A critique of a research article is answered, specific criticisms addressed, and the integrity of the article affirmed. (MP)

Reviews an evaluation of the "Family of Man" social studies program for elementary global education. Summarizes the rationale for the evaluation study, unique characteristics of the program, materials and treatment groups, assessment instruments, findings, and conclusions. (Author/AV)

Social studies preservice teachers received background information on Kohlberg's theory of moral development and were trained to use one of the rater guides in his new "issue stage scoring system." They were directed to score sample moral thought statements, some on an intuitive basis and some with the rater guides. No overall differences between…

Examines interpretations of a definition of the social studies propounded by Wesley in 1910. In an interview with Wesley in 1974, the authors discussed what is useful knowledge, what utility knowledge can have in a democracy, and what knowledge teachers should transmit. Finds that Wesley's definition has been oversimplified, especially in terms of…

A study assessed the conditions under which secondary school curricula have an impact on students' political attitudes. Civil liberties issues were discussed in experimental groups. When teacher credibility was high, students' political attitudes were noticeably affected. (AV)

Sex role research shows that (1) some achievement differences are related to students' sex role perceptions and teacher expectations, (2) effects on students of textbook bias against females have not been clearly demonstrated, and (3) instruction designed to reduce sex role stereotyping has had mixed results. (Author/AV)

Data show that disadvantaged students can be taught problem-solving strategies in mathematics and can reach a level of mastery in mathematical thinking that is not expected from their performance on I.Q. tests. (MP)

Analyses of test results were used to identify a structure of intellectual abilities related to mathematical problem-solving performance. (MP)

Data were collected on tactics used when making a sequence of set comparisons in terms of more or equal number. (MP)

Three instructional settings were compared to determine which was most effective: no aids, two-dimensional aids, or three-dimensional aids. Results favored the three-dimensional aids. (MP)

The influence of artistic style and number of pictures was investigated relative to the ability to associate these pictures with the addition and subtraction of whole numbers. (MP)

Nine children were tested to determine the appropriateness of Piaget's part-whole fraction concept interpretation for both the discrete case and the continuous cases of length and area. (MP)

Stresses that the global education movement should be based upon a model of human responsibility. Suggests an experience-based model involving "man-in-dialogue" with all beings and all things; indicates its implications for man's relationship with his community; and identifies possible teaching approaches. (Author/AV)

Clarifies certain self-related constructs as they are used in theoretical and empirical research relating to affective education. Specifically examines "self,""self-awareness,""self-acceptance,""self-perception,""self-concept,""self-insight,""self-understanding," and "self-actualization" with respect to their utility as educational objectives and…

Describes a study of the effects of student participation in school policy-making upon student attitudes. Data were collected from students in a comprehensive high school and a small alternative school within the comprehensive school. Students in the alternative school participated more in policy-making and also showed more positive attitudes.…