Investigates student evaluations and focuses on higher education where current concerns with accountability have placed growing emphasis on the students' evaluations of their instructors. The author reviews the literature on student evaluation and discusses the merits of composite evaluation, which makes use of peer evaluations, administrative…

Previews research on motivational effects of discovery learning, and argues that, although there is general theoretical support for the view that discovery learning methods are superior to expository teaching methods in terms of generating intrinsic motivation, it is unclear whether intrinsic or extrinsic explanations account better for observed…

Reviews court decisions pertaining to student rights in search and seizure cases where theft or drug abuse is suspected. Suggests that the in loco parentis doctrine gives school officials both the authority and responsibility for conducting reasonable searches even though the Fourth Amendment provides constitutional protection. (JAC)

Reviews literature from humanistic authors that focuses on teacher and situational characteristics conducive to the transmittal of important academic material to the students, while simultaneously enhancing their growth as individuals. (Author/RC)

Reviews the literature in volunteering as it relates to a university credit course for students volunteering in human services agencies. Discusses the development of the program, along with the advantages to students, agencies, and the university. (Author/RC)

Explores the status of teacher preparation for environmental education and the needs for providing more effective environmental education. Gives recommendations for preparing teachers to provide effective environmental education for students. (RC)