Identifies four misconceptions about language proficiency which are currently impeding the implementation of effective bilingual education programs. Misconceptions involve: (1) surface structure deviations and academic achievement; (2) surface fluency and "English Proficiency"; (3) bilingual language proficiency and instruction; and (4)…

Summarizes a study of instruments developed for use in assessing aspects of science curriculum and instruction. (PB)

Points out and challenges the imbalance between the recognition and development of intuitive wisdom versus the accumulation of factual knowledge. Makes a clear distinction between the overlapping concepts of knowledge and wisdom, and between the paradigms of logical scientific inquiry and intuitive understanding. Outlines an intuition training…

Study results indicated that the TEMAS (Tell-me-a-story), a new thematic apperception test which depicts ethnic minority figures, cultural themes, and urban backgrounds, produced increased responsiveness in 76 Hispanic children to culturally relevant stimuli and may be a promising instrument for assessment of minority children. (CM)

Children's ratings were obtained, examining reciprocal feedback between perceptions of physical attractiveness and ability. Data supported the conclusion that perceptions of ability affect those of physical attractiveness but not vice versa. The role of the relative ambiguity of stimuli associated with physical attractiveness may explain the…

This study recorded and analyzed 96 student discussion groups to identify successful dialogue strategies; to highlight difficulties deriving from group characteristics; and to examine how students behave, what they gain, and which students benefit most. A model of a successful discussion is outlined and study findings considered. (Author/SJL)

Attitudinal differences among first-year polytechnic students towards ways of learning mathematics are investigated in relation to field of study, level of ability, and method of instruction. (RAO)

Compares the reading strategies used by a high achieving English as a second language (ESL) student and a low-achieving native speaker of English during silent reading and concludes that the major differences between the strategies of the two were in the contextual area of reading. (FL)

Two criticisms of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) are discussed: the alleged abilities of SOMPA to provide an approximate measure of a child's biological capacity to learn and to obtain an approximate measure of a child's basic potential. (See also TM 504 174.) (MH)

Part 3 of a series on developing learning stations for gifted and talented students, the article discusses the various mental processes and components that evoke individual growth and flavor in the gifted child's life and act as foundation stones for future creative productivity. For Parts 1 and 2, see EJ 206 375 and EJ 211 095. (Author/DLS)

Characteristics, across categories, of 198 students previously identified as educable mentally retarded, learning disabled, and emotionally disturbed were analyzed in order to validate their relevance in distinguishing among the three groups of children. (Author)

This study tested six propositions for which empirical support is expected if an IQ meritocracy governs the process of socioeconomic achievement. Results indicated that the model of an IQ meritocracy is only partially supported. (Author/DB)

High school student opinions concerning competencies to be taught in high school were surveyed through a questionnaire asking subjects to indicate the importance of 100 competencies by means of a 7-point scale. Results indicated the importance of competencies having practical value in day-to-day living. (Author/GSK)

Classroom interaction patterns between male and female students perceived as either high or low achievers were examined in the fall, winter, and spring. Expectation and sex results were consistent with previous findings. Results suggest that teachers make major socialization efforts early in the year. (Author/GDC)

Fifty-one very bright adolescents participated in a productive-thinking program and a challenging course in either creative writing or the social sciences. The program produced significant gains in verbal intelligence scores. The productive-thinking program also significantly raised scores on measures of creativity. (Author/GDC)