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(3) Visual Self-Confrontation and the Self-Concept of the Exceptional Child

Newell T. Gill
Florida Atlantic University

Robert Messina
Florida Atlantic University

Abstract: This pilot study explored methods and effects of extending a child’s self-awareness. Eighty children from an exceptional education center were given visual self-confrontation experiences for seven months via photography, mirrors, films and video tape playbacks. A comparison of pre-post test results showed an improvement in recognition of self and other self-concept related variables.

Citation: Gill, N. T., & Messina, R. (1973). Visual self-confrontation and the self-concept of the exceptional child. Florida Journal of Educational Research, 15(1), 18-36.

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(2) Generosity in Essay Grading

John Follman
University of South Florida

Robert Reilly
University of Arkansas

Abstract: The generosity error in grading essay test responses is the bias of assigning too high a grade category. This bias should be reduced by manipulating the nature of the grading categories used.

Fifteen teachers graded 12 themes. The 15 teachers were randomly assigned, five each, to one of three types of rating category procedures. The three procedures were: Conventional (two positive, one neutral, two negative categories); Generosity (three positive, one neutral, one negative category); and Number (5, 4, 3, 2, 1). As expected, the conventional five categories produced a higher score than did the unbalanced five categories recommended by Guilford for offsetting the generosity error.

Citation: Follman, J., & Reilly, R. (1973). Generosity in essay grading. Florida Journal of Educational Research, 15(1), 79-82.

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(1) Heart Rate as a Measure of Reading Involvement

Michael Angelotti
Florida State University

Ralph R. Behnke
Florida State University

Larry W. Carlile
Florida State University

Abstract: Using telemetry, heart rates were measured on 20 male seventh graders during the reading of two selections, a science fiction story and a selection from a history book. Heart rates during the science fiction selection were significantly lower than during the historical selection. Further, the mean heart rates changed significantly during different parts of each story.

Citation: Angelotti, M., Behnke, R. R., & Carlile, L. W. (1973). Heart rate as a measure of reading involvement. Florida Journal of Educational Research, 15(1), 3-9.

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(11) The Development of a Measure of Attitude Toward School

Janice Smith
Broward County Schools (Fla.)

Abstract: The purpose of this factor analytic study was to examine an instrument that was developed as an attitudinal measure appropriate for elementary and junior high students. The instrument was needed to evaluate several programs, including ones involving poor readers.

Citation: Smith, J. (1972). The development of a measure of attitude toward school. Florida Journal of Educational Research, 14(1), 38-43.

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(10) The Effectiveness of a Programmed Method of Instruction for Teaching Handwriting Skills to Migrant Children

George H. Olson
Florida State University

Abstract: A series of ingenuous programmed workbooks for teaching basic handwriting skills with immediate reinforcement were tested with migrant children in Florida. Eight classrooms at each grade level (2, 4, and 6) were assigned to treatment or control conditions. The second grade experimental group did significantly better than the control group although the teaching procedure was only used for two weeks.

Citation: Olson, G. H. (1972). The effectiveness of a programmed method of instruction for teaching handwriting skills to migrant children. Florida Journal of Educational Research, 14(1), 10-15.

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