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Sternberg, Robert J.; Grigorenko, Elena L. – Roeper Review, 1993
This article argues that decisions regarding identification, instruction, and programming for gifted students need to take into account not only their abilities but their styles of thinking. The article discusses the theory of mental self-government; data gathered from testing the theory; and relevance of thinking styles to decisions regarding…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education
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Boxer, Paul; Musher-Eizenman, Dara; Dubow, Eric F.; Danner, Stephanie; Heretick, Donna M. L. – Psychology in the Schools, 2006
This article describes qualitative and quantitative assessment based on responses of 221 teachers from nine elementary schools in two districts (urban and suburban) to inform plans for reducing and preventing student aggression. Teachers' perceptions of students' aggressive behavior and beliefs were validated against students' self-reports and…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, School Activities, Program Development, Prevention