Alternative ways of linking Piagetian theory to the teaching of reading are proposed, including a constructivist approach to reading and a fresh look at the capabilities of the preoperational child. (SK)

Examines the effects of the British "My World" preschool program on the rate of development of normal children. Reports on a followup investigation showing that "My World" participants made substantial developmental gains. (SK)

Describes the origin and development of off-site units in New Zealand and the pupils referred to them, and discusses policy implications of the decision to establish off-site units. (SK)

An evaluation of Technician Education Council (TEC) programs sought to determine the extent to which this British job training project meets the needs of students and employers as well as the changing requirements of industry. (SK)

Reports results of a survey of 125 local education authorities in Britain, including standardization of forms and purposes of keeping records on children under five in nursery and primary schools. (SK)

A verbatim transcription of a lesson in a class of 10- to 11-year-olds is analyzed to support the observation that, in mixed-sex classrooms, male pupils receive more teacher attention than females. Among the reasons found for this imbalance is the tendency of boys to engage in strategies to secure attention. (SK)

Discusses several studies concerning the incidence of disruption and its nature, teacher and pupil attitudes towards class disruption, and areas of disruption (corridors, classrooms). The author concludes that, depending on the individual circumstance, pupils, teachers, and the schools are at fault and all have a responsibility to improve the…

Describes a study that examined relevant teaching practice in British schools during 1982-83. This article summarizes the findings in relation to the academic organization of schools, the modification of curriculum content, staffing and pedagogical considerations. (Author/CT)

Reports results of a series of semi-structured interviews with 12 teachers from Catholic and Protestant schools in Northern Ireland. Explores such topics as professional autonomy, teacher-pupil relations, a teacher's freedom to pursue his or her own methods, discipline, sources of professional identity and the social and political backgrounds to…

This article draws upon some implementation models, namely the Rogers and Shoemaker (1971) model and Hall's (1973) concerns-based model, to explain contextual and process factors associated with the implementation of a high school geography syllabus in one Australian state. (Author/CT)

A 1983 survey reveals that in recent years there has been an increasing trend in England toward admitting more children under statutory age to infant school. The implications for nursery and infant education and for the children are outlined. Statistical tables are included. (CT)

This study describes the sources of satisfaction and dissatisfaction reported by a sample of New Zealand primary school teachers. Comparison between groups of teachers suggests that the pupil intake, the adequacy of the school buildings and playground, the headteacher's age, the headteacher's responsibility for a class, and the teacher's own age…

Results are reported on the literacy and numeracy skills of a sample of Black and White United Kingdom children just prior to entry into 33 Inner London Education Authority infant schools. There were few differences in children's test scores attributable to ethnic origin. (Author/CT)

Pupils, student tutors, and teachers at local London schools were asked for their opinions of the program in which London University undergraduates help teach science, mathematics, and engineering at their schools. Pupils found lessons easier to follow, tutors got useful practice in communicating scientific ideas, and teachers found lessons more…

This paper is based on a survey that looks at destinations of females after they reach statutory school leaving age. It examines interview data with young women in and out of employment, at school or at college. It also looks briefly at the lack of explanatory models to understand the young women's situation. (Author/SSH)