Describes the history of computer science departments at universities in China. Educational principles that characterize Chinese computer science education are discussed, selection of students for universities is described, and curricula for both undergraduate and graduate computer science studies are outlined. (LRW)

Examines developing mentor relationships and the association between mentor relationships and individual-organizational relationships. Indicates that many turning points occur later than proposed in broad-phase models of mentor relationship development. Finds that mentor relationships should not be assumed to benefit organizations. (SR)

A review of existing training programs for international teaching assistants indicates that trainers generally use one of four approaches: orientation, precession, concurrent-term, or preterm programs. The key to success to any of these approaches is the staff members who conduct the programs. (MLW)

The potential contribution of classroom research as a tool in the training of teaching assistants is explored. By collecting data on what students are learning in their classrooms, teachers can assess the effectiveness of their own teaching. (MLW)

Research on teaching assistants was reviewed, comparing the effectiveness of components of teaching assistant training programs. The research on teaching assistants characteristics as they are related to student ratings and achievement was examined. Future directions for research are discussed. (MLW)

Explores intellectual discussion through interviews with 20 faculty and graduate students at a large U.S. state university. The article describes the following: the study's dilemmatic framework; the interview materials and discourse analytic method; and three sets of contrary beliefs about appropriate communicative behavior in intellectual…

This study investigated the effect of types of orienting activities and practice on achievement, continuing motivation, and student behaviors in a cooperative-learning environment. Learning groups composed of graduate students viewed three instructional television lessons, which included advance organizers, objectives and verbal information, or…

Describes a study that compared three graduate level hypermedia courses and investigated whether a certain sequence or specific content might affect students' attitudes toward hypermedia. Authorware-based courses are compared with HyperCard-based courses, and the use of the Stages of Concern Questionnaire is discussed. (LRW)

Studies the statistical validation of a multiple-choice test designed to assess instructional design competency. Compares test results of instructional design professionals, graduate and nongraduate education students, and graduate and nongraduate noneducation students. Results indicate that the test accurately sorted respondents into their…

Documents the effects of training in behavioral consultation on 17 school psychology graduate students and on 44 client outcomes. Training focused on principles and mastery of applied behavioral therapy and consultation, relationship skills, and systems entry issues. Consultees and consultants expressed overall consumer satisfaction with the…

Based on the experiences of two women completing their doctoral programs, these case studies offer information about the components of mentoring relationships that facilitate women's performance in higher education, including psychosocial support, role modeling, and professional development. (JPS)

Assessed perceptions of graduate students in student affairs regarding their interracial experiences, knowledge, and skills. Master's degree students (n=453) from 28 student affairs preparation programs reported limited experiences and knowledge about persons of color, yet comfort with their skill level in working with visible racial and ethnic…

Explored attitudes and approaches toward research within master's level art therapy training programs. Questionnaires were completed by 25 research methodology instructors of graduate programs in art therapy. Findings suggest profile of diversity of approaches used to educate art therapy trainees in research process. Respondents expressed…

Surveyed art therapists (n=78) to obtain information on types of doctorates received by art therapists. Results revealed rapid increase in number of art therapists with doctoral degrees in recent years. Dissertation topics were diverse; predominant topics being studies of art therapy assessment tools, identification of abuse, and use of art…

Internal consistency, convergent, and discriminant validity coefficients and replicability of the factor structure were studied for previously validated locus of control (LOC) and achievement-need scales administered to 192 graduate students. Results indicated adequate internal consistency for the LOC scale and convergent, but not discriminant,…