While a previous study has shown that requiring a criterion of mastery in a hierarchically related discipline, i.e., Physics, leads to improved transfer, it is not known whether a greater knowledge of prerequisites in a less hierarchically related discipline, i.e., Religion, leads to improved transfer. Article investigated the differences in…

This study attempted to answer the questions: Do gifted elementary school children receive more friendship choices on a sociogram than do the non-gifted elementary school children? Are there significant differences in the number of friendship choices received on a sociogram at different grade levels? (Author/RK)

Four interaction-perception perspectives of the fictitious target of a double-bind conflict were provided by four groups of subjects. The perspectives included perceptions of a daughter about herself and her father (the double-bind source), and her estimates of his perceptions of both himself and her. (Editor)

Investigates principals' behaviors which give rise to feelings of concern and pleasure in teachers generally. Sought to isolate common elements in these behaviors and more fully understand the interaction between principals and teachers. (Author/RK)

A new trend in Swedish pedagogical research is described and its effect on Swedish society is measured. The research is described as a middle-class phenomenon, which is non-scientific and ideological in character. The author concludes that researchers should also engage in pedagogical research of a more traditional and theoretical nature.…

A review of the literature before 1966 on racial preference among black children showed that black children, in a variety of geographical, social and methodological settings, prefer to play with white dolls and white playmates. However, since 1966, black children have indicated a preference for black dolls and black models, across geographical,…

Examines data analysis at three levels: analysis of data; secondary analysis is the re-analysis of data for the purpose of answering the original research question with better statistical techniques, or answering new questions with old data; and, meta-analysis refers to the statistical analysis of many analysis results from individual studies for…

This longitudinal study identified twenty-five K-6 teachers as high (H) or low (L) graders and tracked their students' deportment and absence rates for two successive years. Three behavior patterns were identified. (Editor)

Describes a longitudinal study of effects of cross-cultural education on attitudes and personality in 104 male Japanese graduate students. Their sojourn in America increased their appreciation of American culture, but did not lower their appreciation of their own background or alter their personalities. (Author)

A study is described to measure place awareness among college students in terms of (1) general level of place awareness, (2) variations of place awareness for different world regions, and (3) patterns of place awareness among U.S. colleges and universities. (Author/AV)

Seven sequential ordinal scales of sensorimotor development are briefly described. These scales permit modification in the strategy for assessing infant development, investigating its structure and investigating infant-environment interaction. (GO)

This "Technical Guide" describes the methodology and concepts used to measure and grade the performance of the 50 states in the higher education arena. Part I presents the methodology for grading states and provides information on data collection and reporting. Part II explains the indicators that comprise each of the graded categories.…

This study focuses on the SeaTrek Distance Learning Project, housed at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida. The educational goal of the SeaTrek project is to spark student interest in science and communicate information about real-world research and conservation work at Mote to students and teachers in Florida. To accomplish this goal, the…

The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System is an epidemiologic surveillance system that was established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help monitor the prevalence of behaviors that not only influence youth health, but also put youth at risk for the most significant health and social problems that can occur during…