Discusses two areas (the socialization of new teachers and curriculum improvement) that might help urban teachers improve educational quality for urban students. Teachers new to urban schools need experienced professionals' help. The cultural deficit curriculum model must yield to a more challenging, meaningful approach. Includes 27 references.…

The author reviews selected research and literature related to women in Zambia. Topics include (1) socialization of girls in schools, (2) training needs of women in rural areas, (3) involvement of women in the informal sector in urban areas, and (4) status of women as shown through a study of government structure. (Author/CH)

An observational study of faculty-student interaction patterns was conducted in 24 male- and 21 female-instructor led classrooms at Vassar College. Although there was a clear tendency for male students to be more active than female students, factors other than sex of instructor may be of primary importance in explaining these effects. (Author/MLW)

The directions and approaches taken in research on the relationship between university teaching and learning are examined in the literature. Weaknesses in methodology are discussed, and aspects of research on students, academic instruction, and socialization are considered. (MSE)

Reviews literature on Chinese patterns of socialization. Discusses methodological issues with respect to continuity versus change through time, and variation across geographical locations, systematically considering variables of gender, age, and social class. Concludes that departures from traditional pattern in different locations are evident,…

Reviews research on children's knowledge of politics. Covers research on authority figures, national symbols, national identity and geographic location, international politics, and peace and war. Three theoretical frameworks for understanding children's political thinking are discussed. Lists 39 references. (RJC)

Explores the phenomena of deaf persons internalizing and reciprocating the prejudice to which they have been exposed. Examines these actions from the perspective of social learning theory described by Bandura and Walters. Focuses upon those members of the deaf community who advocate change in the relationship between deaf and hearing people. (KO)

The current language of educational reform embodies authoritarian and anti-intellectual attitudes of a powerful alliance of New Right ideologues; this language diverts our attention from many of the root causes of our problems, subordinating educational goals to economic goals and creating a two-tier society. (TE)

Demonstrates use of a threaded model of integration to promote collaborative learning across the middle-school curriculum. By beginning the year with literature portraying characters who feel richly rewarded by working together, teachers can promote collaboration as a social necessity and reading for pleasure and social growth. The spirit of…

Guidelines for teachers of a student with a cleft palate include understand the physical problem; know what kind of speech problem to expect; be alert to the possibility of language-based learning difficulties; watch for signs of hearing loss; be alert to socialization problems; help the student make up work; and avoid self-fulfilling prophecies.…

Describes an electronic distance collaboration ("collaborative effort done over distance, using computer networks such as the Internet") via electronic mail between students at three universities. Topics include how success in electronic distance collaboration should be defined, what factors are related to success, and the importance of social…

Presents commentaries from Clark Kent Ervin, A. J. Williams-Meyers, and Paul T. Murray on Alan L. Keyes'"Masters of the Dream: The Strength and Betrayal of Black America" (1995). They respond to Keyes' controversial assertions, among which is that the Great Society movement and liberalism have undermined black progress that today's…

One explanation for male sexual aggression implicates certain adverse consequences of male gender socialization. Two studies tested the hypothesis that sexually aggressive men would be more gender stereotyped and would manifest lower capacities for empathy and intimacy. Results were mostly supportive of the hypothesis. (JBJ)

Racial socialization is necessary to ameliorate the impact of racial hostilities and for African American children to achieve and develop positive self-images. Family therapists must understand not only how societal institutions may adversely affect the psychological well-being of children and their parents, but also how to intervene. (JPS)

This paper argues that communication interventions with individuals with severe disabilities serve the point of ensuring that membership in society is achieved. The paper explores the concept of membership, including the ways in which individuals construct stories that make the communication acts of individuals with severe disabilities commonplace…