Describes a study which was undertaken in Britain in 1975 to identify the factors which have the greatest influence on teachers in the planning of courses in secondary science, and on their choice of curriculum material for those courses. (Author)

Subject preferences of 348 male and female secondary students in England are discussed. The conclusion is that the differences in student attitudes are due to cultural influences rather than intellectual ability. Decreasing the level of perceived subject difficulty is suggested as a means of attracting more girls to physics and chemistry.…

Examines personal variables for their effect on attitudes and survey responses of primary school principals and deputy principals when questioned about the role of principal. Significant differences were observed between men and women respondents and minor differences were noted in accordance with age and experience. (Author/DB)

Describes how instruments for testing early reading development of children are designed and applied. Oral reading errors made by two children at different stages of reading proficiency are described and implications for teachers of reading are discussed. (Author/DB)

A prose retention study of 12-year-old students indicated that recall is greater for main details than for elaborations. Results are discussed in terms of models of the storage of the story and thematic materials in memory. (Author/DB)

Discusses the relationship between geometrical and numerical concepts in the mathematical development of young children. Based upon a longitudinal field study of 224 children, findings suggest that memorization ability facilitates understanding of numerical concepts but that subsequent mathematical development is restricted until basic geometry is…

Identifies qualities of an ideal liberal teacher, including capability of giving a liberal education, living well, exhibiting orderly habits, possessing humane values, and believing in the power of the mind. Difficulties in becoming a good teacher are discussed. Available from: College of Education, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011.…

Analyzes the writings and educational philosophy of John Holt and concludes that Holt's future writings may be directed to social reform rather than educational improvement. For journal availability, see SO 505 716. (Author/DB)

Discusses the nature and function of educational policy and describes the relationship of policies to decisions, rules, and general social norms. Concludes that a model for policy development is necessary and offers suggestions for the creation of a model. For journal availability, see SO 505 716. (Author/DB)

Analyzes the nature and extent of the increasing interest in educational policy studies. The author recommends that joint enterprises of educational philosophy and policy (1) enlist the resources of the sociology of knowledge and (2) question the policies which educational theorists generate. For journal availability, see SO 505 716. (Author/DB)

Analyzes the role of collective bargaining in regulating relationships between teachers and school boards. The conclusion is that the basis of control for the education profession should be open communication among all involved parties. For journal availability, see SO 505 716. (Author/DB)

Defines equality of education in three areas: 1) by the degree of integration of school systems; 2) by a comparison of material resources and assets in education; and 3) by the effects of schooling as measured by the mean scores of groups on standardized tests. Available from: College of Education, 107 Quadrangle, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa…

Argues that IQ tests are a valid method of determining student intelligence but that they should be used with caution and interpreted only by qualified individuals. For journal availability, see SO 505 800. (JR)

Describes the events leading up to the current policy of tuition for colleges and universities. For journal availability, see SO 505 800. (JR)

This article explores the development of higher education for women in the United States in terms of coeducation, evolution of women's colleges, cooperating institutions, and the role of women as faculty members. For journal availability, see SO 505 800. (Author)