Low IQ should not be deemed as an index of poor learning ability. Information about middle school children's learning efficiency as measured by the Learning Efficiency Test Battery was found to be more useful for predicting reading ability than conventional types of assessment. (Author/RM)

Teachers' Notes on an educational television program written by students diverged substantially from Teachers' Notes prepared by a teacher on the same episode. Division of the 49 participating students into experimental and control groups, with the experimental group having the opportunity of group discussion prior to writing their Notes, showed…

The factors with most influence on British college students' choice of subjects to take are interest value, previous performance, and career value. Art students place more importance on the interest value of subjects than science specialists. Few marked differences were found between the sexes. (Author/RM)

This study showed that the coverage of energy varies considerably among secondary schools in Great Britain and that British students lack a clear knowledge of energy issues in general and nuclear energy in particular, are indifferent to conservation, and are reluctant to accept nuclear power. Energy education must be given greater emphasis.…

A framework for a curriculum based upon the five communication skills of literacy, oracy, numeracy, graphicacy, and physiognomacy is proposed. Some consideration is given to the relationship of educational psychology and of Gardner's "multiple intelligences" to the five forms of communication. The framework is intended for use in British schools.…

A theory of managerial evaluation cannot be derived in toto either from a subjectivist or an objectivist position. Managerial activity, with a basis in rationality that is operationalized in a pragmatic fashion, is investigated, illustrating tensions that exist between its evaluation by the professional and by the bureaucrat. (Author/RM)

Surveys a pilot sample of U.S. teachers in order to analyze their perceptions and preferences concerning who controls the curriculum. Concludes that teachers believe their professional autonomy is constrained by restrictive conditions. Points out that reforms are often not implemented because teachers are not made partners in the change process.…

Examines perspectives of Barbadian teachers on existing methods for evaluating teachers and on recommendations set forth in the literature. Results revealed support for evaluation but much dissatisfaction with existing methods. Points out that primary teachers are more inclined to believe that evaluation is a basis for promotion. (KO)

Describes the Czechoslovakian system of vocational training at the secondary level. Looks at vocational education institutions, administration and planning, teacher training, and vocational guidance and counseling. Considers some of the problems vocationalism faces, and identifies trends for the 1990s. (Author/LS)

Reports a British study that explores relationship between social class and personality among 11-year-olds, using the Junior Eysenck Personality Inventory-Short Form. Social class was determined by the father's occupation, and alternatively, by neighborhood. No correlation was found between father's occupation and any of the four personality…

Argues that behavioral approaches in education are best placed within a rational or justificatory framework, rather than within a strictly scientific account of human activity. Draws the distinction between the two frameworks, and outlines major criticisms leveled at behaviorism in education. Discusses aspects of behaviorism in education from the…

Examines the stereotypical images of women in traditional fairy tales, arguing that these images contribute to females' negative self-concepts, and to limited definitions of the female role. Suggests that there are alternative fairy tales that may be used by parents and teachers in helping children read. (Author/LS)

Describes a 12-week peer tutoring reading program for primary students. Students showed significant reading gains when compared with a control group, but lost these gains when they returned to individual silent reading. Concludes that peer tutoring is an under-utilized but valuable teaching strategy. (Author/LS)

Presents a longitudinal analysis that examines relationships among Australian family environments, adolescents' aspirations, and young adults' status attainment. Findings suggest that early family-environment type may be considered to act as a critical underlying context for the formation of adolescents' perceptions and aspirations, and of their…

Describes and assesses the effectiveness of a staff development program for Dutch teachers in mixed-age classes as it relates to areas of classroom management, instruction, and pupils' on-task behavior. Results of the quasi-experimental, treatment-control group investigation showed that the training program was an effective staff development tool.…