Describes a series of experiments designed to identify why the classroom use of timeouts sometimes failed. Results indicate that both treatment integrity and the function of student behavior problems were related to treatment success and failure. Discusses implications for the function of student behavior problems, treatment selection, and other…

Examined fourth graders' tobacco attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge and investigated the validity and reliability of the survey instrument. Results indicated a positive relationship between attitude and behavior, and gender differences were significant. High numbers of students had already tried tobacco. The survey instrument was comprehensive…

Explores some of the features connected with peer sexual harassment in schools. Focuses on the antecedents to bullying, describing how psychological, physical, and sexual vulnerability can lead to bullying. Emphasizes the importance of adults in offering vulnerable children compassionate and clearheaded support and intervention. (RJM)

Provides an overview of recent research concerning children who are habitually abused by peers. Reviews three sets of influences on victimization: (1) family factors, such as family relations that impede a child's autonomy; (2) behavioral attributes of the child, such as submissiveness; and (3) social risk factors, such as the absence of…

Describes what happens when a staff member does not know how to help a student during a conflict, leading the staff member to inadvertently fuel the student's crisis. Discusses issues of blame, a double struggle crisis intervention, how to move beyond blaming, and strategies for diagnosing the double struggle crisis. (RJM)

Used the theory of planned behavior in a sample of 15- and 16-year-old students (N=285), to create a comprehensive model for predictors of adolescent smoking. Students with lower conduct/morality self-efficacy had more positive attitudes toward smoking. Discusses results in terms of potential interventions to discourage adolescent smoking. (RJM)

Examined variables influencing teacher referrals regarding children suspected of having developmental or behavioral problems. Results indicate that younger children were not referred at a disproportionate rate, as compared to their older classmates. African American children were referred at a disproportionate rate for developmental handicap…

Discusses some Japanese cultural concepts and student behavior that grows out of them. Suggests a number of classroom techniques that recognize and accommodate these cultural concepts while helping Japanese learners adjust to American classrooms. (SR)

"Countering society's negative messages requires a planned, comprehensive approach that involves students, support staff" and the community, says Linda McKay, director of the Personal Responsibility Education Process (PREP) for St. Louis, Missouri, schools. Area schools have selected 49 different values as a focus for character…

Explores the social ecology of classroom aggression, demystifying four common "response dispositions" (exquisite sensitivity, group offense patrol, slight trigger disease, and heavy into violence) that provide fertile ground for uncivil behavior. To create a climate of classroom civility, teachers should engage in self-analysis, imagine…

This article describes a model to assist teachers in solving academic or behavioral problems of students with learning disabilities. The model uses the word PINPOINT as a mnemonic technique to address Problem identification, Importance rating, Noting the behaviors to develop, Possible solutions, Optimal options for the student, Ideal interventions…

Of 272 students surveyed, 46% reported using fake identification to obtain alcohol. Fraternity or sorority members were much more likely than other students to report using false identification to obtain alcohol. Results indicate a strong correlation among peers, frequency of drinking, and using fake identification. (RJM)

The reclaiming approach is a discipline alternative for at-risk students. Combining modern child development research with Native American traditions, the method emphasizes that student self-concept must be characterized by components of the circle of courage (belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity). The article suggests a number of…

Offers practitioners and researchers an overview of two inventories used in the study of antisocial and delinquent behavior. Evidence suggests that the inventories are related to behavioral indices associated with antisocial and delinquent behavior. Concludes that both instruments are robust and can yield valuable results. (RJM)

Examined students' perspectives on teachers' behaviors that impeded or contributed to effective class management. Data from interviews with 182 secondary school students from 14 U.S. schools indicated that despite widely varying school contexts, students provided consistent reports that effective managers set early, consistent standards, developed…