This study is part of a program designed to attempt identification of dissonance through components of electrophysiological instrumentation, for measuring and presenting to a person some of his own unconscious dissonance, of which he is normally unaware. Using college students as subjects, the authors used attitude ratings on values to attempt to…

The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) developed a series of Data Element Dictionaries primarily servicing the instructional function. This report, developed by the University of Georgia, clarifies and adds elements relating to research and service…

The purpose of this essay is to examine some of the major similarities and differences between science and religion, as well as to attempt a synthesis to resolve what is more an apparent rather than a real contradiction of the two disciplines. The rationale for such an undertaking is based primarily upon the need for explicit definition and…

Documenting the development of monographs on the rural community in Poland, this paper discusses: (1) development of monographic community studies from the beginning of the 19th century to the contemporary period (ethnographic, socioeconomic, socio-historical, economic, historical-sociological, and sociological monographs); (2) the present state…

The broader question regarding the issue of runaways as a social problem requires incidence figures to estimate the extent of this problem. This paper examines how differing definitions used to describe running away can produce varying estimates of incidence. Due to these variations, levels of incidence range from a low of .0011% to a high of…

A University of Arizona's home economics profession class embarked on a project to define home economics so that the term would be clear, relevant, and identifiable to all students, regardless of their specialization within the profession, and easily understood by those outside the field. (Author/BP)

Literacy is that demonstrated competence in communication skills that enables an individual to function independently and successfully in his society. (JH)

Current educational trends and recent legislation have mandated that all children be educated, regardless of their exceptionality. In this article, the author, consultant in special education for the state of Idaho, discussed some of the current issues, questions, and concerns relating to exceptionality. (Author/RK)

Noting the need to define the terms used for policies which are changing the role of admissions offices, the author defines "open admissions" as "universal opportunity for post-secondary schooling" and points out changes in the core tasks of recruiting, selecting, counseling, and management of student records and data. (JT)

This analysis of differing conceptions of student consumerism, pointing to possible reforms and to still unresolved problems, includes an annotated bibliography of sources of information on the subject labeled "general reference" and "for the serious reader." (Editor/JT)

Concepts, definitions, and activities are provided for a science unit on the water cycle and the problem of flooding. (SJL)

Basic definitions, conceptual clarity, and analyses of the organizational and social implications of various competency-based education approaches are badly needed. (Author/EB)

A needs assessment questionnaire was developed that requested information regarding adaptive behavior in handicapped children from 346 practitioners in pupil appraisal. (BD)

A transition to middle school is effectively accomplished when it is understood that it is a unique and distinct educational institution appropriate for youngsters who are at the onset of adolescence, i.e., having objectives different from high school, elementary, or even junior high school. (Author/RK)

Defines the concept, "Community Education," the part that student alienation has in causing school vandalism, reports two studies that help prove the constructive influence of community schools in reducing school vandalism, and how student cooperation can be gained in community education. (RK)