Objectives of teaching mathematics to engineering and science students are defined, and the role of the computer, especially the interactive terminal, in achieving these objectives is discussed. (SD)

A course in statistics for social science majors was redesigned around computer use with the expectation of increasing mastery of course objectives. (SD)

Computer analysis of linguistic models leads the author to state that highly controlled transient memory should be considered in studies of the learning and use of grammar. (SD)

A course in applied statistics for social science students provides for students designing experiments at an interactive terminal. (SD)

The author argues that teaching students to program a computer enhances their logical reasoning, problem solving skills, understanding of models, and ability to examine one's work critically. (SD)

Described is a laboratory program at Hope College, Holland, Michigan. Examples of laboratory exercises are provided. (RH)

Through use of a 20 minute questionnaire and a five-point Likert scale, it was found that graduate students in education tend to be less conservative than freshmen in their views toward politics, religious beliefs, and sex roles. However, differences among those in different majors were far greater than between graduates and undergraduates.…

The sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire was used with 34 student teachers of the emotionally disturbed. Results indicate a relationship between certain personality characteristics and effective teachers. (Author/BW)

Thirty graduate students were used to test the hypothesis that group members functioning at the highest levels in interpersonal relationship skills would fill leadership roles. This hypothesis was confirmed. It was also demonstrated that Carkhuff's Systematic Human Relations Training can be an effective vehicle for such leadership training.…

This study was designed to explore (1) whether empathy can be taught to undergraduates, (2) if gains can be achieved in a short training period, (3) whether gains will be maintained, and (4) if students will have positive attitudes toward the training. Results were all found to be decidedly positive. (Author/BW)