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Little, Verda L. – 1978
The relationship between self-control and role-taking deficits as exhibited by 37 female institutionalized juvenile delinquents was assessed by Chandler's measure of social egocentrism. Subjects, matched on the basis of their scores on the Matching Familiar Figures (MFF) Test, were randomly assigned to treatment or control groups. The treatment…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Delinquency
Peer reviewedZigmond, Naomi; And Others – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1988
The school survival skills of 36 learning disabled (LD) high school students were compared with those of nonhandicapped and emotionally disturbed students. Although LD students tended to be ill prepared, inattentive, and not to volunteer comments or questions, their performance was not significantly different from that of the normal control group.…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Basic Skills, Behavior Patterns, Classroom Environment
Download full textBrophy, Jere E. – 1979
Following a review of research findings on the relationship between teacher behavior and student achievement, current activities in teacher effectiveness research are discussed. Two major trends emerge in recent research studies. Existing correlational findings on the topic are being integrated and applied to contexts beyond basic skills…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Behavior Patterns, Class Organization
Agran, Martin; And Others – Diagnostique, 1987
The article argues that it is necessary to identify and teach mentally retarded students the work behavior that is essential for successful employment. To ensure success, students must have vocational and social skills as well as adaptability skills which help them assess a problem, set a course of action, and modify their activities. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Basic Skills, Behavior Patterns, Employment Potential
Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1991
Social skills and levels of inappropriate assertiveness/impulsiveness were assessed using the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters, with 17 autistic children (ages 2-21) and 17 matched nonautistic children. Significant differences in both appropriate and inappropriate social behaviors were found. Results suggest the importance of…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Autism, Basic Skills, Behavior Patterns
FRIED, GLORIA E. – 1967
THE GOALS AND PATTERNS OF THE READING CURRICULUM FOR KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12 IN TRENTON, NEW JERSEY, ARE PRESENTED IN A RESOURCE BOOK WHICH INCLUDES DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENTS OF LEARNER CHARACTERISTICS AND CHARTS TO BE READ HORIZONTALLY FOR SKILLS AT EACH DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL AND VERTICALLY FOR SKILLS PROGRESSING FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12.…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Behavior Patterns, Content Area Reading, Curriculum
Hollenbeck, Kevin – 1994
A study identified workplace know-how skills and characteristics that employers in Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties in Michigan feel workers need to succeed and be productive. Employer input was obtained in fall 1993 at 12 focus group meetings during which a total of 103 of 192 invited local employers (a 53.6% attendance rate) completed…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Behavior Patterns, Community Surveys, Education Work Relationship
Frybarger, Malinda J. – 1995
A study examined the delivery of workplace know-how skills training to secondary-level students in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. A total of 16 teachers, administrators, and counselors from the county's schools were interviewed regarding existing mechanisms for delivering training in 23 workplace know-how skills that a group of local employers had…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Basic Skills, Behavior Patterns, Classroom Techniques
