The authors (Ingham et al.) of the original report respond to criticisms by Kalinowski et al. that they misinterpreted their data in a study of the effects of frequency-altered feedback on stuttering in four single-subject design investigations. They also address larger issues concerning altered auditory feedback procedures. (DB)

Reports the reliability in assessment of a series of portfolios assembled by a cohort of participants attending a course for prospective general practice trainers. Compares initial individual assessment with open discussion between random pairs of assessors to produce paired composite scores, and analyzes using kappa statistics. Includes 22…

Investigates the effects of using molecular modeling on students' spatial ability, understanding of new concepts related to geometric and symbolic representations, and perception of the model concept. (Author/CCM)

Two studies examined preschoolers' appreciation of how mental states arise. Findings suggest that 3- and 5-year-olds better understood perception-generated beliefs and attitude-generated desires than physiology-generated desires. Four- and 5-year-olds better understood the effects of quantity of experience than of time of experience on…

Examines project teams and performance-centered design and electronic performance support systems. Topics include performance improvement; technology development; skills; subject expertise; organizational communication; the role-skill paradox; task analysis; and interpersonal communication. (LRW)

Explores children's conceptions of burning through observation and discussion of a number of challenging phenomenon. Finds that children's conceptions are both specific and contextually based. (Author/CCM)

Describes creating visual images of the richness of communities as a crucial step in making communities healthier and more sustainable. (CCM)

Economics should be taught at the vital core of environmental education. Discusses common economic fallacies shared by educators. Presents activities on ecological limits and external cost or benefits not captured in market pricing. (YDS)

Discusses the importance of developing young children's movement awareness, focusing on the components of movement awareness; comprehensive movement awareness categories (traveling, stabilizing, and manipulating actions); and movement concepts as the modifiers of the actions. The paper explains how to implement the "I Am Learning" movement…

Presents a perspective on the relationship between the values and roles of scholarship and those of student affairs administration. Discusses methods for both connecting the systems and weakening the stereotypes of scholarship and student affairs. (Contains 56 references.) (GCP)

Presents a response to "A Perspective on the Values of Student Affairs and Scholarship" (this issue) which focuses on relating the values of scholarship and the values of the student affairs profession. Argues that there is not necessarily a gap between scholarship and practice in student affairs. (GCP)

Reviews major documents that have guided the student affairs profession, briefly noting the historical context and purpose of each and summarizing their messages. Identifies the underlying themes that have guided the profession throughout its history, placing emphasis on the historical origins of current thinking about the roles and functions of…

Presents a response to Evans et al.'s "Guiding Principles: A Review and Analysis of Student Affairs Philosophical Statements" (this issue). Disagrees with the assertion that the core values and themes of the student affairs profession have generally remained consistent over the last century. (GCP)

Recorded reaching and looking preferences and movement kinematics among 5- to 15-month-olds divided into 3 age groups. Found that 5- to 12-month-olds preferred looking first at a large object; 8.5- to 12-month-olds showed preference for reaching to smaller (graspable) objects. Kinematic measures suggested that onset of object-oriented action…

Investigated the role of person familiarity in 3.5-month-olds' ability to recognize emotional expressions. Found that when more contextual information such as person familiarity was available, infants as young as 3.5 months recognized happy and sad expressions. Findings suggest that in early stages, infants are sensitive to contextual information…