To obtain a test which could be used for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data on teachers' attitudes toward contemporary educational issues, the Attitudes to Educational Issues instrument (AEI) was developed. Statements were written in five-choice Likert format to express attitudes toward these six educational issues: (1)…

Both the federal administration and Congress, through more dollars and more legislation, are expanding the federal role in education. Major themes running through the various legislative proposals will result in a reduced emphasis on fiscal controls, encouragement for process-oriented requirements, better integration of federal programs, and…

This publication identifies common attitudes toward handicapped persons and provides suggestions for improving attitudes. The first of three major sections presents an historical review of pertinent legislation for education of the handicapped. Section 2 gives a brief review of what the legislation means for vocational education. The final section…

THIS PROJECT REPORT PRESENTS A STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE LOW ATTAINMENT IN FORMAL SCHOOLING OF THE MEXICAN-AMERICANS. THE DATA WERE TAKEN FROM THE 1950 AND 1960 CENSUS REPORTS AND THE "STATISTICAL ABSTRACT OF THE UNITED STATES." COMPARISONS WERE MADE AMONG THE ANGLO, SPANISH SURNAME, AND NON-WHITE POPULATIONS, ON THE FOLLOWING…

STUDENTS WHO APPROACHED COLLEGE WITH DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL GOALS WERE COMPARED ON THEIR AVERAGE ABILITY, GRADES, NONACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, REASONS FOR COLLEGE CHOICE, BACKGROUND, EXPECTATIONS CONCERNING COLLEGE, DEGREE PLANS, AND CHOICE OF MAJOR, VOCATION, AND VOCATION ROLE BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING PROGRAM (ACT). THE SUBJECTS WERE A…

THE PROBLEM OF THIS RESEARCH WAS TO DEVELOP AND VALIDATE A K SCALE FOR A MOTIVATIONAL TEST BATTERY. APPROXIMATELY 4,200 11TH GRADE, MICHIGAN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPRISED THE STUDY. PROTOCOLS OF ABOUT 300 IDENTIFIED OVER- AND UNDERACHIEVERS WERE USED. AN ANALYSIS WAS CONSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY ITEMS ON WHICH UNDERACHIEVERS SCORE AS…

A scrutiny of the discipline of English focuses on the needs of the junior college, the place of pedagogy, and the training of instructors. The attitude of the public toward the discipline of English is discussed, as is the present image of English as a means for training English majors rather than for developing teachers. In conclusion, emphasis…

Two hundred seventy-seven persons from rural, urban, and metropolitan areas of Appalachia were interviewed for the purpose of gathering background information influencing religious education programs. All those interviewed were members of Presbyterian churches. Information was obtained pertaining to family characteristics; attitudes toward…

The study determined the influence of students' values and adult education attitudes on their evaluation of faculty. Eighty-four adult education graduate students, enrolled in four sections of an adult learning theory course taught by three different instructors, completed an evaluation form, a value survey, and an adult education attitude scale…

In June 1975, a rural Massachusetts school board developed a comprehensive six-page questionnaire and mailed it to all community residents 17 years of age and older. The questionnaire solicited demographic data, as well as respondents' opinions on a wide range of school-related topics. Besides being administered to the community, the questionnaire…

The small rural community of Cherryville, North Carolina was examined to determine the relationship between its cultural background and its decision making processes. Specific objectives were to: (1) identify and record insights into the culture of the community; (2) include and preserve an accurate record of the cultural practices and beliefs;…

The greatest impact on public education and the preparation of professional personnel for public schools has been the thrust to equalize educational opportunities for minorities. This push has been complicated by such things as the way educators define equality of educational opportunities. Two basic and differing views have been revealed--the…

The primary intent of the study of 42 adults in West Central Minnesota was to discover what adult learners perceived as barriers to continuing education. Twelve of the adults interviewed were enrolled in a baccalaureate degree and 30 expressed an interest in postsecondary education but currently were not enrolled (20 future degree seekers and 10…

Colleges and universities today understand that positive public attitudes about higher education are important because they affect their financial stability and public support of their academic programs. Recent opinion surveys highlight the public's view that colleges should provide more adequate career preparation, while students also see their…

This study explored the educational and vocational choices and goals of Negro and white youth in Lexington, Kentucky. Data were gathered by standardized instruments administered to the senior classes of four high schools and through interviews of a group of school leaders judged to have potential as behavior models and community leaders. The book…