Probes the intellectual and philosophical roots of geography. Devotes particular attention to the relationship between geography and the academic world and the emergence of topical specializations within the field. Offers a new graphic representation of the geography specializations which shows a more unified view of the field. (JDH)

Examines the history and structure of two interdisciplinary fields (sociology of music and ethnomusicology) and describes their relationship to each other. Looks at the sociology of music within the context of musical scholarship, describes four approaches to musical sociology, and contrasts sociology of music with ethnomusicology. (AYC)

Discusses corrective action and employee discipline in library management, covering: (1) factors affecting the library manager's right to discipline; (2) employee orientation and training; (3) employee performance measurement; (4) corrective strategies; (5) termination as an option; (6) the importance of fairness; and (7) positive results of…

A list of 22 institutions under NCAA sanctions is provided with their violations and penalties described. (MLW)

Presents the text of a talk by Shields, who represented Leta Hollingworth (1886-1939), at the 1983 American Psychological Association convention where scholars lectured as a figure from the past on Heidbreder's seven psychologies. Reviews psychological research at Teachers College and Columbia University from 1911 through the 1920s and evaluates…

The study examined 28 intermediate schools to identify factors in the school environment related to vandalism. Vandalism cost and frequency were found to be greater in schools that had lower scores on a school discipline survey. Results are discussed in terms of setting factors, punishment, and reinforcement. (Author)

This paper argues that punishment and moral education are compatible; that punishment can assist moral education by providing the necessary pre-conditions for its success, and can on occasion actually teach the child morally relevant information. (Author/JDH)

The paper reviews litigation and discusses issues related to suspension and expulsion of handicapped pupils. Recommendations for reviewing school disciplinary codes are made and for clarifying the relationship between misbehavior and handicapping conditions. An active role for special educators in this process is suggested. (Author/CL)

In political science the scientific and humanistic approaches are not competitive but supportive, and both are ultimately necessary. The social sciences are where the sciences and humanities meet. (RM)

Three substitute teachers give six suggestions for making substitute teachers feel more welcome, more effective, and more useful. (MT)

Options are available to teachers for classroom intervention under a model of five authority levels. By selecting the least assertive coping skill necessary for each situation, the teacher can bring the disruptive student back into the mainstream of learning. (6 references) (CJH)

Any punishment in which the student is a passive recipient leaves all the responsibility in the hands of the teacher. The techniques of having students name behavior, choose alternative solutions, and plan and take relevant consequences actively involve them in their own disciplining and encourage self-discipline. (MT)

Discusses various assumptions about excellence in education: (1) excellence must be imposed on the educational establishment by those who are outside education; (2) test scores are the best indications of excellence; and (3) American education will become excellent only if we adopt a common core of academic subjects that all students must…

This article describes four possible conceptions of education, each with its own standards of excellence. These conceptions are called the technical, the rational, the personal, and the social. The authors argue for adoption of the social responsibility conception of educational excellence as a national goal. (MT)

Critiques the terminological, historical, prescriptive, and descriptive difficulties in the "great tradition" article (EA 519 521, this issue). It is important that schools teach the application of critical thinking to moral problems. (MD)