The study was designed to determine whether interaction verbal behavior patterns during student teaching changed or were modified significantly after two years of independent classroom experience. Those teachers who were less flexible during student teaching shifted to a more flexible style during independent classroom teaching. (Author)

Students of today are still very much active and concerned about their rights. They have departed from revolutionary tactics and resorted to a newer strategy, the law. This article seeks to examine four amendments of the Constitution, the First, Fourth, Sixth, and Fourteenth, and determine their relationship to higher education. (Author)

An attempt was made to change the beliefs and instructional behaviour of 23 prospective teachers in accord with John Dewey's philosophy of experimentalism. Results indicate that there was significant change in their beliefs as well as in their classroom teaching behaviour. (Author)

This article examines the widespread national trend toward telephone counseling centers in terms of the real help provided those who seek help via the telephone. These centers are providing a needed service. However, suggestions related to the improvement of those services are offered. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument that measures student knowledge of Afro-American history and culture. The major hypothesis was that students enrolled in Black Studies would be more knowledgeable about Afro-American history. Results support the hypothesis. (Author/HMV)

Since most sociology majors do not enter graduate school, how might their training be made more vital? Relevant data, by way of a mailed questionnaire, were acquired from agencies in two metropolitan counties. The findings indicated that different agency structures and types tended to influence training recommendations. (Author)

The goal of the present research was to determine the factor structure of anxiety in a collegiate population. The self-report instrument found useful with elementary students was slightly modified and administered to the college students. Only slight discrepancies appeared between the elementary data and the college data. (Author)

The objective of the study was to examine the relationships between various academic and professional factors and the attainment of selected elementary school science teaching competencies. The correlations were determined between various academic and professional factors and the selected science teaching competencies. (Author)

The growth of creativity and the sense of individuality is paramount for the presentation and the enrichment of our free society. The author maintains that experiences during primary, secondary, and college education destroy creativity and individuality. However, the introduction of new educational techniques is beginning to reverse this dilemma.…

This study investigated the congruence between students' perceptions of their peers and their perceptions of the institutional environment. Significant differences were found between students' perceptions of their class peers and the environment on four factors. (Author)

In this article the author stresses the importance and need for realistic experiences to augment and develop a true education of the student. (Author)

Information regarding parental opinions on various issues with which higher educational institutions grapple on a daily basis can be useful to institutional officials. A fifteen item "Opinionnaire" was developed and administered to every parent who attended the University of Missouri-Columbia summer orientation program. (Author)

The health Education Department of the University of Maryland continuously monitors the drug usage trends on campus. The latest survey (fall, 1973) of 1,385 undergraduates at this school shows that student use of illicit drugs has increased. Alcohol is the most popular drug followed by marijuana, hashish, methaqualone and speed. (Author)

This paper shows that a relationship exists between existentialism and homosexual behavior. The writers suggest that for obligatory homosexuals, who remain well adjusted and continue to make wholesome contributions to society, their behavior is existential in nature. (Author)

In this study, 60 pairs of Ss were randomly selected and individually matched on age, sex, grade equivalence, and birth order. The seven null hypotheses dealt with culture, sex, birth order, and their interactions. The main self-rating scales employed were the IPAT Anxiety Scale and the Tennessee Self Concept Scale. (Author/EK)