Argues that Francis Ryan's article, "Unmasking the Face of Narcissism: A Prerequisite for Moral Education," holds a mistaken view of morality and moral reasoning. Suggests that moral principles have not necessarily been based on self-denial and self-discipline. Argues that the literature on moral education discussed in the article is…

Agrees with Gellatly that sociocultural influences are important in children's cognitive development, but maintains Gellatly confounds the contents of beliefs with the processes of forming beliefs. Argues that, though content varies cross-culturally, children use similar processes to make distinctions related to cultural contents. Suggests that…

Focuses on the role of enculturation in children's cognitive development by distinguishing between, and elaborating upon, three factors: (1) cultural context; (2) cognitive contents; and (3) cognitive processes. Suggests problems inherent in positing homologies between children's cognitive development and the historical development of scientific…

The purpose of business schools seems not to be training effective managers but rather socializing them and legitimizing management, leading to silence about the reality of working conditions. Critical management education would expose students to problematic management issues related to gender, ethnicity, power, the environment, and others.…

Hierarchical regression and structural equation modeling of data from 440 accountants found that social interaction in work teams fosters individual, organizational, and team learning. Organizational and personal learning mediated the relationship between team social interaction processes and the attitudinal outcomes, but team learning did not.…

Content analysis of a sample of 100 picture storybooks about family life published 1943-1993 reveals no significant differences in the frequency of appearance of different family types or ethnicities over time. Dominant images remained the nuclear (63%) and Caucasian (67%) family. (Contains 37 references.) (SK)

Formal and informal socialization influences the learning of immigrants and second-language students. Adult educators should take into account the following patterns: cultural models that affect attitudes and behavior, discontinuities between native and current culture, and differences between voluntary and involuntary immigrants. (Contains 28…

The gender category system is presented as a prototype of all social cognitive category systems. (Author/BB)

Describes the Prison Education Program in British Columbia, the goal of which is to persuade prisoners/criminals to become students/citizens, a goal that is dependent upon the university program being perceived of as separate from the prison. (Author)

Recent studies confirm that sex-role stereotyping still exists in the conceptualization of work and division of household tasks. Home economics must continue to address this equity issue through curricular and advocacy efforts. (SK)

Describes and recommends the project, Sports without Frontiers, as a useful tool in the integration of foreign immigrants. Suggests that employment of foreigners in West Germany's job market means the needs of foreigners must be addressed. Argues this program promotes social integration through sports. (NL)

This article suggests that the surest solution to gender-role stereotyping in physical education is the development of an androgynous curriculum framework. Implications for long-term personality development and career decision making are discussed. (IAH)

Examines the justifications for breaking with traditional experiences that center on the limitations of what teachers learn about their work through their schooling. Compares the socialization process of teachers with other professions. Suggests that teaching is a general human activity and as such is close to common sense. (KO)

Examines the experiences and socialization process of beginning teachers. Finds that entry experiences often include unmet expectations that cause stress, frustration, and ultimately lead to exit from the profession. When attributing meaning to surprising events, beginning teachers rely on organizational and individual inputs. (DHP)

A quizzical view of the traditional mentoring approach available to new scholars in the field of education is presented. Suggestions are made for broadening and deepening of the mentorship system so that it might better serve the needs of new colleagues and of the schools and pupils. (JD)