A survey of British secondary school headteachers was conducted to build a picture of current practice linking schools and industry and its purpose in secondary schools, of the reflections of schools on that practice, and of the problems and needs encountered in this area of work. (CT)

Examines the claim that unintentional racism is widespread within the teaching profession and contributes, via the self-fulfilling prophecy, to the relative academic failure of West Indian children. This article deals with the latter in terms of the model of teacher expectations advanced by Brophy and Good (1970). (Author/CT)

Reports on a survey of the perceptions of Solihull secondary school teachers of the booklet "Evaluating the School: A Guide for Secondary Schools in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull" and of school self-evaluation generally. Evidence from the survey is that little change in schools has resulted from the use of the booklet. (Author/CT)

Summarizes the findings of a study of further and adult education provision for people with severe learning difficulties. It also seeks to provide an overview of the information collected and to draw attention to some of the key issues that arise. (CT)

Analyzes the potential impact of recent Canadian legislation increasing special education certification requirements upon teachers of American Indians in isolated areas of Canada. Describes recent special education/distance education programs designed to meet both the new requirements and the needs of the northern and native communities. (SK)

Interviews of 34 Chinese families in Manchester, England, ascertained their views on their children's schooling. These parents have little knowledge of English and the school system. They value education highly, would like more homework and discipline, and would like the schools' help in preserving their language and culture. (SK)

Confronts problems that arise in a great deal of psychological, sociological, and educational research; problems that occur when research is concerned with human or rational attributes and performances rather than with physical objects. (JOW)

To measure level of confidence in mathematics and science of girls, 87 girls and 73 boys in third year of British secondary school were asked whether they could answer four questions correctly; girls also estimated boys' and girls' probable responses. A model for raising consciousness of girls about their level of self-confidence and factors that…

A British study of training provided for social services workers with the visually impaired found that emphasis was on workers' learning the skills their clients would need, rather than on how to teach those skills; most training is geared toward the totally blind, a small proportion of the population; and workers felt the need to acquire…

A study of the involvement of parents in the curriculum of the reception classes in four infant schools in Outer London showed that groups with parent involvement gained significantly more than those without it. (JOW)

Nearly 4,000 fourth-year students from 23 schools in northern England were given 24 Likert response items in a questionnaire. Results indicated that those in the lowest-ability group consistently chose more extreme responses than those in the highest-ability group. (JOW)

A survey of Israeli educational research during the years 1974-85 showed that it is generally descriptive, applied, or evaluative. The subjects are varied, but usually congruent with educational needs and priorities. Most research is carried out in universities and most authors are men, in spite of the fact that most educators are women. (JOW)

Reports the findings of an investigation into student teacher failure in final teaching practice in training institutions in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Few students who complete a course of training fail. Reasons for this finding are discussed. A reappraisal of the approach to the final assessment of teaching practice is suggested. (CT)

Summarizes some of the main findings and conclusions of a recent National Foundation for Educational Research-sponsored project that was aimed at exploring the various facets of college-based careers guidance within school district-maintained further and higher education establishments throughout England and Wales. (CT)

The use of play as a means of teaching elementary mathematics is discussed. Earlier work is summarized and fresh results offered, particularly those concerned with the retention and transfer of play-acquired learning. The mathematical content chosen (factor, multiple, prime number, common factor, prime factor, and factorizing) is discussed. (CT)