This second grade scale contains ten items related to arithmetic and one item related to each of the following topics: reading, art, and playing. The third grade scale, which is not included, follows a similar format although the items do differ somewhat in content. Each question is followed by five boxes of succeedingly smaller size. The child…

The introduction to the manual states that the purpose of this test is to determine a person's philosophy and measure the strength to which it is held. This is accomplished by quantifying and weighing responses to metaphysical, epistemological, and axiological statements taken from the philosophical systems of idealism, realism, pragmatism, and…

A study was conducted to determine the educational objectives that the school districts in New Mexico consider most important. Secondary purposes were to determine whether the two methods yielded similar or different priorities and whether there were any systematic differences in the views of certain districts and/or kinds of raters. Twenty-seven…

This study was aimed at determining whether there was a difference in attitude and achievement scores of undergraduate students enrolled in an instructional television (ITV) course when academic content was given three treatments: (1) by a regular faculty member who employed formal lecture- reading mode, (2) role player who employed formal…

A variety of methods to assess medical student attitudes toward patient care, the medical profession, and medical education are described and discussed. Included are direct measures (questionnaires, attitude scales, and Semantic Differential), indirect disguised measures, information tests, and observation of overt behavior. (JT)

Although a literature review indicates a dissatisfaction of pharmacists with pharmacy education, a survey of registered pharmacists in Oklahoma, conducted to determine the attitudes and perceptions of practicing pharmacists, indicates that the majority of respondents have a favorable attitude toward current pharmacy education. (JMD)

Reviews and often refutes positions concerning the nature of social studies. Focuses on how the social scientist relates to three commonly accepted elements of citizenship education: (1) knowledge, (2) participation, experience, and decision making, and (3) values and attitudes. Proposes an elimination of the barrier between social scientists and…

The author summarizes the goals and programs of the Joint Council on Economic Education (JCEE)--the organization which has led the way in systematizing economic education for the last 30 years. (Editor)

A leisurely approach to problem solving was taken since it was considered important to understand the problem of studying mistakes before educators discuss and use solutions to problems. Concrete suggestions on how to incorporate the study of mistakes into an educational program were provided. (Author/RK)

Reports research on ways to communicate with minority and disadvantaged youth to increase their participation in vocational programs. Attitudes of San Francisco Bay Area minority and disadvantaged high school students were measured and the resulting data analyzed and discussed. Suggestions for attitude facilitation and change are included. (MF)

Attitudes toward the value of education, teachers, school committees, and school system concern for student welfare were measured in 564 high school students. Teacher strikes had affected some of their communities, but not others. Analysis of variance indicated significant differences between strike and no strike groups. (Author/MV)

This author proposes a theory which seeks to explain the behavior patterns of Asian Americans within the context of socio-historical forces and the contemporary social system. The notion that Asian Americans have achieved middle class status and have been almost completely assimilated into the American mainstream is challenged. (Author/GC)

Shows consistent declines in favorable attitudes toward mathematics by both sexes from grade two through college, with significantly poorer attitudes for females from grade nine on. Bases attitude differences on awareness of sex roles with onset of puberty, suggesting the need for remediating female attitudes. (RL)

Engineering technology educators were surveyed on 11 points concerning degree programs. There was agreement on the need for a well-balanced program in engineering technology and for effective means of disseminating program information to counselors and employers. Standards for the admission of transfer students into these programs were considered…

Reports that many creative leading mathematicians have introduced the concept of baby research, signifying a playful investigation that takes place at a childs' initiative and is carried out with freedom without specific knowledge or pre-conceived ideas of where it leads. (Author/AM)