Obtained ratings of counseling center staff perceptions of changes in client-presenting problems, changes in agency expectations to provide nine service-related tasks, and a staff report of their comfort and skill in performing these tasks. Staff members perceived client problems changing from informational/educational to more serious…

Examined college women's perceptions of unwanted intercourse. Results indicated that highly negative feelings are attributed to the man in the refuse situation, and to the majority of the women in both the accept and refuse situations. A theory of unwanted intercourse is proposed that attributes its high incidence to four societal norms.…

Relationships among teacher expectation, social interactions, and student performance are studied in this article. An educational research model was developed to provide a way of establishing connections in how research findings could be used in forming effective instructional strategies. Methods of model construction are given. (Author/DF)

Investigates the relationship between parents' educational expectations and children's academic achievement. The antecedents of parents' expectations (feedback from school, parents' own aspirations, and parental knowledge) and the factors mediating between these expectations and achievement (achievement-supporting behaviors, differential…

Examined bias in 30 primary teachers' evaluations of the same child who was labelled either learning disabled, educable mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, normal or no label. Teachers made behavioral observations, completed a checklist, and graded academic work. Results showed labels biased checklist scores but not behavioral observations…

The objectives of this paper are to briefly critique faculty rating questionnaires, review some of the latest findings on their use, and present the results of an empirical study testing the theory of cognitive consistency as a predictor of student evaluations of college teachers. (Author)

Patterns of congruency and deflection in occupational and educational attitudes and attainment of Southern, nonmetropolitan youth are reported. Aspirations and expectation levels for future occupational and educational attainment were found to be "unrealistic" in terms of available opportunities and also appeared to be marginal related…

The present study examined the relationship between the psychological evaluation reports of test examiners and the referral questions of classroom teachers. Data were analyzed using a 2 x 2 chi square analysis. Results indicated a biasing effect when examiners were knowledgeable about the reasons for referral. (Author)

Once teachers are aware of and thus able to monitor particular behavior, they begin to act in accordance with their beliefs about optimal teaching; if discrepancies between their present behavior and their stated goals are real, most teachers will change their behavior immediately. (MM)

Given the relatively few positions on the governing boards of public colleges and universities, every trusteeship is important. Along with the respect appropriately afforded trustees and regents comes special obligations, responsibilities, and high expectations from many sources. How boards can cope with the expectations and ambiguities inherent…

Research shows that parental involvement can result in higher test scores, positive attitudes, and good behavior. This book is for parents looking for practical, hands-on suggestions to help their child succeed in school. This guide offers advice in promoting academic success among all students. The book features: (1) Real-life stories of parents…

Information from the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) indicates that training within New Apprenticeships is more flexible than traditional apprenticeships and traineeships. The ability of employers and employees to select a training provider of their choice, providing that it is registered in their state or territory, is known as…

This paper discusses the use of behavior contracts for students with behavior problems in martial arts classrooms. Highlighted is the experience of one marital arts teacher with a preteen student who constantly disrupts the class. The behavior contract let the student continue participating while outlining specific expectations for him, his…

This paper explores the schooling experiences of nine African American male inmates. The researcher conducted face-to-face interviews with inmates to obtain accounts of their schooling experiences, then grouped recurring topics into four themes. The themes included: their discomfort with being embarrassed or shamed in school; their feeling of…

This volume offers an alternative diagnosis of the expectations gap that exists between students and professors. Professors' expectations often go far beyond students' assumptions about the nature of knowledge. It is not what students think but rather how they think that is important in the learning process. How students make meaning mediates how…