A modified time sampling procedure that measured behavioral rate and duration was used to record stereotypic and on-task responding in 11 students (ages 11-17) with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances. For both types of behavior, response duration exhibited less variability than response rate, and noncorrespondence between the two…

Perceives an increase in adult expectations of children's competence and a concomitant narrowing of what is considered normal child behavior. Questions the growing practice of placing children in "transition,""pre-K," and "pre-first" classes, and in pull-out "gifted" programs. Calls for greater acceptance of variety among children. (PAA)

Suggests that student problem behaviors are best addressed through instruction; teacher-student interactions are the best arena for teaching social behaviors; and problem behaviors have the same social ends as desirable ones. Outlines steps for analyzing the child's desired outcome of problem behaviors, choosing replacement behaviors, and planning…

The ethics of cheating among dental students is considered, including why cheating is wrong, the commercial model of dentistry, the guild model of dentistry, and the more desirable interactive model focusing on the dentist-patient relationship. Cheating's effects on the teacher student relationship and the need to respond appropriately are…

Reports on the research concerning imagery practice as it relates to changes in adults who were teacher-participants in research study and reviews research findings from the literature regarding children and imagery practice. Concludes that counselors may use what is now known about imagery practice to guide teachers, students, and parents into…

Relationships among student background, initial commitments, social integration, academic integration, and predisposition to transfer were investigated with Hispanic (N=422) and White (N=147) students enrolled in six southwestern community colleges. Ethnic background had no relationship to predisposition to transfer. (Author/MLW)

The study compared the regular classroom behavior and teacher ratings of 17 learning-disabled (LD), 16 low average (LA), and 17 average (AV) children in grades 1-2 in 11 schools before and after LD placement in resource programs. Among findings were no preplacement behavior differences and more LD maladaptive behavior patterns at postplacement.…

This article reviews research describing the use of interspersed requests to prevent or reduce problem behavior (e.g., self abuse and aggression) in students with disabilities. The strategy requires presenting two to five short, easy instructional tasks immediately before presenting a difficult task or one likely to result in undesirable…

Examines the effects of social influences on undergraduates' decisions to leave or remain at the university where they began their higher education. Reports that, with other variables held constant, effects of social influences on students' persistence remained significant. Finds that parents and peers have stronger influence than faculty on the…

Offer framework for school wellness program focused on prevention and early intervention of eating disorders, including staff and parent involvement; assessment; classroom guidance; and structured small-group counseling sessions. Presents model for overweight students and one for normal weight students. Includes topical outline for small groups.…

Discussion of independent learning and informal interaction between students and between student and tutor focuses on a survey conducted at the Open University (United Kingdom) that explored students' attitudes and behavior in scheduled contacts as well as unscheduled, informal interaction. Student desire for additional learning support is also…

The Study Habits Inventory examined strengths and weaknesses in secondary education majors' notetaking, studying, and test-taking skills and found students were well-prepared to teach important studying and testing skills. Research indicates that prospective teachers' academic skills may positively affect their achievement in academic settings.…

Some schools are replacing rule-bound discipline programs with instruction that helps students make ethical judgments and decisions. A recent review of 40 classroom-management studies finds teachers responsible for designing lessons that engage and motivate students, communicating procedural expectations, and using unobtrusive techniques to hold…

Discusses how teachers can help children who are struggling with loss. Suggestions include creating links with families, making time to talk, enforcing loving limits, keeping administrators informed, creating a sense of community within the class, assigning the children new roles, and teaching the children about therapeutic reading, writing, and…

Examined effectiveness of human immunodeficiency virus sexual risk-reduction approach with college women (n=213). Trained opinion leaders were modestly effective in promoting safer sex precautions and altering community norms around safer sex behavior among women, providing support for peer influence model. Women in long relationships reported…