A pilot study tested the hypothesis that once basic leisure skills had been acquired by severely retarded adolescents, their level of activity would increase as would interactions among classmates. Skills were taught using programmed games, and a comparison of pre- and postintervention scores produced a statistically significant difference.…

Seven intellectually handicapped (IH) children were integrated into a mainstream school on a part-time basis over a period of 18 weeks. Compared to IH children in the special school, integrated children showed larger increases in associative play in the special school free-play period but no differential change in classroom behavior. (Author/CL)

The article summarizes the contradictory evidence regarding the social and emotional stability of gifted youngsters. Finally, a research model capable of both generating empirical studies and integrating the results from diverse investigators is suggested. (Author/CL)

Thirty fourth graders assisted a nonretrded or retarded confederate in constructing an erector set. Ss were classified into high, moderate, or low role-taking groups. Significant associations were found between levels of role-taking and key prosocial behaviors, and distinctions between high and moderate/low role takers were revealed. (Author/CL)

Discusses the elusive elements to be found in truly effective one-to-one relationships--vulnerability, openness, positive listening, kinesics, high expectations, formation of conclusions, reinforcement, caring, and integrity. (Author/IRT)

An exploratory study was conducted which assessed behaviors that characterize social competence in the 2nd and 5th grades. A contextual approach was used to gather information from 2nd and 5th grade children and their parents and teachers regarding the behaviors they perceived to be important for getting along well with peers. Data were gathered…

This article proposes a model for the experimental process involved in counseling groups composed of counselor trainees. The group setting provides members the opportunity to learn and practice facilitative behavior while achieving increased self-understanding and self-congruence. (Author)

The central question researched was whether transients--hippies--communicate in a way that is negative and harmful, or whether, consistent with their rhetoric, they project warmth, love, and understanding in their interpersonal relationships. (Author)

Discusses the needs and problems of scientists and engineers going into management, usually with no preparation for it whatsoever. (AN)

Research at the Chicago Institute focused on the social competence of learning disabled (LD) children, including investigation of communicative competence (e.g., adapting one's style to listeners, conversational skills), reading abilities (oral reading and comprehension), causal attributions of success and failure, and the immediate impression LD…

The pivotal role of principals as educational team leaders necessitates their being--and being seen as--one of the teachers in the school. Therefore, principals must remain within teachers' organizations; doing so is crucial to their role in their schools. (Author/NQA)

One dominant factor in the success or failure of a coach of athletics is the use of the "we" approach, which emphasizes flexibility, patience, and effective communication. A checklist is included for coaches to rate their typical reactions to athletic situations. (CJ)