Sources from which adolescents receive general nutrition information and from which they are most likely to seek specific information were examined. Data were collected from 163 14- to 18-year-old subjects; over 90 percent reported having learned about nutrition in a school course. Other frequently cited sources were television, parents, labels on…

Outcomes of peer coaching in two Ann Arbor, Michigan, schools show that the 41 teachers became comfortable with the process and found it useful in improving collegiality, experimentation, and student learning. (MLF)

Ten articles considering ways in which to help in the development of the whole child address play, childhood fears, making children feel loved, how parents can help children learn, decision making, peer pressure, competition, sports, and reading materials for adolescents. (CB)

Examines reasons that adolescents use alcohol and drugs, including role confusion, developmental factors, parental influence, and peer pressure. Reports that adolescents also abuse substances to feel excitement, cope with personality conflicts, and express their individuality through rebellion. (ABB)

Describes the socio-cultural factors related to alcohol and drug use behavior among young blacks (N=1095) in a large urban community. Suggests that early drinking experiences and peer influences may be important links that will lead to later problems. Indicates a need for alcohol education as a means of intervention. (ABB)

Student responses concerning personal and peer use of marijuana were collected from 181 middle school students in rural Northern Michigan. Results suggest that personal marijuana use is highly correlated with peer consumption. Use of marijuana increases significantly with age and is higher than national averages in certain age groups. (Author/ABB)

This article reviews the research applications of Dr. Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development and moral education. Included are studies conducted in both juvenile and adult correctional settings. (Author/CT)

Computer-based instruction seems to improve learning process when rules of effective instruction are followed. Rewards include reinforcement from use of machine itself; content being taught; student's control of program; and external sources of support. Of these outside sources, the most important is probably the peer group. (MBR)

Reflects on the uniqueness of junior high/middle (JH/MS) school students, including their romantic rituals and fashion conformity, and offers these characteristics as reasons both for and against teaching JH/MS. (SRT)

Examined whether 1,153 adolescents' best same-sex and best opposite-sex friends' sexual intercourse behavior increases the likelihood that respondents who are virgins will have intercourse within two years. Results showed white females are most influenced by the sexual behavior of their best female and best male friend. (BH)

This book is designed to help adolescents deal with their interpersonal relationships. It utilizes personal stories of teenagers who have experienced difficulties in their own lives to discuss various issues. Specifically, this book discusses how teens can: set physical and emotional boundaries that make them feel comfortable and will keep them…

These charts describe adults' and adolescents' views on teen sex and pregnancy. Data come from national surveys of adults and adolescents that examined attitudes toward teen sex and pregnancy, factors influencing teens' sexual decisions, parents' roles, and adults' and teens' advice for policymakers. There is near unanimous agreement among both…

Described is a technique, utilizing team work, which will increase student participation in classroom discussions. The teacher asks a student for some information. Before answering, the student is allowed to solicit answers from as many other students as he or she wishes in order to gather needed data. (RM)

This study compares the performances of college elementary statistics students in a traditional personalized system of instruction (PSI) course to those participating in a modified PSI, which included the use of a student "buddy system" to increase motivation. No significant differences were found in the performance of the two groups.…

Found that social control indicators (attachment to conventional institutions, commitment to conventional goals, involvement in conventional activities, and belief in conventional norms) predicted adolescent alcohol and drug use. However, peer relationships with drug users was the most significant predictor of drug involvement. (Author/MJL)