Facts can be objectively gathered, but they are devoid of significance until they are related, contemplated, and unified in the mind of a creative person. Facts lead to ideas, and ideas combine with tacit knowledge and skill lead to knowledge which is a steppingstone to wisdom. An academic's task is to find, define, and refine ideas. Books provide…

Children are exposed to aggression and social stereotypes through the actions, words and demeanor of entertainment characters on television. They are socialized through the three stage observational learning process of exposure, acquisition, and acceptance. Research supports the statement that all television is educational television. (BJG)

Analysis of photographs in the Los Angeles "Times" and the Washington "Post" shows men appeared more often than women, except for the lifestyle sections. (RB)

The demographic characteristics of the typical volunteer, taken from the personnel files of 208 current and previous volunteers of a Big Brothers agency, indicate the following profile. The modal Big Brother is usually Anglo-American, is a young adult aged 18 to 25, is a student or a full-time employed person, has some college education, lives in…

This study examined whether toy preferences of 20-month-old children exhibit cross-sex asymmetry, whether toy preferences are modified in a modelling situation, and whether children's familiarity with toys is related to toy preferences. (GO)

Student teachers must be taught new ways to cope with bureaucracy, while effecting purposeful changes in the status quo. (Editor)

Multidimensional scaling is used to quantify the relative appeal of television characters as behavior models for children. (Author/STS)

Today in many educational circles there is much talk especially among blacks, of the need for role models and the scarcity of positive constructive examples of those who stand for academic excellence for young people to emulate. (Author/AM)

In a naturalistic setting, boys and girls were exposed to a same- or opposite-sex live adult model who played with sex inappropriate toys. The results are explained in terms of the inappropriateness of toy playing for adults and the theoretical importance of adult vs. peer influences. (GO)

This article suggests ways in which coaches, through their coaching and behavior, may preserve, encourage, or improve the integrity and ethics of sports. If coaches model ethical behavior, fans and players may exhibit it as well. Suggestions for promoting sports ethics are given. (JL)

Notes the influence of two important women in the world of children's literature during the early part of this century--Anne Carroll Moore, Supervisor of Work with Children for the New York Public Library, and Bertha Mahony, founder of the Bookshop for Boys and Girls in Boston. (NKA)

The ten finalists for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education's annual Professor of the Year award are listed. Their descriptions of the teacher who most influenced them during their undergraduate years, and the reasons, are presented. (MSE)

A theoretical rationale for using peer leaders as a major strategy in school-based drug abuse prevention programs is provided. Available literature on such programs is reviewed. Practical issues involved in selecting and training peer leaders and teachers are discussed. (Author/MT)

Focuses on the nature, role, and influence of mentors in the lives of gifted adults. Provides suggestions for counselors. (Author)