The aim of this study was to document the development of illness and health causality concepts in young hospitalized children (ages 4-10 years) whose stage of cognitive development may limit understanding of illness and treatment. It was hypothesized that distinct qualitative levels would characterize children's conceptions of illness and that…

Three groups of Nigerian high school and college students were tested for response to four pictorial depth cues. Students had more difficulty with cues concerning the relative size of objects and the foreshortening of straight lines than with cues involving overlap of lines and distortion of the angles between lines. (Author/JEG)

Demonstrates that conservation of amount does not always precede conservation of weight. Subjects were 60 six-year-old children. (BD)

This discussion centers around the division process and suggests that the method of recording division might cause confusion. The role of fractional notation is discussed. (MP)

Content analysis of articles appearing in "Rural Sociology" from 1965 to 1976 shows that the discipline is characterized by theoretical closure and methodological monism, suggesting a crisis of discipline stasis. (Author/KR)

A technique for adding and subtracting integers is presented as an alternative to the number line. White and black chips are used to represent positive and negative integers, respectively. (MP)

A current method of teaching long division using repeated subtraction is analyzed as being an example of a sound mathematical method that falls into disrepute when it results in unnecessary, length calculations. (MP)

Takes issue with the concepts "multi-racial" education and "immigrant" education stating that they are part of "multi-cultural" education. Argues for cultural pluralism and against cultural separatism. (RK)

Comments on a previous paper analyzing the meaning of "curriculum." (MLF)

The author concentrates on two components of memory which contribute to the reproduction and recognition of melodies, namely, melodic contour and musical scale. A new experiment is reported that shows the interdependence of both components. (Author/RK)

Reviews the period of adolescence in relation to religion, religion and society, and the impact of others on adolescent religious beliefs. Provides recommendations for adults who wish to aid the adolescent regarding religion. (Author/RK)

A comparison is made between the experienced scientist and the young child in their reasoning processes and methods of reaching logical conclusions. (JD)

In order to judge the appropriateness of "pastoral care" in schools it is necessary to examine the conceptual link between "pastoral care" and "authority". Without authority the pastor's job could not be done. This is also true for teachers but there are differences which are discussed. (Editor/RK)

The work of John Wilson, now teaching at Oxford University, as moral educator is summarized and evaluated. His rationalist humanistic approach is based on a componential characterization of the morally educated person. The rationale and conceptual status of the components is discussed. His position is compared to that of Peter McPhail, R. S.…