Provides a composite view of the combination of teacher qualities and actions that make a teacher effective. (HOD)

This article discusses the responsibility of the school to provide opportunities for students to grow through interdependent roles and relationships involving significant others. A teacher-student relationship and learning strategy based on cooperation is suggested. The Moorhead State University experience is given as an example of education as a…

Teachers can aid students in solving problems by developing self-help groups in the classroom. As group facilitator, the teacher has students identify their problems, respond to problems, develop action plans, and then follow up on progress. (DF)

Describes the potential ripple effect of a principal's mercurial personality and poor interpersonal skills on teachers, students, families, and the community. Suggests effective personnel selection methods to enhance the chances of employing desirable principals. (SB)

The evidence for possible negative effects of first-name characteristics on personal functioning is equivocal. Two studies were conducted that avoided previous methodological problems of measurement, sampling, and statistical control. Results indicated that children's social competence and school achievement were unrelated to the frequency or…

Describes the development and implementation of a group on "Responding to Loneliness" for the elderly. Focuses on building positive self-esteem; learning social and personal skills; managing stress and anxiety; developing problem-solving strategies; and building a social network. (Author/JAC)

Provides evidence that high and low self-monitors are distinguishable not only by their initial interactions but also by their cognitive summaries of these sequences. Found that students who are high self-monitors appear to be more linguistically competent, in part because their scripted understanding of appropriate conversation is more extensive.…

A unit was established at a residential school in Britain to meet the needs of physically disabled students over 16 years of age. The program focuses on maximum physical independence, social skills, work experience, and the continuance of basic education. (CL)

Reports on the results of a systematic assessment of the interpersonal difficulties encountered by in-home service providers serving the frail elderly. Presents a typology of problematic interpersonal situations, along with suggestions for training, assessment, and supervision of clients and workers. (JAC)

Investigated whether an association exists between quietness in children and rejection of these children by their peers. Collected data from 1,529 children in grades three through 12. Found a strong tendency on the part of children to reject shy or quiet peers. (PD)

Reports results of two studies of the reactions of viewers of a 38-minute audiovisual program about the role of teacher empathy in the classroom. Notes that viewers' interpersonal skills and empathy increased significantly. Discusses the importance of teacher empathy in view of teachers' influence on students. (SB)

Teachers and researchers of public speaking, rhetoric, small group, or interpersonal communication are all affected by research in communication competence. This essay discusses the consequences of applying a developmental-biological perspective to understanding the nature of communication competence. (PD)

Investigated the problem behaviors of a group of abused children and examined parental reports of behavioral strengths and weaknesses. The results showed that abused children displayed more behavior problems and fewer social competencies than normals. Behavior patterns of abused children closely resembled those shown by children from distressed…

The present study evaluated the relative effectiveness of two group counseling programs, one using primarily behavioral rehearsal and contingency contracting and the other using behavioral discussion. Results indicate improvement at postreatment and follow-up periods for both conditions, with the behavioral role-play test showing significant gains…

A program was developed for teaching severely handicapped students the skills necessary for appropriate interaction with their peers via the telephone and to initiate and receive requests to engage in social interactions across many social situations. Instructional procedures used were modeling, priming, chaining of responses and rehearsal. (MS)