Essays in Education Online Journal

Volume 19, Winter 2007

Educational Change and Challenges: Constructivist, Collaborative Ideals in Teacher Preparation
Miguel Licona, New Mexico State University Timothy G. Cashman ,University of Texas at El Paso

EFFECTS OF STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING OF SELF-IMAGE PERCEPTION OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS
Mike Eniola, University of IbadanIbadan, Nigeria A.O. Busari Federal College of Education (Special)Oyo, Nigeria

Quiet, Do Not Disturb:Prying Open the Door to Examine Our Worlds of Testing and Assessment
Amma Akrofi, Carole Janisch, Mellinee Lesley,Texas Tech University
Robin Griffith, East Carolina University Xiaoming Liu, Penn State Harrisburg

The Importance of Symbolic Play as a Component of the Early Childhood Curriculum
Sheila Reed, Louisiana Tech University

The Impact of External, Socially Synthetic Forces, such as Mass Media, Video Games, and the Internet on Human Behavior
George Stanley Reeley, Jr.Walden University

Student Teachers’ Experiences with Math Education
Joakim Samuelsson Linköpings Universitet, Linköping, Sweden

The Expert Ceiling in Epistemological Beliefs
Lucy Barnard, Texas Tech University

Differentiated Instruction: Flexibility Without Breaking
Shellie Hipsky, Robert Morris University

The Role of Mentors/Advisors in the Doctoral Training of African American Students at Predominately White Universities: Implications for Doctoral Training
James T. Kador, Colorado State University Chance W. Lewis, Texas A&M University

The Sudbury School and Influences of Psychoanalytic Theory onStudent-Controlled Education
Mary Peramas, University of Virginia

Educational Reform in Texas through Alternative Education:A Successful Case Study
Barbara Pevoto, Texas State University – San Marcos
Erin Yvonne BrownRicharte High SchoolGeorgetown, TX.

Parental Involvement Unlocks Children’s Educational Potential
Christine Seda, Cleveland State University

The Socio-Economic Implications of Teachers Supply Patterns on the Teaching Profession in Nigeria
S. V. Kobiowu, Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife. Nigeria.

Essays In Education is published by the Department of Education at the University Of South Carolina Aiken. ISSN: 1527-9359 Archives Submitting A Manuscript Department of Education Editor Timothy Lintner USC Aiken Editorial Consultant Jeff Mastromonico USC Aiken

			Volume 19, Winter 2007 Educational Change and Challenges: Constructivist, Collaborative Ideals in Teacher Preparation Miguel Licona, New Mexico State University Timothy G. Cashman ,University of Texas at El Paso EFFECTS OF STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING OF SELF-IMAGE PERCEPTION OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS Mike Eniola, University of IbadanIbadan, Nigeria A.O. Busari Federal College of Education (Special)Oyo, Nigeria Quiet, Do Not Disturb:Prying Open the Door to Examine Our Worlds of Testing and Assessment Amma Akrofi, Carole Janisch, Mellinee Lesley,Texas Tech University Robin Griffith, East Carolina University Xiaoming Liu, Penn State Harrisburg The Importance of Symbolic Play as a Component of the Early Childhood Curriculum Sheila Reed, Louisiana Tech University The Impact of External, Socially Synthetic Forces, such as Mass Media, Video Games, and the Internet on Human Behavior George Stanley Reeley, Jr.Walden University Student Teachers’ Experiences with Math Education Joakim Samuelsson Linköpings Universitet, Linköping, Sweden The Expert Ceiling in Epistemological Beliefs Lucy Barnard, Texas Tech University Differentiated Instruction: Flexibility Without Breaking Shellie Hipsky, Robert Morris University The Role of Mentors/Advisors in the Doctoral Training of African American Students at Predominately White Universities: Implications for Doctoral Training James T. Kador, Colorado State University Chance W. Lewis, Texas A&M University The Sudbury School and Influences of Psychoanalytic Theory onStudent-Controlled Education Mary Peramas, University of Virginia Educational Reform in Texas through Alternative Education:A Successful Case Study Barbara Pevoto, Texas State University – San Marcos Erin Yvonne BrownRicharte High SchoolGeorgetown, TX. Parental Involvement Unlocks Children’s Educational Potential Christine Seda, Cleveland State University The Socio-Economic Implications of Teachers Supply Patterns on the Teaching Profession in Nigeria S. V. Kobiowu, Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife. Nigeria.