Graduate students completed questionnaires containing either past performance information alone or past performance information and aptitude scores for a hypothetical student. Low aptitude scores led to greater ability attributions, regardless of performance. High aptitude scores led to greater effort attributions given poor performance and to…

Summarizes a lengthy report of a study of the use of graduate student instructors (GSIs) in Israel. Results suggest that teaching effectiveness depends upon individual characteristics, and that GSIs can be just as effective as faculty members. (Author/AV)

The validity of the Test of English as a Foreign Language was examined in relation to prediction of success of fifty Asian students in engineering, chemistry, or mathematics. The test was significantly correlated with grade point average. (Author/JKS)

The reliability and construct validity of the Kohlberg Moral Judgment Scale, the Gilligan et al's Sexual Moral Development Scale, Maitland and Goldman's Objective Moral Development Scale, and Hogan's Maturity of Moral Judgment Scale were compared for a sample of male and female graduate students. (EVH)

Computerized and paper-pencil formative evaluation strategies were compared. The computerized strategy permitted student self-pacing of learning and unlimited trials to mastery. The paper-pencil strategy was teacher-paced, and one-trial was permitted. Students taking computerized formative exams performed significantly better on both knowledge and…

A prototype of a college-level adult-centered environmental education program is described whose target population is citizens serving as volunteers in local planning boards, conservation commissions, and environmental organizations. The model involves enrolling experience citizens in courses with graduate students as community organization…

A description is given of a three credit-hour course entitled Radiation and the Environment. The course syllabus along with descriptions and criticisms of the course texts, are included. Also, some quotes from student's papers are presented indicating attitudes toward nuclear energy at the end of the course. (MR)

Features of the drop-in child care room provided to parents who come to the Floyd I. Hudson Health and Social Services Center in Newark, Delaware are described. (TA)

This study compared the effectiveness of facilitator-directed and self-directed personal growth group treatments toward inducing therapeutic verbal interaction. An interaction process analysis approach, the Hill Interaction Matrix (HIM) statement-by-statement system, was used to examine treatment differences. (Author)

Examines recent regulations regarding doctoral dissertations in scientific research in the Soviet Union. The regulations state that a candidate's dissertation must provide a new solution to a significant scientific problem. Dissertations will be evaluated by specialized councils. (Author/DB)

This study tested male attitudes towards women as an indicator of future behavior in the hiring process. Attitudes and overt behavior were found to be related. Until such time as the male students came into direct competition with females for employment, their attitudes towards females were favorable. (Author)

Briefly describes job alternatives that have led to both temporary and permanent relevant employment for history graduate students and new Ph.D.'s. Also offers advice for constructing grant proposals that create jobs. (Author/JK)

Single subject (N=1) research strategies deserve increased emphasis in the training of school psychologists. Single subject methodology has demonstrated credibility in research and in monitoring effects of professional interventions. Presented at the 8th Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists in Kansas City, Kansas,…

The ways in which 24 private and 24 public AAU universities have established this student assistance policy are examined. Consideration is given to some of the implications for universities and especially graduate students. (Author/LBH)

Reviews the development over the past ten years of a postgraduate course for translators and interpreters offered by the School of Modern Languages at the University of Bath in England. (CLK)