This article argues that direct modeling by teacher education instructors would be more beneficial than videotaped models in helping students acquire and use specific skills. Research on modeling by cooperating teachers and videotapes is reviewed. (Author/MT)

This paper uses business management analysis to review the belief systems that have dominated educational research in the past and those that dominate today. Examples of current beliefs which lead educational research into unproductive channels are given. Developing useful myths is discussed. (Author/MT)

A conceptual model, based on social and psychological concepts, that predicts the behavior of individuals in institutions of higher education in response to organizational change-attempts describes the potential opposition and support a change agent can expect, why change is so difficult, and why change agents are so vulnerable. (Author/CB)

This paper reports several of the major findings of the 1976-77 University Based Career Education Project that have implications for college and university staff development planners and presents the major elements and techniques of the evaluation model used in 1977-78. (Author/SJL)

In a follow-up survey, talented undergraduate psychology majors (N=22) who participated in an intensive research program reported a greater change in research skills, greater research productivity, and stronger interest in research as a career choice than did the control group (N=21). (IAH)

Describes theory and a research program that uses guided reflection to promote the development of mentor teachers. Significant findings from a quasi-experimental study and a replication study are presented. The paper can assist teacher educators, policymakers, and school personnel who are searching for a teacher induction model. (GLR)

The validity of Tinto's model of college withdrawal was investigated with 100 4-year public college women and 165 2-year private college women. Institutional commitment was most directly affected by social integration. This commitment was seen as pivotal to retention. (IAH)

New goals for mathematics education, including the need to teach mathematical processes, applications, and literacy to a broader array of students, are explored. Implications for teachers and curriculum developers are discussed, and the need for applying mathematical problem solving to social needs is pointed out. (PP)