The article presents a historical overview of social interaction research focusing on handicapped children which was conducted at George Peabody College (Vanderbilt University). Topics discussed include defining reciprocal interaction, refining the definition of social interaction, research on generalization, and social integration with…

Examined parent-adolescent communication and dimensions of parent-adolescent interaction that predict parents' self-esteem. Showed that adolescents and parents had similar but distinct perceptions of their relationships; self-perceptions of these relationships, especially self-judgments of communication, were predictive of self-esteem for both…

Defines curriculum as a written organizational plan used for conscious decisionmaking to enhance student achievement and promote responsible social behavior. All written plans for Red Bank (New Jersey) Schools, including testing, scheduling, and budgeting, become part of this curriculum. Workable plans need a sound structure and constant revision.…

Mothers' and fathers' socialization of one- and two-year-old children's sex-typed play behaviors was examined. For each parent, dyadic interactions were videotaped in the home on two occasions six months apart. Results are discussed in terms of implications for the social learning account of sex-role development. (Author/RH)

Examines the conceptual basis of preschoolers' judgments regarding cross-gender behavior, taking into consideration the type of sex-role regularity and whether it is male or female sex-role stereotype. (HOD)

The world view of students was investigated, measuring covert causal assumptions about the relationship between the person and physical and social reality. The results indicate that people place themselves in particular intellectual arenas because of their preexisting ideology. Suggestions for further study are made. (PS)

Examines various sociological theories of socio-cultural reproduction, devoting special attention to the role of education. Differentiates historical repetition from social reproduction and develops a social-reproduction model. (JDH)

Describes the powerful force that peer relationships exert on a child. Focuses on four aspects of development in which children's friendships predominate: finding out how to deal with aggression; learning about sex; developing moral standards; and finding emotional security. Discusses when and how adults should intervene in a child's…

The authors explore ways in which beginning reading books present cultural perspectives to young children. They examine certain modes of thought, experience, and interaction prevalent in the child's preschool life in contrast to other types of experiences characteristic of the culture of formal and literate schooling. (Author/CT)

Explores the differences in masculinity-femininity between women who enroll in higher level mathematics courses and those who do not. Contrasts personality traits, attitudes, and role behaviors of the two groups of women. Results indicate that the two groups differ on a number of variables including background and vocational interests. (Author/SA)

Provides an introduction to the global education and textbook theme articles in this issue, giving special attention to the National Council for the Social Studies curriculum guidelines. Reviews literature on international political socialization and textbook content and draws implications for achieving a more positive and accurate global…

Briefly defines political education, discusses why it is necessary, and clarifies its basic aims. Suggests that a hierarchy of four levels of political education exists. Canvasses three options for education delivery and closes with recommendations for education providers. (Author/CH)

Describes techniques for managing the classroom as an effective environment for teaching and learning. Focuses on establishing an effective management system, maintaining attention and task engagement, and pursuing broader student socialization goals. (KH)

Discusses the concept of playful gaming (an idea not expressed fully by either term alone) and uses it as an analytical tool to study the playfulness of games in the context of several social phenomena; i.e., social change, socialization, utopian systems, and educational gaming. An extensive reference list is provided. (MBR)

Considers the divergent paths taken by research in cognitive development and research in social-emotional development, arguing that studies of socialization need to become more developmental. Discusses meanings of development that may affect the socialization process. (Author/CI)