The authors discuss the nature, use, and application of behavioral rating scales for students with behavior disorders. An annotated list of eight behavioral rating scales is included. (CL)

Provided for regular and special class teachers is a list of questions for observing student behavior in eight areas: independent work, organization, written work, teacher-directed activities, oral language, cafeteria behavior, relationship with peers and motor ability. (CL)

Characteristics and management of the passive aggressive child in classroom situations are presented in the article. (PHR)

The two articles explore the characteristics of the withdrawn and the aggressive child and suggest management techniques for classroom teachers. (PHR)

Troubled children can greatly influence the behavior of their teachers. Interaction between a teacher and student follows a circular process in which the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors of the teacher are influenced and in turn influence the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors of the student. The five steps in the process are: self-concept,…