In this revised and updated 4th edition, "Discipline with Dignity" provides in-depth guidance for implementing a proven approach to classroom management that can help students make better choices and teachers be more effective. Emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and self-control, the authors offer specific strategies and…

Some important dynamics of underachievement are explored, and eight guidelines for intervention are suggested, including spelling out the issues, expectations, and intervention plan concretely; and expecting, confronting, and heading off sabotages if possible. (DLS)

This article discusses how home economics can have a significant, positive impact on how children with disabilities affect families by reducing negative attitudes and focusing on strengthening family systems. Suggested lessons and audiovisual resources are presented. (CT)

The authors explain how role playing helps home health aides learn to cope with common problems that arise in their work with the homebound elderly and their families. (CT)

A complete outline is presented of a 2-day, 10-hour training program for establishing a student assistance program dealing with the problems of alcohol and drug abuse. The sessions are presented in the following sequence: (1) registration and introductions; (2) presentation of the problem; (3) clarification of expectations and establishment of a…

Part I of this curriculum guide outlines six workshop sessions. The instructional materials included were designed to support single parents as they identify and confront problems with which they and their children must cope. Some of the topics addressed are the need to help single parents begin to think of and see themselves as individuals as…

Describes how writing character descriptions of "The Cosby Show" is effective for discussing universal family problems and teaching positive values and standards. (MM)

Presents the first of a series of four articles that offer ideas and activities that can help students see the relevancy of social science in their lives. Focuses on family issues. (SR)

These two documents address the issue of dealing with blame for farm families in crisis. The first document, for the adult student, discusses how and why people blame each other, with emphasis on the current farm financial crisis. It is noted that blaming occurs primarily at the anger and depression stages of the loss cycle and that, when losing…

This document is one of eight in a series of guides designed to help teach and counsel troubled youth. It differs from the others in the series in that it was written specifically for children who are struggling with serious family problems such as substance abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness. The first of the 20 lessons in…

The format for this curriculum guide, written for nurse practitioner faculty, consists of learning objectives, content outline, teaching methodology suggestions, references and recommended readings. Part 1 of the guide, Recognition of Early and Chronic Alcoholism, deals with features of alcoholism such as epidemiological data and theories,…

Provides information enabling teachers to support children and families during divorce. Research and theory concerning the effects of divorce on children, parenting through divorce, and the role of the school are summarized. Practical suggestions for the teacher are presented, and relevant books for children, teachers, and parents are identified.…

The instructor's manual focuses on child abuse. The manual includes a pre- and posttest; information on the increased risk of abuse among exceptional children; and discussions of definitions, identification, etiology, teacher's role, components of school policy, dealing with abusive parents, and the nontraditional approach of Parents Anonymous. A…

This book, indicated for grades 2-6 (ages 7-12), aims to assist teachers in helping their students learn about good and bad choices, causes and consequences, and empathy and compassion through a unique and realistic story. In the book's story, Jason's plots to get Rachel kicked out of school keeps getting turned against him until, in an art…

This module is part of a training program for foster parents and foster care workers offered at Colorado State University. The module examines the functioning of families with addictive and dependent members. The module's learning objectives address: (1) indicators of addiction problems in families, and cycles of substance use and abuse; (2) roles…