Students' misconceptions in mathematics and how teaching may be directed to diagnose and eliminate these misconceptions are discussed. Four main types of misconceptions during problem-solving are noted. It is also noted that the basic mathematical processes of generalizing, representing, and explaining are used in selected student self-help…

A science lesson (observing yeast) was taught demonstrating that when a guided inquiry instructional method is encountered there is a change from subjective to objective thinking. Describes steps in the lesson and analysis of pupils' responses and behavior. Suggests an instructional model to increase perceptive level of thinking in biology…

An effort was made to determine the factorial validity of a preliminary scale for student evaluation of group counseling. Results of this factor analysis and those of a detailed item analysis were used to develop a new form of the Scale for the Evaluation of Group Counseling Experiences. (Author/GK)

Estimates of the criterion-related validity for the National Teacher Examinations (NTE) in mathematics and science were determined empirically. Results suggest that the science tests are not as useful as the mathematics tests as indicators of subject knowledge. (GK)

Studied the effectiveness of consultants as change agents in an elementary school by using undergraduate education majors in the classroom to conduct behavioral projects, and using graduate students as mini-consultants. Teachers were enrolled in a course for college credit and salary increments. Recommendations for would-be consultants are…

Compared the interactional patterns of distressed (N=22) and nondistressed (N=17) couples through base rate and sequential analyses of communication samples that were coded with the Marital Interactional Coding System. Nondistressed couples emitted higher rates of problem-solving, verbal and nonverbal positive, and neutral behaviors. (Author)

Suggests that teachers have students apply a three-stage approach to the study of short stories. Notes that having students define the subject, specific theme, and larger theme of a literary work will develop their critical reading skills. (RL)

Reports the highlights of the first year of the National Study of Secondary School Writing, which provides new information about secondary school writing instruction. (RL)

A college instructor discusses his experiences in leading a student field study and planning project centered on the traditional rural African Market. Students benefitted from their work, but the instructor was unable to convince his colleagues about the project's validity. (Author/WB)

Argues that service is better in libraries whose staff participate in management activities than in libraries run by authoritarian methods, and that staff educational diversity and adequate collection resources linked to a participative management style enhance staff satisfaction and, concomitantly, library performance. (RAA)

Describes an applied community development course at a junior college, which involves a comprehensive social analysis of the community to determine leadership patterns, organizational structures, and community needs, and which involves students in the practical application of sociological theories and research methods. Provides a course outline.…

Outlines the principles underlining the ethnography approach and illustrates how these principles can be applied to promote elementary school students' cognitive growth and cross-cultural understanding. (Author/MP)

Describes an introductory physical geology laboratory which uses a semiself-paced, semiprogramed format involving weekly units, a weekly quiz, learning booklets, and undergraduate teaching assistants. Includes outline of weekly topics and a sample excerpt from the learning booklet. (DC)

Defends the value and relevance of the study of ancient history and classics in history curricula. The unique homogeneity of the classical period contributes to its instructional manageability. A year-long, secondary-level course on fifth-century Greece and Rome is described to illustrate effective approaches to teaching ancient history. (AM)

The behavioral approach to health education described in this article has the potential to facilitate a decrease in the prevalence and incidence of some diseases. The techniques of positive reinforcement, modeling, self control, and stimulus control are described. (CJ)