Determined if arrestations in group development occur at all, and, if so, what kind of arrestations might be identified. Diagnosis of developmental arrestations is not yet satisfactory and requires closer examination. Extends the theoretical model by relating it to the process of role differentiation. Establishes points at which group development…

Sixty graduate students sorted stories according to three dimensions for classifying analogies: (1) physical similarity; (2) similarity in goals; and (3) whether the analogy leads to a reformulation of the question. High interrater agreement supports the use of the three dimensions to understand earlier inconsistent results in analogical problem…

Reviews the author's professional experiences from 1946 to 1986. Includes lessons learned as a: (1) graduate student, (2) supervisor of teaching assistants, (3) mentor of future teachers, (4) researcher, and (5) textbook author. Stressing the importance of peer support, thinking about students' motives and cognitions in planning instruction,…

Describes the residency teaching experience of graduate students involved in the Drumcroon Critical Studies in Art Education Project. Focuses on three-way relationship between pupil, artist, and environment showing how this relationship helped produce a successful program. Graduate students are "practically" educating students in…

Comparison of published studies of students of master's and bachelor's degrees in gerontology indicates that a slightly higher percent of master's degree students are employed full time, 75% as compared to 71% of bachelor's degree students. There is also a slightly higher percent employed full time in aging, 59% as compared to 51% for…

A university president, an academic scholar, and a graduate student in higher education look back at "The Academic Revolution," written in 1968, from differing perspectives. Companion essays examine the predictions made in the book and its use as a platform for discussion about the direction taken by higher education. (MSE)

Argues that most sociology doctoral programs lack a formal course about the profession. Although most graduates are well schooled in sociological theory, many are relatively unprepared for survival in their chosen profession. Suggests that a course on the sociology profession should be included, and discusses topics, resources, and projects to…

Compared skill-based and conceptual-based training method by measuring graduate level counselor trainees' (N=48) skill application in actual client interviews and client outcomes. Although groups did not differ in responding skills at pretest, skill-based group exhibited greater skill application in client interviews and superior client outcome…

Administered a test of moral judgment to a group of 30 graduate students with no previous counseling experience who were enrolled in an introductory counseling course. Found high moral development group was superior to a low moral development group in the demonstration of empathy on a counseling tape. (Author/ABL)

Compared the level of self-motivation of 30 graduate psychology students, as measured by questionnaire, to their previous grades in a psychology and training course. Written, practical, and combined assessments of students in the course were used as criterion variables in regression analysis which revealed that motivation to succeed was most…

Used quasi-experimental design to examine impact of a variety of methods involving humanistic, didactic, and experiential modalities in training students (potential health professionals) in empathy-sensitivity and interpersonal skills. Eclectic, multimodal approach using audiovisual technology, role playing, observation, and discussion was found…

Presents survey of research training practices of doctoral level, American Psychological Association-approved counseling psychology programs, non-APA-approved counseling psychology programs, and counselor education training programs to identify ways to improve such training. Results indicated there were apparently no major differences in the…

Describes three approaches to training counseling students in the processes of research and publication. Discusses duration as the major difference among approaches, varying from a span of several years to one semester to a half-day workshop. Presents ideas about working productively within each of these time frames. Notes research training should…

American students are now in the minority in many mathematics graduate departments. Issues related to this trend are discussed, considering several popular hypotheses about the situation (such as mathematically talented Americans choose not to get doctoral degrees because they can make more money in other fields). (JN)

Reports clinical observations based on time-limited groups and presents relevant data on clinical tools that accelerate development in groups. (Author/BL)