This paper reports the findings of three studies aimed at further investigating the development of water level representation in elementary school age children as related to field independence. (SB)

The goals, implementation, structure and content, and outcomes of Cleveland State University's Teacher Induction Program, designed to provide a nonthreatening forum where beginning teachers can discuss common concerns and seek the advice and assistance of master teachers, are described. (CB)

The Resident Teacher Program at the University of Oregon College of Education was studied through a survey of graduates. Findings are presented regarding graduates' perceptions of participation factors, training adequacy, benefits, current job satisfaction, and future career plans. (Author/MT)

To complement an online registration program, Boston College has students who are appointed to the position of freshman registration advisor. The advisors work from mid-May through orientation weekend. Freshmen welcome the opportunity to talk to other students about courses, instructors, work load and major requirements. (MLW)

Identifies and discusses a three-step goal-setting model and related strategies school counselors can use in helping clients develop realistic goals. Presents four potential roadblocks to client goal attainment . Describes goal setting as including being positive, setting specific goals and achievement criteria, and seeing that goals are under the…

In the past few years, many school districts have initiated teacher induction programs that pair veteran teachers with novices. This article describes a program and discusses how teachers develop collegial relationships. (MT)

Investigated parents' attitudes regarding the university during their son's or daughter's second semester in college as correlated with parental attendance at or absence from orientation, level of student-parent contact, and student academic performance during the freshman year. Parents who had attended the orientation program reported greater…

Examined male and female faculty member articulation of their career goals and context and constraints influencing those goals. Both sexes' goals focused primarily on research, teaching, and service. Women expressed more uncertainty about their future, more interest in curriculum development and collegiality, and less satisfaction with their…

Substitutes might never be as good as regular teachers, but they still can provide high-quality instruction. Suggestions include meeting with them as a group twice a year, principal and peer support, and development workshops specifically for substitutes. (TE)

A behavioral outplacement program including a system of self-monitoring, goal setting, and positive reinforcement can dramatically decrease the length of the job search. The client corporation benefits by receiving objective reports on the progress of terminated employees. (SK)

Competitive orientations of 237 male and female undergraduates enrolled in competitive and noncompetitive physical activity classes were investigated using the Work and Family Orientation Questionnaire and a Competitiveness Inventory. Females scored higher on work and goal orientation, while males scored higher on competitiveness. (KH)

Used a behavioral intervention of goal-setting with feedback and contingent reinforcement to increase stationary bike riding in eight male nursing home residents with multiple major medical and psychiatric disorders. A consistent increase in riding resulted among all participants. Findings support the effectivenes of behavioral strategies in…

High school students' views about what the aims of education should be, their personal goals in school, and their perceptions of the causes of success in school were found to be related to one another in a logically consistent fashion. (Author/LMO)

Discusses improving attendance of staff and administrators by providing various financial and recognition-oriented incentives including savings bonds, plaques, and a year-end trophy. Rewards for perfect and near-perfect attendance resulted in a 16 percent improvement in total staff attendance and improvement in 90 percent of individual schools.…