Ethnic socialization was explored for 58 middle-income African American children in predominantly white schools. Correlation analyses indicated that children's reports of ethnic socialization were related to the encounter stage of ethnic identity, but the report of ethnic socialization was predictive of lower classroom grades. (SLD)

Observed the interactions of 24 well and 26 depressed mothers with their 5-year-old children. Found no difference between well and depressed mothers' granting or denial of their children's requests. Depressed, but not well, mothers' responses to child requests could be predicted from their self-reported mood and child behavior. (BC)

Discusses authority's relevance to moral education. Suggests that the concept of authority has been neglected in theory and practice. Argues that no human interaction is possible without authority. Discusses authority's legitimacy and scope of authority in the context of compelling school attendance. Underscores authority's role in moral and…

Reviews effects of British occupation and educational policies of Naser and Sadat on the mixed educational messages given to Egyptian women by higher education and society. Notes that educated women are considered valuable, but few employment opportunities are available, and education for women is viewed as a stopgap until marriage. (SK)

Responses from 78 percent of 250 women certified as administrators but not practicing found that most did not apply for administrative positions because they preferred their present job. Some evidence was found of psychological acceptance of secondary roles and lack of socialization to administration. (SK)

An Israeli survey of 209 men and 136 women (96 percent response) found women were less work centered than men of intermediate socioeconomic status (SES)--these women were usually wives, mothers, and employed; women's country of origin was relevant to work role centrality; and SES, values, and job satisfaction explained centrality for men, SES,…

Reviews the history of Catholic education in the United States from the early nineteenth century to the present; discusses its academic effectiveness and the future of Catholic schools. (SK)

A strictly Eurocentric perspective will not properly prepare students for a successful future in a multicultural world. Because students internalize what they are taught, schools profoundly affect children's confidence and self-esteem. An Afrocentric, multicultural curriculum would benefit both white and African-American students, because both…

Many schools fail to recognize slower learners' needs and to develop interdisciplinary and cooperative learning exercises allowing "crows" to soar educationally. Adopting the middle school philosophy and organizing a school into heterogeneous groups is insufficient. Every school must promote diversity in the classroom that enriches the…

Identifies the types of uncertainty new hires experience. Documents newcomers' information-seeking strategy preferences and target reliance patterns for coping with different forms of uncertainty. Examines 200 new hires' narratives. Finds that new hire information target preferences were influenced by type of uncertainty. Suggests broadening the…

Data from sample of 232 seventh, 225 ninth, and 222 eleventh graders were analyzed using Health Belief Model, which accounted for 43 percent, 27 percent, and 17 percent, respectively, of variance in safer sex intentions. Health-related motivations should be focus of educational programs for younger adolescents, whereas social environment and…

Results show that the ability to identify the odor of alcoholic beverages and know the norms for use of alcoholic beverages exists among preschool children. Findings also show that at least some aspects of that ability are enhanced by living in a family whose drinking pattern indicates heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages. (RH)

Maintains that individuals rely on various elements to structure activities that reflect various intersections between thinking and feeling. Intersections arise because events are social processes that require interweaving of scripts, roles, physical setting, audience characteristics, and other features derived from dramatic metaphors. (Author/BB)

Asserts that learning to write and teaching writing are acts of socialization. Argues that African-American students must aspire to the dominant culture in academia, as well as remain true to their own home culture. Offers strategies for students to employ in the process of exploring the context(s) of culture(s) which govern their language use.…

Discusses symbolism in society, literature, and education. Describes the use of symbolism in the changes accompanying the Bolshevik revolution and the establishment of Marxist-Leninist society in the Soviet Union. Suggests that no effort has been made to develop a set of symbols to accompany the changes of perestroika. (DK)