Examines individual differences in psychological development among prospective teachers as these affect the adaptive, "person-centered" quality of their communication with students. Discusses implications of the results in terms of the impact of differences in teachers' communicative development upon development of students. (JMF)

This article describes the bilingual/multicultural curriculum models developed by four Head Start projects. (DB)

Vocational interests and job aspirations of traditional and nontraditional women in a single work environment were examined. Nontraditional women scored higher than traditional women on Vocational Preference Inventory Investigative and Enterprising Scales and aspired to occupations employing a greater percentage of men. (Author)

Presents a theory of school learning that attempts to explain individual differences in school learning as well as to determine the ways in which such differences may be altered. (MP)

The individual needs and capabilities of older adults engaged in a physical activities program are discussed. (LH)

Discusses the application to education of principles of equity and social justice in light of considerations posed by individual differences. Reviews literature on diversity and pedagogy and examines issues related to attribute-treatment interaction (ATI) as an approach to educational improvement. (GC)

Pairs of elementary school children at different concept development levels were given problems to discuss, in order to examine the prediction, derived from the equilibration model, that when two children holding different beliefs must arrive at a consenus, the child possessing the higher level of cognitive development will prevail over the child…

The degree of relationship between academic achievement, as assessed by college grade-point average, and information processing habits, as measured by the scales of the Inventory of Learning Processes (ILP) was investigated. Results specify differences in processing between successful and unsuccessful students. (Author/JKS)

Critically reviews research since 1972 on maternal deprivation. Topics discussed include: the development of social relationships and the process of bonding; critical periods of development; links between childhood experiences and parenting behavior; influences on parenting; and possible reasons why so many children do not succumb to deprivation…

Four questions are discussed that deal with aspects of neurological, affective, and cognitive development of infants and have implications for educational programs. (Author/SB)

A survey of the literature concerned with the recent growth of group preretirement education programs shows a marked increase in the field among a wide range of professionals in both education and industry. Five variables are discussed: Size of group, age of participants, length of programs, mix of participants, and program topics. The article…

Open education offers much more flexibility for mainstreaming than the traditional approach; open classrooms are designed to accommodate children in their individuality. Making adaptations is not upsetting to open classrooms. If children must go to special classes, the open school tendency toward community blurs boundaries between special and…

Various ways are suggested by which the more talented student may be challenged in an accelerated program while, at the same time, provision may be made for interaction among students of varying levels. Competitive contests among teams led by talented students are an important element of the horticulture course described. (AJ)