The study reported here had two main aims: to collect data relating to verbal participation in 'conventional' tutor-led groups and to examine the feasibility of using leaderless groups in university teaching. (Author)

The NFER findings on recent trends in reading standards are confirmed by this study. While in Aberdeen at the age of eight years, the standard of performance in reading comprehension is relatively unchanged, at age 11 there has been a slight decline in average standard. (Author)

The article outlines some practical and theoretical weaknesses of the concept of 'reading age'. (Author)

The aim of our investigation was to see whether the previous findings of consistent social class differences in language usage held good when writing and not speech was the mode of communication and a more rigorous control was exercised over the influence of essay topic upon language. (Author)

The author reviews the major classifications of social class, assesses their validity, surveys the use made of them in research literature, suggests how they should be interpreted, and assesses to what degree findings couched in these terms correspond to the reality of social differences in Britain. (Author)

This article seeks to clear a way for the discovery of a mode of describing objectives which would be more suitable to humanities subjects. Some weak points in previous attempts to do this are analysed, and some of the major problems of the field are presented. (Author)

The purpose of teachers, teaching, and the curriculum in schools is to promote learning. Attempts to clarify teacher effectiveness in relation to pupil learning are explored. (Author/RK)

The present research again demonstrates the strong link between social class background and early leaving, but, interestingly, when stated leaving preference was controlled for, no relationship between social class background and conceptions of school was detected. (Author)

The purpose of this paper is to point out the importance of sampling considerations and to illustrate the kinds of effect which can be caused by difficulties in sampling by examining three different reports of research. (Author/RK)

Article investigated attempts to compare the effectiveness for learning of note-taking and other procedures and, as well, considered studies that have measured the precise outcomes of the activities involved in note-taking, and in subsequently making use of the notes. (Author/RK)

Discusses the Teaching of Study Skills Project that investigated study skills initiatives for students aged 16 to 19. Research reveals various approaches and highlights difficulties. Emphasizes the importance of subject teachers in study skills teaching. (JOW)

Discusses a study of school attitudes about parent involvement in home-based educational activities. Found that support for parental involvement in teaching reading stopped short of helping parents hear their own children read at home. (JOW)

Discusses a study of secondary education for slow learners. Includes discussion of program organization, identification of slow learners, teacher selection, and curriculum. (JOW)

Outlines difficulties that teachers are likely to encounter in combining tasks of teacher and researcher and that might deter them from accepting the dual role. (JOW)

Discusses a study that examined the perceptions of school life among physically disabled students aged nine to twelve. Also discusses implications for designing more appropriate school environments for mainstreamed physically disabled students. (JOW)