Sixteen pupils, aged four to six, with various disabilities requiring intervention services in motor skills acquisition, participated in a follow-up study. The study found that gross motor gains resulting from intensive intervention failed to continue once the intervention was withdrawn. Fine motor skills were not affected by the gross motor…

Describes a model, Mediated Learning Experiences (MLE), for understanding specific criteria within adult-child (usually parent-child) interactions that effect flexiblity of mind in young children. An examination of cause-effect relationship between parental behaviors and measures of developmental outcomes are presented, based on two longitudinal…

Abused children who survived the trauma of their childhood and grew up to be well-adjusted were compared with a matched group who showed a high degree of psychosocial pathology. The variables which distinguished the two groups were fatalism, self-esteem, cognitive abilities, self-destructiveness, hope and fantasy, behavior patterns and external…

Conducted a follow-up study of a three-week, university sponsored death and dying symposium to measure attitudes of nonattendees. The findings showed a declining taboo regarding death education and a "ripple effect" in which individuals are affected by a death education program even though they do not attend it. (JAC)

The long-term success of professional development programs depends on the quality of the original offering and availability of support services. Methodological issues relating to follow-up evaluation are discussed. The evaluation of an inservice program for primary school principals is described. (Author/DF)

A study of maladjusted, under-reacting children in England as they made the transition from junior high to secondary school and during the following four years showed that the maladjusted group made a more satisfactory adjustment than was anticipated. However, the children continued to be more unsettled than their adjusted counterparts. (Author/RM)

This study evaluates the quality of the teaching in an English immersion program on a South Pacific island. Naturalistic versus rationalistic language acquisition is discussed. The language proficiency of nonnative English speaking teachers is tested and related to the children's language proficiency. (MT)

Presents a one-year follow-up of a drug education course for 500 junior high school students. Analyses of variance and covariance were performed on class-level data collected at follow-up. None of the short-term effects of the course sustained. (JAC)

Briefly reports research findings on the long-term effects of preschool education. Recommends that permanent reform begin at the preschool and elementary levels with a concentration of resources in these years. (AS)

Assessed clinically test anxious students (N=14) who had been administered a treatment program consisting of relaxation skill training, cognitive restructuring and systematic desensitization. Results indicated a maintenance of decreased levels of test anxiety and continued reductions in trait anxiety and irrationality at a 12-month follow-up. (LLL)

Discusses a study of adult learners to determine whether self-direction is a presumption or a goal of adult education. Also explores the teacher's role in fostering self-direction in learners and the impact of this role on student success. (JOW)

A comparative follow-up study was conducted to assess long-term benefits of full-day (versus half-day) kindergarten programs as children entered third or fourth grade. Results showed higher marks, lower rate of retention in a grade, and higher standardized test scores among those in full-day programs, but worse handwriting. (TE)

The article describes educational and follow-up programs provided by Behavior Intervention Centres of the Houston Independent School District's Special Education Department for elementary and secondary students, aged three through 21, with severely aggressive or withdrawn behaviours. Among aspects discussed are student management systems and the…

Author examined the results of a special TES survey of how local education authorities have reacted to the Bullock Report's recommendations. (Editor/RK)

The major purpose of the study was to determine if a kindergarten child could be made aware of the world of work. A second purpose was to determine if kindergarten children could be made aware of how their parents use money for family expenditures. Results are discussed. (Author)