Compares misconceptions associated with electric circuits between high school students in the People's Republic of China and in the United States. In general, findings indicate that the Chinese students did better on the problems than did the American students. Discusses the importance of physics in the Chinese curriculum. (JRH)

Educators should probably refrain from sending their manuscripts to the most prestigious, best-known journals, while ignoring the less widely circulated journals. This practice limits one's potential target audiences. Writers can avoid other potential pitfalls surrounding journals' acceptance rates, refereed status, research-reporting format,…

Reviews perspectives on student resources for learning with an emphasis on the practical benefits to be gained for instruction. Explains that physics education research has focused almost exclusively on student difficulties and misconceptions. This work is limited in what it can tell about student knowledge and learning. (Author/MM)

Examines the process of students' conceptual changes with regard to air pressure and buoyancy as a result of teaching with the dual situated learning model. Uses a model designed according to the students' ontological viewpoint on science concepts as well as the nature of these concepts. (Contains 40 references.) (Author/YDS)

Presents an interview-based study of (n=56) elementary school students. Determines students' understanding about insect characteristics, life cycles, environmental conditions, and impact on humans. Suggests building units of instruction based on students' personal questions about insects. (Contains 16 references.) (Author/YDS)

Describes methods used by scientists to investigate the past. Explains the scientific model existing in textbooks and methods for studying evolutionary history. (Contains 30 references.) (YDS)

Discusses seven myths about literacy in the United States, demonstrating that the best evidence indicates that no crisis exists on average in reading. These prevalent myths, which focus on claims of poor reading achievement, actually distract from things that should be of real concern. (SLD)

For many, doing science is entertaining, and engaging in a science activity for its entertainment value is a credible rationale. Drawing parallels between science and various forms of entertainment from sports to opera, highlights the value of "infotainment". Also mentions the risks associated with entertaining the public with science.…

Discusses several misconceptions about correctional counseling, focusing on the desired goals of correctional counseling, the amount of such counseling, client motivation, counselor credentials, counseling theories, and the counseling environment. Presents a new perspective and suggests that standards need to be established concerning what…

Explored prevalence of misconceptions about suicide in 643 United States residents. Results indicated misconceptions about suicide were not as prevalent as suggested by literature; that significant differences existed among groups differing in age and ethnic background but not in gender; and that several misconceptions may in fact not be…

Considers use of and suggests referents for the terms, race, culture, and ethnicity, in multicultural counseling. Discusses findings from a pilot study of culture and race concepts. Recommends clarification of terminology in counselor education and specification of intended referents in counseling research. (PVV)

Addresses misconceptions and prejudices held by many student affairs professionals toward faculty and their role in serving student affective needs. (Author/CM)

The authors do not feel guilty for implying that all children may not benefit from full inclusion. Children are individuals with differing needs and should not be made to ride the current bandwagon. Total inclusionists who view pullout programs as undemocratic do not see the cruelty behind inclusion of severely retarded children. Recent research…

Refutes such myths as the following: test scores are down, there is no relationship between money spent and achievement, private schools are better, U.S. business spends a great deal on remedial education, and schools are not producing enough technically competent workers. (SK)

Reviews the development of the climax concept of succession, illustrates the misconceptions in current textbooks, and provides a conceptual model for an updated view of succession useful in teaching at the introductory level. Contains 38 references. (JRH)