The attitude towards Christianity of 624 sixth form students in Kenya was measured using the Francis scale of attitude towards Christianity. Results suggest that attitude towards Christianity is influenced negatively by the view that scientific research results in absolute truth. There was no relationship between scientism and perception of…

Reports a study which elicited images of Christmas from 22 nine and ten-year-old British children. The children were presented with information regarding Christmas in New Zealand and asked to use their imaginations to create cards appropriate to that country. Includes quotes showing the children's reasoning and raises questions regarding the…

In a study of 141 children in three infant schools in the Midlands it was concluded that they could rank themselves and each other with a high degree of agreement. By the age of six the criteria that they used were predominately academic. (Author)

Traces public school psychology from 1899 to the 1970s with emphasis on the identity of the first public school psychologists, how and why they came to be associated with the schools, and how they viewed education in its relation to psychology. (Author/DB)

Evaluates the ability of public schools in the United States to bring about desired social change. Argues that the notion of schooling for social change is both theoretically and empirically consistent with the structural-functionalism framework. Concludes that one must decide what one means by social change before deciding whether schooling can…

Identifies various categories of teachers at all levels who adhere strongly, partially, or not at all to various schools of philosophy. Concludes that teachers with philosophically discerning awareness possess professional advantages including ability to give rational explanations of curricular decisions, evaluation approaches, and classroom…

Traces the goals and organization of public education during three periods in United States history--mid nineteenth century, 1890s to the depression of 1929, and the 1930s to the present. Concludes that it is of major importance today to reformulate the purposes of the common school to fit current social needs. (Author/DB)

In a study of over 500 16-year-old Australian students from different social classes, differences in educational and occupational aspirations were found to be related most strongly to students' perceptions of their family learning environments. Social class differences were also noted; students' perceptions of school environments were least…

A survey of English elementary school children showed that of the approximately 50 percent who watched films on videorecorders, almost all watched movies generally considered unsuitable for children. This occurred even when children reported watching with parents. Among these were extremely violent and pornographic films. (IS)

Data on costs of 48 secondary schools in one district in Great Britain are analyzed. The findings give some support to the hypothesis that per pupil costs are lower in larger schools, but the pattern is not consistent. Other consequences of size may be more important than cost. (Author/IS)

A study of 11-year-old children concluded that the detection of changes in prose material is related to an individual's sex and level of extraversion. (Author/IS)

Most British universities accept students conditional upon A-level grades and place little reliance on recommendations. A study of social science undergraduates shows the importance of attitudinal variables and the headmaster's report in predicting success at the university. More attention should be paid to these reports. (IS)

Short-term forecasting methods for assessing the number of students finishing schooling in France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom are reviewed. Types of data that are available for each country are discussed, as well as suggestions for data that need to be collected for more efficient forecasting. (Author/IS)

A case study of a pair of extremely deprived twin boys focuses on their verbal communication. Talkativeness alone was not regarded as a measure of intelligence, but attention was paid to the less talkative twin's greater use of imaginative speech. Speculations are made on the evolutionary role of creative speech. (IS)

Persistent school absentees were asked about their home, school, and neighborhood situations through interviews using grid techniques. Grids and case data highlight the lack of good teacher-absentee relationships. Further research on teachers, conditions within schools, characteristics of individual students and management and guidance of poor…