This study investigated why children reproduce and/or reconstruct text in a classroom. The focus was on social classroom variables. Results supported the prediction that students would recall text differentially according to the response interaction pattern maintained with teachers. (Author/DB)

The extent to which children can and should be involved actively in the decision-making processes of their own health care is discussed. (JD)

Results of a study indicate that children from one-parent families tend to move more, have lower achievement, are less healthy, and are more often involved in disciplinary action than are students from two-parent families. (IRT)

The grading orientation of college faculty who assign high grades focuses on the individual student rather than the comparative aspects of grading. (JD)

The relationships among self-concept, classroom interaction, and academic achievement were investigated in this study of preadolescent elementary school students. Results indicate that the low self-concept students showed more social withdrawal, academic difficulties, and inappropriate attention than did students with high self-concepts. (JN)

Teenagers, classified according to Rotter's Locus of Control Scale, indicated whether or not and why they engaged in alcohol consumption or marijuana smoking. A higher proportion of externals drank but the groups did not generally differ in marijuana smoking behaviors. (Author/BEF)

Describes study to determine bias of recorders in a typical classroom behavior modification investigation, specifically the effect of observers on pupils' behavior and the effect of induced expectations on the observer's recordings. Results show that neither variables produced bias in recording results. (KC)

Special certification for teachers of adolescent students is recommended both because of the uniqueness of these students and of the tasks their teachers perform. (JD)

A checklist for helping administration, staff, students, and parents manage school behavior is presented. (PHR)

The pattern of findings suggested that not only were pupils influenced by the way they were dealt with as individuals, but also there was a group influence resulting from the ethos of the school as a social institution. Journal Availability: American Academy of Pediatrics, P.O. Box 1034, Evanston, IL 60204 (Author/DLS)

Reviewing empirical and theoretical literature about sharing behavior, this article suggests practical methods for implementing instruction on moral behavior in the elementary school. Examples of instruction that are compatible with existing curriculum goals are presented and special attention is given to clarifying the role of the teacher.…

Results of statistical analysis of the data were that students of "C Group" participants achieved a positive change both in their perceptions of their teachers and in self-concept. Teacher attitudes and self-concepts were improved. (Author)

The present study evaluated differential effectiveness of conceptually distinct consultation programs (ecological, behavioral, and process) in inner-city elementary schools. Program children, evidencing acting-out problems, were monitored through baseline, treatment, and follow-up phases. Significant reductions in observed and rated behavioral…

Friendship choices were found to be distributed more evenly in classrooms where greater student interaction is permitted. (JD)

Measures college students' willingness to accept an unethical educational proposition. Results suggest a cumulative effect between exposure to educational commercialization and the willingness to accept unethical behavior. Interesting differences between student and faculty expectations of cheating and actual behavior were observed. Future…