The relationship between faculty practice and student acquisition of beliefs, values, and attributes associated with professional craftsmanship was studied. The dependent variables studied were autonomy, locus of control, self-concept and self esteem, professional and bicultural role behavior, and characteristics associated with the professional…

Presents a survey of a sample of scholars' opinions on why the educational achievement of Black males is disproportionately low and how this major problem might be addressed. Reports that, in general, the interviewees support the development of separate Black educational facilities with Black role models to solve Black males' educational…

Examines directions in the "peer helper" movement with special emphasis on its potential role in the elementary school. Lists three aspects for evaluating peer counseling programs: assessment of self as helper, assessment of knowledge and skills used in the process, and assessment of outcome. Reviews benefits of program. (Author/ABB)

Reports on a study of the professional socialization of associate degree nursing (ADN) students. Reviews previous research on the process of nursing socialization. Presents study findings based on responses from 1,877 nursing students in 20 ADN programs, focusing on students' characteristics and ideal and actual role models. (DMM)

Introduces Sustained Spontaneous Writing (SSW), a strategy which encourages young writers by providing a classroom environment that fosters writing habits and by having teachers model writing behaviors expected from students. Presents background information and practical suggestions for implementing SSW and ensuring its success in the daily…

This survey indicates that professional growth in public relations is related to the practitioner's gender and role (manager vs. technician): Women earn less than men and fill the technician's role with greater frequency than men. (PD)

Reviews some developments in psychoanalysis that related directly to supervision and are relevant for clinical supervision in schools. Shows how recent theoretical advances in psychoanalysis can help supervisors better understand the nature of teaching and guide their own relationships with teachers. (MLF)

Study of television's effectiveness in promoting nonsexist role learning found androgynous preadolescent children to be as likely as feminine children, and more likely than masculine ones, to identify nontraditional televised models. (CMG)

The literature program promotes students' language development, positive self-concept, and mental health skills through fluent communication with a deaf student adviser leading weekly discussion/storytelling for students from kindergarten through high school. Teachers report, among other positive effects, that the deaf educator is an excellent…

The history of the consultation role in school psychology and the background and assumptions of three currently popular consultation models are discussed. Finally, suggestions are offered for more precise usage of the term consultation in order to accurately describe, implement, and research the school psychologist's roles. (Author)

Suggests that one of the reasons why many of the older self-help organizations rejected professional help may be that the help that was offered was of the more authoritarian variety. (Author/AM)

Self-perceptions of competence of white, middle-class fifth- and tenth-grade girls were examined in relation to (a) maternal variables and (b) self-esteem and anticipated role pattern (career aspirations and desired family size). Subjects were 79 fifth-graders and 51 of their mothers, and 49 tenth-graders and 38 of their mothers. Results are…

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…

Jessica and Elizabeth are two female characters, twins, featured throughout Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley series, the Bantam Publishers popular series for girls from elementary school through junior high, high school, university, and well into adulthood. This paper notes that these books are a part of the same formula that are used for romance…