Recent empirical research identifies a potential area of both role and organizational conflict for the middle school principal and perhaps all principals. Findings from a role norm inventory reveal that middle school principals do not perceive the relative importance of disciplining pupils, while teachers--significant members of their role…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the stereotypes of husbands and wives presented in television commercials can influence a child's perception of the role of husband and wife. Ten classes, five fourth and five fifth grade classes, from the Logan Public School system in Georgia participated in the study. Four conclusions were…

This paper explores the origins of tensions between families and schools and argues that one must learn to distinguish between positive and negative forms of dissonance. In addition, it looks at the special role of women as central figures in the socialization process. (Author/AM)

Principals' perceived investment in responsibility is not equivalent to their expected returns in authority. There are discrepancies between teachers' and supervisors' perceptions of principals' authority and responsibility, as well as discrepancies between teachers and supervisors, and between them and principals. (Author/IRT)

Describes need for eclectic approach to counseling rather than adherence to circumscribed traditional role. (CJ)

Article is based on the study, Dick and Jane as Victims; Sex Stereotypes in Children's Readers," by Women on Words and Images, the 25-member task force of the Central New Jersey NOW organization. (RY)

Although teachers are willing to work with the counselor in a consulting relationship, they prefer the counselor to help them understand their pupils rather than help them understand themselves. However, with a better understanding of their own feelings and motives, teachers might be able to work more effectively with their pupils. (Author)

Surveyed teachers, school board members, superintendents, and elementary school principals to determine if there is congruence in their perceptions of the normative role of the principal. Results differed from Foskett's (1967) study in concluding that elementary school principals and the other groups perceive principals more as administrators than…

This article is an exploration of the phenomenon of change as it relates to elementary school counselors, to their evolving role and complementary training needs. It is a report of a study designed to assess the present professional renewal needs of elementary school counselors in one state. (Author)

Sixteen children (ages 6-9) with articulation disorders expressed their view of the roles of speech-language pathologists, teachers, and children both in classroom and intervention settings. Children had well-demarcated role differences and were consistent in their perspectives of role-related behaviors. Children's responses differed from the…

Summarizes views of 222 British elementary school principals in 2 neighboring local education authorities about 4 aspects of science coordinators' work (curriculum development, resources, assisting other teacher, and responsibilities for teaching decisions). Headteachers believe that coordinators should not influence their colleagues' teaching…

Within the literature of social psychology, there exists a body of information that deals with role theory, defined as the expectations persons have at any given time and the norms that govern their behavior. This paper discusses role theory as it applies to school-age child caregivers and as part of the process of professionalism.…

Reports on a study that measured the perception of media staff, teachers, and students concerning services received from the elementary media center. (Author/PF)

The goals and strategies formulated by 30 learning disabled (LD) and 30 non-learning disabled (NLD) males at two age levels (8 to 9 and 11 to 12 years) were analyzed. Subjects were interviewed regarding their strategies and goals in four situations involving peer interactions. They were also videotaped during a role play assessment of social…