In a message dated 1/18/2002 2:15:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Unfortunately, we always interpret group differences as bad. Something in the unconscious minds of teachers must be exorcised if group differences appear! It is true that if you look at only SATs, it is a challenge to maintain the "differences are not deficits" attitude. But it is easier when you consider the full array of human differences. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------ John W. Kulig [EMAIL PROTECTED] Department of Psychology http://oz.plymouth.edu/~kulig Plymouth State College tel: (603) 535-2468 Plymouth NH USA 03264 fax: (603) 535-2412 ------------------------------------------------------------------ "One word of truth outweighs the whole world." Russian proverb >> Hello Tipsters, With regard to SAT and other contemporary standardized measures decendant from the turn of the 20th century "IQ" measures. . . let us not forget the "Stereotype Threat" as demonstrated by Claude Steele: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/sats/interviews/steele.html emerging briefly from vigilant lurker status, Sandra Nagel Randall Psychology GE Assessment Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
