Investigates both the reading and writing behaviors of eight good readers and writers in order to identify shared cognitive-linguistic patterns that might mark both processes, developmental differences between the age groups, and patterns of academic and nonacademic influences on the writing. (HOD)

The author suggests that the White middle class teacher preparing to teach Black students in an inner-city school should explore his/her motives for doing so. Listed are reading materials which should be helpful to the inner-city teacher. (KC)

Suggesting, from the results of an information study, that a dichotomy exists between learning physics and passing physics courses, explores the consequences of the dichotomy for standard lecture format and Personalized System of Instruction courses. Includes discussions of student responses to problem-solving approaches, textbook study, and…

Discusses a study conducted among Asian, Black, Hispanic, and White women to: (1) identify the factors related to intention to report/not report a rape to various people; and (2) ascertain the usefulness of Fishbein's model of behavioral intentions, which consists of "perceived outcomes" and "perceived expectations" components,…

In-depth interviews with custodial mothers and fathers indicated better child behavior toward custodial fathers. Children of custodial fathers verbalized their appreciation for the father, but children of custodial mothers did so only rarely. Behavior of children of lower socioeconomic status custodial mothers was reported more difficult. (Author)

A study was made of the "cognitive demands" made of children during spontaneous conversations with their teachers at nursery school and their mothers at home. Teachers' talk contained a higher proportion of cognitive demands and "testing" demands than did mothers' talk; however, the hourly rate of these demands was higher in…

In 1979, East Tennessee educators developed an elementary school guidance curriculum guide for grades four-six. A 1980 questionnaire indicated that teachers using the guide are capable of carrying out a program of classroom guidance activities when they are provided with a suitable program, and that the results are positive. (LC)

Suggests that in the urban-industrial setting of Hong Kong, Chinese familism has taken the form of utilitarianistic familism. Discusses three structural factors to account for the emergence of utilitarian familism: Chinese immigration, institutional inadequacy, and socioeconomic development; explores their relationship to utilitarianistic…

Faceworking, or allowing a student to "save face," enables teachers to deal with mild discipline problems without creating unnecessary conflicts. Presented are ways teachers can use excusing, humoring, or ignoring, to enable students to maintain their self-esteem while at the same time modifying their behavior. (KC)

It is commonly assumed that segregated schools are inherently bad and desegregated schools inherently good. However, existing studies have not identified conditions under which students benefit from desegregated schooling. This research studied verbal initiation and friendship choice as indicators of interracial associations and acceptance in the…

A national award for extraordinary achievement by a college faculty member was given by CASE to Mary Clark of San Diego State University. Clark, a distinguished teacher, scholar, author, and educational innovator, developed a course dealing with human nature, technological development, limited resources, politics, and world social structures. (MLW)

Values are discussed in terms of development, nature, and implications for family therapy. Clinical examples are used to demonstrate concepts and a model is presented which depicts how the various leverages utilized in family therapy related to family values. (Author)

Describes a number of laboratory experiments using woodlice as experimental animals. Includes topics such as physiology of water relations, behavior, and rhythmic activity. (CS)

Stress and burnout are normal occurences that are common and predictable in all professions, including teaching. Strategies should be devised and implemented to reduce at least the intensity of the phenomena so that job satisfaction can increase while commitment to work remains high. (JD)

The potentially gifted (those who could achieve excellence under the right conditions) as well as those who are conspicuously talented need support. Three traits to look for in gifted students are: above average general ability, task commitment, and creativity. (CJ)