Describes a conceptual framework for training college-level instructors of psychology in teaching skills. Discusses five basic processes: (1) informing; (2) modeling; (3) experiencing; (4) discussing; and (5) feedback. (Author/CK)

Points out the importance of the supervisor's role in influencing the acquisition and application of new skills. Suggests that the superior should participate in parts of the training to make trainees aware of the importance of it. (JOW)

Studied effects of model reinforcement on imitative aggression in children. The subjects were boys and girls from a kindergarten class. Results showed that the number of imitative aggressive responses increased as a function of the amount of praise given the model and that boys exhibited more imitative aggressive behaviors. (Author)

Attempts to define and clarify the concept of response uncertainty of the observer in imitation through a review of research on imitation. (CM)

The author shows how "Star Trek" is more than a television show about space exploration and the future. Captain Kirk's style demonstrates there are goals to be achieved. (Author/MLF)

Discusses the teacher as a health-care role model and identifies some specific examples of significant behaviors. (Author/RK)

Describes a project in which female prisoners were matched with socially active women volunteers from the surrounding community. Program encouraged home visits, shopping trips, attendance at various activities in the community, and opportunities to engage in personal interaction. Results indicate that each encounter was significant to all persons…

This model of organizational learning represents a transformative learning process involving shared mental models and vision; links between organizational, team, and individual learning; and the central role of leadership and teamwork. (SK)

This literature review of mentoring to support teachers entering new institutions in further and higher education addresses peer relationships with mentors, learning styles and mentoring styles, and role and role models. (SK)

States that the gap between men's and women's college major choices has not changed over the past two decades. Uses micro-data from 1988-2000 Colgate University (Hamilton, New York) student records, transcript records, and faculty records to determine if role models influence college majors. Finds that faculty can exert a role model effect on…

Explores the opinions surrounding a high school teacher, Karen Jost, and her statement that "high school writing teachers should not write." Describes the author's personal journey as a teacher of adolescents and teachers, acknowledging some of the reasons why educators do not live literate lives in the classroom. Offers some of the reasons why…

Proposes a model for improving the structure of enculturation such that young (and older) African Americans can experience broader access to routes of black social and economic mobility. The model is based on observation of enculturation in and around community-based sports clubs in New Zealand. Suggests that components of the club structure would…

Biographies provide the opportunity for identification, not only with those who are great today but also with those who have lived greatly in the past. Biographies fulfill students' needs for identification with someone who is admirable. Examples of inspiring life stories, sources of such stories, and questions are included. (JD)

Psychiatric hospital developed empirically conceived group reminiscence program to evoke use of communication skills by geriatric residents. Goals were to tap into memories of period before patients' onset of dysfunctional mental illness and to prompt positive feelings during guided discussions, thereby allowing for more frequent, appropriate…

Argues that realistic adolescent fiction is necessary so that teens will know they are not alone in their experiences, but that literature offering positive parenting and family models is also needed. Twenty-four books encompassing both genres are briefly reviewed. (CLB)