Describes a study of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Program for Women and Girls (PWG) conducted by the Urban Institute between 1998 and 2000. Assesses the PWG's contributions to the field of science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (SMET) education and gender equity. Concludes that the PWG successfully effected both positive,…

Both African states and African American communities can benefit from a new communication framework that the United Nations Global AIDS Program and the Pennsylvania State University developed to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The framework contains five universal values recommended for AIDS intervention programs worldwide (government policies,…

Contends that there is no literacy crisis in the United States. Notes that research on college-level proficient readers has indicated that reading educators are doing a better job of educating students to become mature readers and that even at the elementary level the news is better than most people realize. Suggests that the conception of reading…

Focuses on two general groups of methods that can be used to calculate achievement gaps between groups of students. States that the methods produce radically different results. Considers both of these methods and related problems in the calculation of achievement gaps in solving the contradiction between the two methods. Includes references. (CMK)

Focuses on the use of literature to teach social studies. Explores the various considerations that teachers must address when selecting literature, such as vocabulary levels, gender and ethnic bias, issues concerning relevance, interdisciplinary issues, and the quality of the literature. (CMK)

Tested the belief that exploring gender themes in counseling is most therapeutic when the client also considers gender issues relevant for understanding personal experience. Analogue counselors made either high gender salience or low gender salience interventions with 209 subjects. Results indicated small interaction effects between counselor…

Analyzes the interpersonal skills of 14-year-old girls and boys (n=15) who were participating in group discussions as part of the oral test for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GLCE). The analysis focuses on the pupils' use of minimal responses, interruptions, and questions that draw others into the discussion. (26 references) (GLR)

Reports results of a national survey of literacy educators' attitudes regarding (1) what they think determines the behavior of boys and girls (beliefs about sex/gender differences and their causes); (2) interest in gender issues; and (3) disposition toward various ways of addressing gender issues during instruction. (SR)

Recent literature suggests gender-based problems in the supervision of counselor trainees that may have applications for human services. Gender, relationships, sexuality, and power issues should be a part of the training of male and female supervisors. Safeguards are needed to ensure ethical supervisory relationships with students as programs…

Uses data from an ethnographic exploration into children's gender and sexual identities during sixth grade to examine how dominant notions of heterosexuality underscore much of children's identity work and peer relationships, illustrating how boys and girls are subject to pressures of compulsory heterosexuality. Discusses the implications of…

Examined the gendered experiences of 18 working-class participants in higher education through the analysis of interviews related to schooling, later learning, students' views of higher education, and attitudes toward being working class. Findings emphasize the construction of masculine and feminine identities and the mediating effects of gender…

Interviews and observations of seven African-American female math teachers in postsecondary institutions showed how their positionality affected their experiences by (1) producing a teaching philosophy based on a history of marginalization; (2) raising credibility issues because of race and gender; and (3) affecting classroom interaction and…

Believes that learning about the life and character of Martha Washington is vital to understanding George Washington as a person. Describes the life of Martha Washington, her role as First Lady and as framer of the First Ladyship, the Washington's marriage, and her influence on President Washington's life and career. (CMK)

Argues that there are special problems associated with designing and teaching a course about authors outside of the literary canon. Traces the development of a course on Victorian women writers from initial development difficulties to final thoughts on restructuring the syllabus. Notes works used in the course. (DSK)

Issues in educating for gender equity are reviewed. The current "problem" paradigm, and research regarding differences in masculine and feminine modes of knowing and thinking are reviewed. Ideas for a holistic model of critical thinking inclusive of the feminine voice, and implications for educational practice are discussed. (Author/EMK)