Teacher training is discussed, focusing on the role of knowledge and performance in the training of skills, problems of design, and the effects of training methods. Research on the application and validity of training programs in the classroom and current knowledge of effective program components are reviewed. (TJH)

In contrast to the dominant "common elements" knowledge transfer theory, an interpretive perspective is developed, according to which appropriate transfer is socioculturally rather than objectively defined and is selective. Via a synthesis of cognitive research, thinking-skills instruction features effective in promoting transfer are identified.…

The collection of five brief articles by parents of handicapped children addresses (1) the value of parent groups, (2) the importance of parents obtaining complete information, (3) a parent's experience in starting a preschool, (4) the role of the family, and (5) the importance of keeping things in perspective. (DB)

A sample of 863 college students in a large Midwestern university were polled to ascertain what media sources they might use most extensively for current events, to gauge their actual knowledge of current events, and to compare responses obtained with reported types of media exposure. (Author/MSE)

Five studies conducted in high school mathematics and science classes from 1984 to 1986 are reviewed to better understand teaching and learning processes associated with high-level cognitive learning. Factors that influence the ability to cover the curriculum in the planned time are identified and discussed. (Author/MT)

The role of teacher's pedagogical content knowledge in social studies is addressed through two case studies: a novice and a veteran teacher. The important difference between the novice and the expert is manifested in content knowledge, a form of teacher understanding that combines content, pedagogy, and learner characteristics. (Author/LMO)

Analysis of results of a survey of the parents of 46 black hearing-impaired students found that these parents were highly satisfied with their children's educational programs but involved themselves only minimally in the formal educational process. Parents tended to be unfamiliar with methods and procedures used by teachers. (Author/DB)

This review of recent studies on prevention of drug and alcohol abuse among adolescents analyzes components of various preventive programs including those emphasizing knowledge, attitude modification, and remediation of skill deficits to improve ability to resist peer pressures. Missing in most programs is direct manipulation of positive or…

Focuses on the professional role of the teacher in the classroom in relation to the students being taught and the subject matter being learned. Defines and gives examples of three dimensions of the professional act of teaching: conceptual knowledge, general knowledge, and interpersonal communication and social skills. (JHZ)

Reports one study on determinants of economic values in a population of 16- to 17-year-old British schoolchildren, and a second on economic preferences and knowledge in a larger group of slightly older adolescents. Found the pattern of results not dissimilar to those from related studies. Discusses the results in terms of the literature on…

Assessed university students' knowledge about homosexuality in relation to their degree of homonegativism, i.e., physical, social, and emotional distancing from homosexuals, and selected personal variables. Respondents who were better informed about homosexuality proved less homonegative, particularly those with homosexual friend or family member.…

Reports the results of a broad-scale survey of the sexual knowledge and development of Chinese middle school youth. Includes information on sources of sexual knowledge, age of onset for specific sexual acts, psychological characteristics, and the goals of the sex education curriculum in Chinese middle schools. (JDH)

Discusses types of knowledge that should define the academic librarian: (1) background in history and development of higher education; (2) appreciation for history of scholarship and learning; (3) understanding of how knowledge is obtained in various disciplines; (4) ability to evaluate research findings. Three reactions to essay are included.…

Survey results on knowledge and exposure to hearing loss for West Virginia classroom teachers (N=98), special educators (N=77), physicians (N=62), and rehabilitation counselors (N=66) revealed that only 58.4 percent had academic exposure. The average correct response rate was 73.8 percent for all four groups. (CB)

Investigation of the effects of special education classroom experience on 61 preservice elementary school teachers' knowledge of characteristics of learning disordered or emotionally disordered children and teaching and management techniques found that limited experiences and coursework did not increase the teachers' knowledge. (Author/CB)