In this study, current knowledge in the field of physical education is defined and categorized; an instrument and techniques for assessing the extent of obsolescence is developed; and parameters of obsolescence in a sample of physical educators is estimated. (MB)

In a new book published this week, this American writer attacks the view that learning and doing are two different acts. (Editor/RK)

Television may be inhibiting our ability to create new ideas, according to Eric Somers, assistant professor of journalism at Drake University. Discusses television's role as facilitator of information and how it should improve to increase organization and the creative process. (Editor/RK)

Presents results of a telephone survey of 516 adults which focused on sex differences in concern and knowledge about one environmental issue, acid rain. The findings contradict predictions that women are more concerned about environmental issues: if there is a sex difference, men are found to be more concerned and knowledgeable about acid rain.…

A study involving 90 regular class teachers indicated that the Rucker-Gable Educational Programming Scale appears a valid measure of the construct of knowledge of appropriate placement for handicapped students and sensitive to training effects. (CL)

Comparison of Black adolescents' and White adolescents' cancer knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs found that, although subjects typically obtained their knowledge from the same sources, groups differed in terms of knowledge about warning signs, cue to action, perceived barriers, susceptibility, severity, and benefits. (Author/CB)

Results of surveying 299 professionals concerning their knowledge and attitudes about child sexual abuse and incest showed that the type of sexual activity involved influenced responses; the type of relationship between adult and child, less so. Estimates of incest were low but incest was considered to be harmful to the victim. (Author/DB)

A questionnaire regarding knowledge of hearing disorders and attitudes about mainstreaming hard-of-hearing children was administered to 187 inservice teachers enrolled in graduate communications courses. Results indicated that teachers' knowledge of hearing disorders was quite limited and that they desired substantial additional support and…

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)

Multiple choice questions that could logically provide two or more choices block the expression of judgment, thereby suppressing measurement of learning and failing to provide feedback to students and teachers. This study compares the effects of content identical multiple choice and multiple true false items on students' decision. (MT)

A total of 61 children from first through sixth grades participated in four balance-scale and four inclined-plane problem types in a study testing for invariance of subject classifications as rule-users across problems whose products differed but whose type did not. Results indicated that many children's classifications differed across…

This study examined the impact of a six-week segment of the Preschool Health Education Project on 53 preschool children, specifically assessing the impact of children's cognitive level and participation in school/home learning activities upon health knowledge and behavior during routine health examinations. Findings are discussed. (MT)

Interview results indicated terminally ill patients with knowledge produced significantly longer transcripts than others. Groups did not differ significantly on state or trait anxiety scales. There were significant associations involving age, anxiety, and the dependent variables of the content analysis, especially among terminally ill patients…

Mentally retarded (N=36) and nonretarded (N=37) children matched for MA (48 months) were assessed on gender understanding with the expectation that the two groups would show similar sequencing and attainment. The nonretarded subjects' data mirrored previous cross-sectional findings, but the retarded respondents displayed signficantly better gender…