural low-income couples. The data also indicated that husbands and wives seldom agreed in either their marital attitudes or reported behavior. (Author)

Explains the philosophy of a research project in science education in which university teachers as well as primary and secondary school teachers form the research group. Describes the research and activities of the project. (GA)

A high school honors biology class project is described in which students write a research paper on a topic for which there is presently no known answer. This technique familiarizes the student with the mechanics of research and of writing a research paper. (BB)

The article describes a career accessibility model research project to develop a job experience and placement program for educable mentally retarded secondary students. Pilot tests are being conducted in six schools involving ten businesses to provide increased educational and work experience for the handicapped. (MF)

The existence, relatedness, and growth (ERG) model represents a major effort to understand need satisfaction. Questionnaire items on existing and proposed need concepts were administered to 630 Navy male enlisted personnel in 11 types of organizations. Factor analysis confirmed the empirical validity of the organizational respect concept. (Author)

The University of New South Wales defers enrollment for a year for students who request a deferment. Information about these students, the results of studies by the University's Tertiary Education Research Centre, is presented and includes data on students who do not enroll after the deferment and students who do enroll and their academic…

More effective working relationships need to be established between faculty and student affairs staff for the purpose of developing a curriculum that promotes the full spectrum of student development goals. This study attempts to provide information that would assist in the initial planning and implementation of these new relationships. (Author)

A stratified random sample of 100 residence hall freshmen and 100 freshmen living in university apartments was surveyed to determine whether the two groups differed in levels of satisfaction with their living environment, in their academic performances and in their use of on-campus student services. Significant differences were found. (Author)