This longitudinal study provides some indication that heavy television viewing is significantly associated with elementary schoolchildrens' later aggressive behavior, restlessness, and belief in a "mean and scary world." (PD)

This paper reflects upon the policy development and implementation of integrated or coordinated services of early childhood education and care (ECEC) within a systemic perspective, focusing on issues of relevance to both developed and developing countries. The paper is divided into four parts: (1) issues related to ECEC's cultural and historical…

A study examined the gender and status (defined as traditional versus nontraditional student) differences on the Classroom Interaction Rules Survey (CIRS). The research questions asked if significant differences exist between males and females and traditional and nontraditional students in terms of compliance with and importance of implicit…

This report describes the Organizing for Diversity Project, which generated professional development modules to prepare teachers to work more effectively with diverse students. Prototype modules were developed in collaboration with teacher volunteers, then field tested. The final 11 modules, which included 33 hours of training, were designed for…

American Indian grandmothers are almost universally occupied with child care and child rearing at some time in their lives, but cultural variables influence the definition, role, and status of grandmothers in different tribes. This book contains nine chapters that blend documentary history, oral history, and ethnographic observation to illuminate…

This study, one of the Office of Education series on education in other countries, is the third to be published as a result of on-the-spot reporting on Japanese education in its own setting. It covers primarily the initial modernization epoch, post-war democratization epoch, and the present period, with some information about the wartime period.…

Competing theories on differences in rates of political participation and joining of voluntary organizations by Blacks and Whites are tested, using data from a 1967 national survey. Results support the ethnic community theory, contradict the compensatory theory of Black participation, and do not support the isolation and cultural inhibition…

The 143 videocassette programs offered by COSTI, a Toronto-based Italian community organization, by mail and on television, are listed. They are in the areas of ESL (78 lessons), social services, industrial training in the metal industry, and legal education. Program history, public reaction, and program evaluation are also reported. (MSE)

Background and historical information regarding adaptation assimilation of Chinese women to living in Southeast Asia includes details of Chinese immigration to Southeast Asia, socialization factors affecting identity and change, and language education. (Journal availability: National Dissemination and Assessment Center, California State…

To identify and compare prominent symbols of social relationships used in children's reading materials, a sociological analysis was made of literary materials used for developing children's reading in grades four, five, and six in India and Canada. (HOD)

Russian and Soviet studies specialists see long-term threats to the field's continuing strength with the sudden decline of private and public funding. Some potential problems are identified: narrowed language offerings, declining enrollments, and a history of politicization in Soviet studies. The use of Soviet emigres is advocated. (MLW)

States that the political socialization process leads citizens to perceive little opportunity for personal participation in international policymaking, despite the local impact of international affairs. Describes how local international links of community organizations can lead to citizen participation in foreign policy, citing an international…

Summarizes several issues concerning research in nutrition education. Examines several research perspectives such as behavior modification, social learning, information-processing, health belief, and ecological system perspectives. Suggests three areas of research directions including assessment, strategies, and evaluation. (DS)

Describes a political socialization model which applied social conditioning principles to the understanding of political attitudes. Findings show political attitudes depend on positive responses to persons in one's environment. Journal available from Manning J. Dauer, Department of Political Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida,…

Parents were equally effective in modifying their childrens' negative behaviors regardless of method: individual in-home; individual in-office; or group in-office. Although operations costs favored group delivery, the more comprehensive opportunity and client costs favored individual in-home delivery. (CP)