Study investigated the factorial congruence of Kerlinger's Educational Attitudes Scales and Oliver and Butcher's Survey of Opinions About Education. (MB)

Citing strengths of public education, the California governor also recognizes and discusses many of its problems, among them, society's greater expectation of today's schools, and student attitudes. (RB)

Study to determine nutrition knowledge and attitudes of 910 early elementary classroom teachers in Nebraska. Reveals little relationship exists between knowledge of nutrition and favorable attitudes toward teaching nutrition. Suggests attitudes are more important in changing food consumption practices. Indicates traditional teacher preparation…

The innocence" of educators is partly due to a reluctance to acknowledge causal relationships in education. The author points out seven areas where such relationships have been or may be established. (SP)

Urges emphasis on "how to deal with individuals regardless of race, rather than because of race --how to teach to the similarities rather than the differences between people. (Author/JS)

Describes production of attitude scale assessing beliefs about science and about teaching techniques suitable for elementary school science. Provides data on attitude changes during a one-semester methods course. Copy of scale appended. (AL)

Study of the inclusion of students on boards of trustees. (IR)

Investigated how graduates of reading programs in various universities perceived their preparation for their current positions and how they regarded their educational experiences. Concludes that most programs were viewed favorably. (FL)

An examination of the origins and significance of the 15 years of surveys reveals enduring public faith in education, a need for an informed public, and considerable stability in public attitudes. Two tables identify public estimations of biggest school problems and attitudes toward change and innovation. (PB)

Conducted during May 15-22, 1983 in the United States, this survey of 1,540 adults, age 18 and older, provides tables and figures that alert decision makers to overall public reactions to a variety of school programs and policies and serves as a national benchmark against which local attitudes can be measured. (PB)

The Work Motivation Inventory, Minnesota Teacher Attitude Inventory, and Adjective Self Description Instrument were administered to 128 University of Houston student teachers. Results indicated that educational attitudes and self-concept, operating jointly, significantly contributed to the variance in Maslow's scales of basic, safety, and…