The use of values clarification methodology in public schools and by quasi-public agencies is questioned. Among the objections raised are that the approach is theoretically weak, conflicts with many traditional beliefs, and constitutes an invasion of privacy. A re-orientation among environmental educators is advocated. (WB)

Discusses a study which tested the effects of providing specialized instruction for research literature analysis and use during the initial stages of problem solving in college level psychology courses. Findings indicated that students who learned to review research profited significantly. (Author/DB)

Discusses a study undertaken to determine variables influencing student ratings of college level courses in psychology. Findings indicated that student ratings reflect many variables other than teacher ability, including class size and student major. Suggests that the sole use of student ratings to evaluate teaching effectiveness is questionable,…

For four- and five-year-old lower socioeconomic status children learning basic mathematics, more indirect teacher behavior and the active involvement of the student in the learning process are significantly more effective in facilitating student achievement than is a direct instruction/passive reception learning mode. (JD)

The explicit statement of course objectives and a retrospective analysis of student test results are used in the evaluation of a mathematics course for engineering students. (BW)

Using "A Study of Student Choice in Context of Institutional Change (SCIC)" is an example of an evaluation using social anthropological methods. The problems of confidentiality, rapport, evaluator autonomy, and unclear preconditions are discussed and illustrated. (BW)

Reports on a study comparing four reading practice methods (sustained silent reading, programed textbooks, programed cassette tapes, and programed skill development kits) used with Upward Bound students. Sustained silent reading was found to be significantly more successful in improving educationally deprived students' literal and inferential…

Spatial concepts are important to the development of many skills, including reasoning and problem solving. Here are guidelines for making geometry learning more effective for elementary-grade students. (Editor)

The concept of citizen governance has been implemented with marginal success. This paper presents an orientation and training program for citizen boards aimed at raising their competence in certain key areas including policy planning, program evaluation, public relations, organizational management and fund-raising. (Author)

An unusual alternative starting point for instruction in a beginning calculus course that focuses on Fixed Point Iteration (FPI) is presented. (MP)

An approach to teaching the principle of mathematical induction that could make more sense to introductory-level pupils is given. (MP)

While a coach's practical goals necessitate having a winning team, this need is not inconsistent with other goals motivating players intrinsically, helping athletes deal with competition-related stress, and building an appreciation of individual worth and of team cooperation. (JD)

Reviews several specific ways in which office practice simulations can be measured and evaluated, including the salary theory; evaluation of ability to establish priorities and make decisions; evaluation of work produced; and publisher evaluations. (LRA)

A ratio adjustment procedure for baseline records which compares the observed response frequency with a maximum possible frequency for each observation period is described. This ratio is transformed into a response percentage with a more general predictive value for the behavior modification practitioner. (Author/RC)

Graphic family therapy based on changing family dysfunctioning through self-discovery is described. The stages of this design are discussed and specific graphic excercises for eight categories of family dysfunction are described. Two illustrative cases are presented. Conclusions regarding results, future research, training and other clinical…