The development of a survey designed to assess secondary students' liking of particular stories is explained. Analysis of students' written explanations for liking favorite readings identified three aspects of liking. A survey operationalizing these aspects was administered to 118 high school students. Findings indicate that the survey is valid…

Describes a self-contained computer application constructed using the SuperCard development tool which introduces the characteristics of turfgrass species and their optimum environments. Evaluates students' gain in understanding turf species characteristics through this approach. (LZ)

Presents the results of collecting attitudinal data from over 240 ninth-grade physical science students prior to the integration of technology into their science curriculum. Results indicate that surveyed students, on average, were supportive of the integration of a wide range of technology into their classroom. (LZ)

This survey examined experiences and beliefs regarding homework of primary-grade children (n=809), of whom 91 were in resource room programs and 17 in special education classrooms. Overall, results indicated that children in the resource rooms were experiencing the greatest amount of difficulty in doing homework and had acquired the most negative…

Presents results of a survey of high school journalists which consisted of 2 parts: 13 questions from R. F. Antonak's Attitude toward Disablement Scale (ATD), and a questionnaire regarding student attitudes toward disabilities in a news situation. Concludes that those with progressive attitudes toward disabilities did not have that attitude in…

Examines the relationship between the teaching style and emphasis on environmental objectives of geography teachers, and the environmental consciousness of Hong Kong students at school-leaving age. Overall, the highest level of student environmental consciousness was related to a mixed teaching style and pattern of emphasis. (LZ)

Examines the ideas secondary school students associate with the word "cycles" before instruction. Draws conclusions about the integrative role of this concept in teaching and learning about environmental issues. Possibilities for making use of the concept of cycles in lower and higher secondary environmental education are discussed. (LZ)

Reports on preference patterns among gender and age groups for school-science topics and learning experiences among respondents chosen to be nationally representative of Scottish primary and secondary pupils. Finds that girls have a stronger preference for biological topics than boys. Concludes that much of what goes on in science classrooms is…

Reports on a survey of 137 undergraduate students enrolled in music-education classes at six universities. Assesses participants' beliefs about the validity or truthfulness of various music-education philosophy statements, as well as their beliefs about the effectiveness of using such statements to advocate for school music programs. (DSK)

Reports on results of Community Attitudes Toward Mentally Ill questionnaire given to undergraduates. Significant differences emerged on subscales based ranking of primary source of information about mental illness. Results do not imply causality but rather that electronic media is powerful mechanism for spreading the stigma of mental illness.…

Comparison of 149 deaf and 121 hearing college students on the Approaches to Studying Inventory found the impact of deafness relatively slight. Discriminant analysis indicated deaf students, especially those who preferred sign communication, had more difficulty with relating ideas on different topics although they were more likely to adopt a…

Investigated the joint effects of attitude survey format and language arts achievement level on students' (N=82) attitudes toward reading. Results indicate no significant main effect on attitude responses due to achievement level but the main effect due to survey format was significant. Interaction between achievement level and format was also…

The frequency, severity, and consequences of sexual harassment in American secondary schools was studied using 1993 survey data of 1,203 students in grades 8-11 from 79 public schools. Overall, 83% of females and 60% of males reported they received unwanted sexual advances in school. (MAK)

Summarizes a study that elicited students' responses regarding their perceptions of success in 21 alternative-learning-environment (ALE) programs throughout Arkansas. Students overwhelmingly favored ALE over regular program characteristics regarding teachers, class size, student/teacher relationships, expectations, atmosphere, courses, building,…

A survey of students at three Ohio high schools explored reasons for movement to other schools through state-legislated open-enrollment provisions. Response analysis identified five trends: students with unmet expectations, students with fulfilled expectations, students seeking safety, students desiring to stay at their "home school,"…