This study of the Birds in Canada exhibit (National Museum of Natural Sciences) examines the effectiveness of traditional and modern displays and the visitors' use of identification labels, text, map, and film. Over 700 museum visitors comprised the random sample. Evaluation methods included observation, interview, and cognitive testing, using…

This paper describes the methodology of a project to develop a computer program capable of reading casually hand-printed FORTRAN programs. (Author)

Three groups were compared: (1) 14 preservice teachers provided with both information about and experience with the disabled; (2) 115 provided with information only; and (3) a control group of 124. Results revealed that scores of the two treatment groups were significantly different from the control group but not from each other. (Author/CL)

Diet quality and nutrition knowledge were evaluated in 97 female adolescent competitive gymnasts. Results showed their nutritional knowledge to be poor, with both their caloric intake and their vitamin and mineral intake below recommended levels. (Author/MT)

A questionnaire on aspects of hearing loss, including prevalence, etiology, hearing aids, testing prevention, and treatment of hearing loss, was completed by 98 classroom teachers and 77 special educators. Results indicate teachers have limited knowledge of and exposure to hearing loss. (Author/CL)

Reasons for the relative lack of literature dealing with spatial concepts of low-vision children are suggested, and two assumptions are seen as invalid: (1) that knowledge of spatial concepts is not important for persons with low vision and (2) that children with low vision have adequate knowledge of spatial concepts. (CL)

The development of intermediate grade children's knowledge of structural features and content of stories was examined from a longitudinal perspective. The primary conclusions are that over the intermediate grades, children acquire greater knowledge of structural complexity but demonstrate little growth in knowledge of content. (Author/MT)

Within each of 4 adult groups, some Ss subscribed to the developmental position and some to the difference position of mental retardation. Strong labeling effects were found among adult proponents of the difference position but not among developmentalists as well as among groups with relatively little professional experience. (CL)

Argues that social work needs a broader epistemology that encompasses all the dimensions of what it means to be a human being. Points out that discourse within social work, especially between researchers and practitioners, cannot move to deeper, more creative levels until these philosophical issues are recognized. (LLL)

In a study involving 50 undergraduate and graduate education students the Attitudes Toward Mainstreaming Scale was found to have a large first factor with adequate reliability. There was a low correlation between knowledge and ATMS scores, although knowledge was more strongly related to classroom acceptance of exceptional students. (CL)

Results showed that teachers perceived their inability to work with certain exceptionalities due to lack of knowledge, impositions, and anxieties. They accepted the mildly retarded but rejected the physically handicapped, severely handicapped, and emotionally disturbed. (CL)

A review of recent thought on scholarship within the frame of student research under the direction of the professor's guidance stresses the latter's role. (MU)

Technology is making a tremendous impact on the nature of knowledge. (GB)

Several item types which may be used to test for the acquisition of subject-matter concepts and principles are described. (Author/LR)

A new concept in the use of television to increase the amount of knowledge gained by child viewers is discussed. (CK)