Institutions and individuals must explore their cultural assumptions and develop strategies for mentoring in a multicultural society. They must decide whether mentoring is to be a vehicle for assimilation or pluralism. (SK)

Identifies strategies involving professional associations, mentoring associations, networks, and electronic communications to support the mentoring process. Includes an annotated bibliography of 34 resources. (SK)

Reports on a study comparing peer and self-evaluation as vehicles for performance improvement in music education. Concludes that peer evaluation results were more likely to be consistent with those of an expert panel than self-evaluation. Calls for more research into the relationship between self-concept and self-evaluation. (CFR)

Reports on a study on the selection of musical instruments by 990 band students in grades 6-9 (Dade County, Florida). Factors studied included prior instrumental music experience, family participation in the choice, and gender. Reports strong gender/instrument associations that seemed to override students' professed reasons for choosing…

Reports the influence of piano harmonic accompaniment on singing ability of 203 kindergarten students during 1 year of instruction. Finds that no significant differences in singing ability occurred in the groups. Suggests that musical aptitude develops gradually and extensive musical exposure and instruction may be necessary to improve singing…

Reports on a study that compared the use of standard lesson planning to sequential teaching by prospective teachers. Concludes that task analysis and the sequential approach may improve instruction by providing students with an opportunity for mastery and a positive learning experience through frequent success. (CFR)

Reports on a study of 306 elementary majors at 7 universities that examined attributes associated with success and failure in teaching music. Finds that meeting individual needs of students, having positive attitudes toward children, and acquiring personal music skills through sustained effort were the most frequently selected attributes. (CFR)

Presents information about body composition assessment, including how useful the measurement is, how to conduct assessment, accurate skinfold measurement, body mass index versus skinfold results, interpreting results, standards for score interpretation, other types of measurement, how to approach skinfold assessment, and handling sensitivity and…

Study examined the curricular structure of doctoral programs at research and doctoral grant institutions, analyzing the job market and assessing the overall compatibility of preparation with college employment needs. Results suggest there is too much overspecialization in doctoral study, and institutions are not graduating for a realistic college…

Defines critical thinking and provides a practical approach to applying it to teaching physical education (PE). Critical thinking in PE can result in improved skills, fitness, and knowledge. Examples of the kinds of questions and challenges appropriate for a critical thinking lesson in PE are provided. (SM)

Examines why the arts, particularly dance, are significant in education and why art forms should be taught with other disciplines. The article provides examples of integrated arts experiences and describes how to begin with the essence of an idea and make connections in the arts and other curriculum areas. (SM)

Describes the creation and implementation of the School University Partnership Providing Opportunities for Real Teaching in Physical Education at Adelphi University (New York), a field-based collaboration between preservice teachers and 20 school districts. (SM)

Contains 10 articles addressing the aging of U.S. society and its impact on the leisure industry. Some topics are delivering of leisure services, leisure awareness and education, quality of life programs, group travel programs, ethnic group considerations, enhancing leisure participation, and fitness programming. (GLR)

Describes the incorporation of practical experience into the physical education student's measurement and evaluation class. Describes a Chicago program in which Indiana university students assist with physical fitness tests of 500 Chicago fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students. (GLR)

Provides examples of three pedagogical approaches for using play structures in elementary school physical education. The examples focus on objectives relating to health-related fitness and skill development. (GLR)