The focus of this study was the psychological factors predictive of violence in school settings. Examined the psychological factors of impulsivity, empathy, and locus of control together in relation to school-based violence. Specifically sought to determine the extent to which these psychological factors can predict violent behavior by youth…

Discusses ways to cultivate a more peaceful and respectful atmosphere in schools by incorporating developmental, preventive, and multicultural theories into the school environment. Three components are reviewed: (1) traditional conflict resolution learning strategies; (2) curriculum-based efforts designed to help students acquire the life skills…

A three-stage model of academic probation that addresses cognitive, affective, behavioral, and environmental factors is presented. Stages examine precursors to probation (factors inhibiting student performance), reactions to being placed on probation, and coping strategies that predict long-term consequences. A key assumption is that student…

The quality of life of 188 young adults with moderate or severe mental retardation was examined. Young adults who had exited high school had significantly higher overall quality of life scores than did those still attending school. Individuals with community jobs also had significantly higher levels of quality of life. (Contains references.)…

A study compared the global self-concept, academic self-perception, social competence, and behavioral problems of 19 children (ages 8-13) with learning disabilities with their siblings. Although, children with learning disabilities did not differ in global self-concept and academic self-perception, parents rated them as less socially competent and…

Counseling as a related service in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is examined. The type of service options, personnel who may provide services, and legal requirements of IDEA are detailed. Recommendations are provided to schools for providing counseling services to students with emotional and behavioral disorders. (CR)

A study of 150 students, who were referred to school study teams, investigated schools' classification decisions on low IQ students with academic and behavioral problems and found a decline in the identification rates of mild mental retardation. Compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is discussed. (CR)

Maintains that the continued acceptance of market principles combined with reductions in government services has created a selfish citizenry. In education, this is personified in the activist parent who is interested in his own child's education but indifferent to others. Discusses how civic education can respond to this. (MJP)

Reviews the literature on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to show that the complex social phenomena within the classroom have been, and still are, essential in the origination and implementation of the category ADHD (though the classroom context is virtually absent from most causal analysis, with the focus more on biological…

Describes an action research project which began by asking how English teachers could improve the writing of their African American students, and gradually came to ask how the teachers' own cultural assumptions might be blocking their teaching relationships. Identifies and discusses eight principles of their approach, and discusses changes in…

Reviews the results of a meta-analysis that evaluated 208 variables derived from 98 studies incorporating music as a contingency for education and therapeutic objectives. Demonstrates that contingent music was more effective than was continuous music and nonmusic stimuli used in these studies. Includes a list of the studies analyzed. (MJP)

Analyzes the responses of 13 undergraduate education majors to a cheating incident in their moral development and education class. Interviewed by their teacher, the students discussed the incident in terms of teacher-student relationships, trust, individual morality versus imposed morality, and ethics. Relates these responses to theories on moral…

Describes an undergraduate sociology course where college students helped develop and teach multicultural lesson plans to high school students in a multiethnic district of Los Angeles (California). Discusses the origin and organization of the project and addresses some of its inherent structural and substantive challenges. (MJP)

This study assessed one center's interpretation of child-centered instruction in terms of children's daily activities, social affiliation, and classroom behavior. Staff interviews and classroom observations indicated that children: (1) spent less time engaging in focused learning activities; (2) sustained attention on one activity for smaller…

Tested two models of family economic problems and adolescent psychological adjustment. Found that the models did not differ according to age or gender, nor whether subjects lived with two parents or fewer. Found no support for coping as a moderator of stress. Reviewed implications and suggestions for future research involving coping with economic…