Discusses a survey conducted by the National Youth Service in Kenya to determine the experiences, attitudes, and aspirations of 1,214 servicemen and women. Conclusions indicate a mismatch between expectations and the economic and social reality that they face. (JOW)

The TRIFOCAL Model for curing underachievement syndrome is presented and is related to the Future Problem Solving (FPS) program, specifically the steps that involve changing expectations, role model identification, and changing reinforcements at school. A case study is presented of an underachieving sixth grade student who became actively engaged…

Investigated the relationship between initial understanding of information given by the school psychologist at parent conferences and characteristics of parents (anxiety, parental expectations, assertion, and language level). Language level of the parent, age of the parent, and socioeconomic status were significantly related to recall. Anxiety,…

Interviews Dr. Thomas Good, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Research Associate, at the Center for Research in Social Behavior at University of Missouri-Columbia, concerning his interests in the study of teacher and student classroom behavior. (MG)

Students are motivated to the extent that they initiate and sustain meaningful involvement in learning. Theories of motivation suggest that appropriate attention to college students' needs and expectations for success will enhance their involvement and learning. (Author/MSE)

Drawing on the empirical literature on classroom interaction and nonverbal communication, attempts to show that latent sex discrimination in schools continues. Finds that teachers expect and encourage more participation by boys. Girls are more often interrupted and are expected to be better listeners. (DM)

Tests hypothesis that people recall their expectations in ways that are consistent with outcomes. Finds that autobiographical recall may be generally reconstructive and potentially biased. Canadian students reported their preparations and expectations for an undergraduate examination. Observes that more than 90 percent of the students did not…

Provides a framework for analyzing the multiple aspects of reader perspective in a teacher's approach to writing instruction. Analyzes one teacher's written comments on her students' papers. Shows how this teacher's responses demonstrated marked differences according to level of student or type of writing assignment. (HB)

A discussion of the relationship between the university attorney and a client identifies a range of persons and offices as potential clients, looks at the attorney's responsibility to fellow university attorneys, the complex and sometimes conflicting expectations of the client, and ethical dilemmas in the attorney's possible responses to the…

Questionnaire responses from 337 parents in Israel examine the nature of interrelationships between parent satisfaction with public schools of choice and parent empowerment, parent involvement, and the congruence of parental expectation with school programs. Findings indicate the importance of socioeconomic status as a factor in these…

An Australian action research project to explore the construction of gender in elementary education experienced difficulties resulting from external management and funding. Some project managers had expectations of the participants that resembled a top-down approach to change. (SK)

Explores what it means to create a science for all from the perspective of urban homeless children. Draws on the work of critical and feminist scholars in science and education as well as on teaching and research to question how inclusive the science education community is in its efforts to understand the margins of science for all. Contains 44…

Perceptions, expectations, and evaluations of intergenerational communication were examined. College students responded to an older adult target portrayed as "perfect grandparent" or "despondent." Their perceptions of conversation with that target were measured. Findings are considered in terms of theoretical models of…

Describes how middle school physical education teachers can create and maintain a positive learning environment that will last all year long. Crucial to this enterprise is the action that they take at the beginning of the school year. During this time, successful teachers must establish class rules, develop routines, and convey expectations. (SM)

Successful programs for classroom management and discipline treat students as active participants in building positive affective environments. This paper discusses the basic steps of conflict resolution and presents an example of how one elementary school handled a situation in which a group of students who played soccer each day during recess had…