A study was conducted to determine which factors on the Pupil Rating Scale (Revised) developed by H. Myklebust (1965) were identified by classroom teachers as being deficient in referring students for central auditory testing. The Pupil Rating Scale is a behavioral checklist for classroom teachers to use to rate students in five broad categories…

In this study students' perceptions of the workplace were analyzed to see how personal problems affected work ability. It was hypothesized that personal problems negatively affect students' ability to complete various types of tasks at work. It was also hypothesized that regardless of their attitudes toward the work environment, the more…

The purpose of this study was to examine Turkish high school students' perceptions of learning environment in biology classrooms and to investigate relationships between learning environment and students' attitudes toward biology. Secondly, the study aimed to investigate the differences in students' perceptions of learning environments in biology…

This guide contains all of the information, support and tools that community members need to implement "Talking About Mental Illness" in their community--an awareness program proven to be effective in bringing about positive change in young people's knowledge about mental illness, and in reducing stigma that surrounds mental illness. The…

As a component of a consulting engagement with a Midwestern comprehensive mental health center, an Outpatient Assessment Questionnaire (OAQ) was administered pre-post to 124 outpatient clients in a three month time series design. These comparisons yielded significant changes on thirteen of the twenty dimensions, including general affect, positive…

Whereas early Chinese and Japanese stereotypes were uniformly negative, reflecting the social, economic, and political climate in America, currently these Asian American groups are viewed as highly successful, model minorities; it is suggested that some stereotypes have a kernel of truth. (Author/JM)

Recent British literature on home-school communication is discussed in relation to the rights of parents, teachers and pupils. (Editor)

To explore relationships between success in school and infectious childhood disease, 25 children in regular primary grades who had survived laboratory confirmed acute bacterial meningitis prior to 4 years of age without observable sequelae were matched with 25 non-meningitic controls and subjected to intensive multidisciplinary examinations.…

Tasks selected as being representative in three government offices are studies to determine the illumination required to provide maximum practical speed and accuracy. (Author/MF)

Examines how the role of women within the home has changed and reviews legislation that makes equal job opportunity for women a requirement in theory. Considers five stereotypes about women that will have to be changed if women are to have equal job opportunities in practice. (Author/DN)

This study was undertaken in order to sensitize music educators about possible directions for continued improvement of undergraduate music education programs by concentrating on the relationships between curriculum development and teacher education. (Author)

Article considers the need for the B. A. degree, its relevance for students, and the institution of a complementary degree, the B.L.S. (Bachelor of Liberal Studies). (RK)

Author warns that in order for children to develop intellectually educators must recognize the need for prevention of extended deviations in social, physical, emotional and/or mental areas. Early childhood seemed to be the most promising time for effecting desired changes in intellectual growth patterns. (Author/RK)