This study evaluated course Web sites designed to enhance traditional classroom instruction in computer science courses. Examination of student responses to an author-created survey and students' final grades found students reacted positively to the course Web site on the survey and showed statistically significant final grade improvement after…

Assesses whether second-level schools in Ireland are equally effective regarding examination performance, absenteeism, and potential dropouts, using multivariate analyses of data from 15- and 16-year-olds in 116 schools. Absenteeism and potential dropout rates are lower in schools that enhance pupils' academic progress. (Contains 22 references.)…

Evaluated psychometric properties of the Aggression Scale, a self-report measure of aggressive behaviors for middle school students. Found that reliability scores were high. Found no significant variations by gender, ethnicity, or grade level. Also found stability through 2 years, and positive association with independent ratings of student…

Significant differences were found in perceptions of friendship when 121 adolescents with mild mental retardation (MR) in special education and 189 students studying in self-contained classrooms in regular schools were compared with 50 teacher reports. Students with MR in special schools reported having few friends, while teachers estimated these…

Investigated the attitudes and opinions of students in grades five through 12 with and without learning disabilities regarding the use of computers for school-related work. Results of pre- and post-tests and attitude surveys support the notion that students with disabilities could be successfully included in computer-based instruction in general…

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) produces various environmental materials for preschool, elementary, and secondary students and sponsors outdoor education programs. An MDC-sponsored survey of students in grades 6 and 12 found moderate levels of environmental knowledge, with weaknesses in the areas of biodiversity, wetlands, and…

Study examined the predictive association for both global and academic self esteem among students ages 9-13 in a large sample of New Zealanders. Results showed levels of global self esteem significantly predicted adolescent reports of problem eating, suicidal ideation, and multiple compromising behaviors. Implications are discussed for the…

Compared fourth- and fifth-grade students' attitudes about their classrooms. Found that students in a traditional public school classroom were more likely to rate their classrooms as being more competitive, providing clearer rules, and having higher teacher control than did Montessori students, who were more likely to rate their classrooms as…

Supports the value of course evaluations. Cautions that (1) there is a need to develop more sensitive instruments to measure effective teaching; (2) students should not be given questions they do not have the expertise to answer; (3) course evaluations should be combined with other modes of evaluation; and (4) evaluations should be read with…

Current or graduated students (n=132) at Colorado State University identified classroom incidents that had strengthened their understanding of multiculturalism. The 155 incidents were sorted into 18 categories of pedagogical techniques and classroom composition or dynamics that promoted multicultural awareness. Former students reported that…

A survey of faculty (n=60) and students (n=1,682) at Northwest Missouri State University concerning student expectations about information technology (IT) use in the classroom found that students expect IT use in all subject areas but desire it for between 40-50 percent of classroom activities. Students reported that PowerPoint and the document…

Describes how the Northwestern State University library organized a successful technology fair that focused on the library and campus technology. Discusses reasons for organizing the fair, including the introduction of new workstations; academic department participation; vendor participation; marketing strategies and communication; and student…

Discusses a survey of 149 students at 14 colleges about their knowledge, use of, and attitudes about illegal psychoactive drugs. Finds that low percentages of students use drugs, but with 5.5 million students attending community colleges, even small percentages of users translate into large numbers, with attendant implications for student success…

Explores college students' attitudes towards the formulation of a Russian, all-national ideology. Focuses on the results of a survey with 82 respondents offering affirmative answers and 20 giving negative answers. Reviews the types of responses that students gave and the students' reactions to the motto "Conscience. Fatherland. Mankind."…

Analyzes student survey results from Canada's first national, large-scale assessment of school literacy for explanations of gender differences in reading and writing skills found in this and other recent Canadian large-scale assessments. Explores English-Canadian adolescents' literacy preferences, attitudes, and practices. Offers five models that…