Describes a major New Zealand research project testing various strategies designed to develop meaningful partnerships between caregivers and teachers. Four field officers (developers) from the Curriculum Review Action Unit of the Ministry of Education were responsible for facilitating developments within four clusters of six to eight schools…

In a recent survey, experienced teacher-researchers stated that their research brought them many personal and professional benefits, including increased collegiality, a sense of empowerment, and increased self-esteem. However, most stated their research role was not permanent, because of lack of administrative and district support. A sidebar…

A language teacher describes her perception of her role in the language learning process as guide and companion to the student in the adventure of constructing knowledge. As such, the teacher must prepare for and encourage students' active participation. (MSE)

Discusses the role confusion of African American males in U.S. society through an examination of issues involving substance abuse and suicide, education, economics, employment issues, crime and violence, discrimination, and family relations of the African American male. Future directions for research and social action are examined. (GLR)

Two studies examined the place of emotion in self-construct models. The first presented three categories of adolescent identity types: connected, contracted, and expanded. The second verified that the contracted and expanded categories were more typical of adolescents than of children or adults. (MDM)

Investigated what stereotyping attitudes children at the Berry College Child Development Center and Laboratory School (Florida) developed regarding task performance in the home or family setting. Children manifested strong sex-role stereotyping toward male and female roles; they also perceived reading to be a nonsex-typed item. (GLR)

A survey investigated the interprofessional perceptions of 75 therapeutic recreation and 80 occupational therapy practitioners. Results show significant differences in interprofessional perceptions and interdisciplinary cooperation between practitioners of these two disciplines. (GLR)

A regional survey of 141 higher education institutional research offices investigated the following aspects of program administration: research and analysis staff size; educational preparation and experience; location in the organizational hierarchy; functions and tasks; and role in assessment. Four different types of offices are described.…

Academic Advising Needs Questionnaires were administered to 561 undergraduates and 230 faculty members. Students saw need for academic advisors to improve in serving as reference for employment, helping students obtain work experience, and helping with career planning. Faculty indicated need to improve in assisting students with career planning,…

Investigated graduate students' (n=291) perceptions of graduate student role and how they perceive faculty to define that role; traditional- and nontraditional-aged masters students' definitions of graduate student role; and differences in perceptions based on respondents' sex, age, and Holland type. Results suggest that traditional- and…

A five-stage process of the professional development of college teachers is proposed. Stages reflect teachers' primary concern with their role in the classroom; their understanding of subject matter; student ability to absorb content; helping students put knowledge to use; and promoting independent learning. (Author/MSE)

Reviews the school restructuring movement and its progress at San Diego City Schools, highlighting changing roles and shifting relationships therein. San Diego's early restructuring activities stressed bottom-up reforms requiring extensive administrative support. Although 20% of (innovative) principals experienced little role change, many others…

Describes a lecture/discussion activity in which students complete a kinship diagram and discuss the sociological concepts of status, norm, and role. Contends that students enjoy the activity and learn that social roles are determined by a set of expectations for appropriate and inappropriate behavior. Includes a model of the kinship diagram. (CFR)

Student majors (n=159) and faculty (n=26) in the sociology department of the University of Akron (Ohio) each rated academic advisors' level of responsibility for 42 advising tasks. Statistical analysis found the groups differed significantly on two of four dimensions: advising students on campus resources and planning for the future. (Author/DB)

Interviews were conducted with 16 paraeducators providing support to students with moderate to severe disabilities in general education classrooms. Paraeducators reported numerous roles and responsibilities as well as considerable independence in decision making and program implementation despite their limited training. Implications for the use,…