Reviews the research on the use of behavioral self-control procedures with students in classroom settings. The use of behavioral self-control procedures appears promising with on-task and academic behaviors and inconclusive with disruptive behavior. (Author)

Criticizes the Poets in the Schools program and similar undertakings for praising students' writing excessively and thus failing to acquaint students with the discipline required to produce outstanding poetry. (DD)

In summary, adopt written policies that explicitly cover all aspects of corporal punishment and other disciplinary procedures; review those policies at least once every two years to keep them current. (Author/IRT)

An Alberta survey of the views of nine different groups on school discipline was conducted during the 1975-76 school year. Considerable satisfaction with the existing state of school discipline was found, though participants who did call for change called for stricter discipline. (JC)

Discusses the role of the historian in the formation of public and foreign policy. Historians should look at the public policies that are claimed to be based in the past and see if that is in fact the case. The history of racial segregation is used as an example. (Author/JK)

Historically, psychologists and sociologists have paid little attention to the social psychologies developed by one another; however, the theories are often mutually relevant. This paper reviews a selected set of recent developments and seeks to draw from these a picture of general trends. (Author/MV)

In this tongue-in-cheek article, sociological boundaries are on trial in a simulated courtroom. It is argued that sociologists concerned with establishing boundaries are neglecting the significant issues facing social scientists whereas the defense contends that boundaries are essential to the discipline. (Author/JR)

Describes a student center program that sets the stage for daily decision making by students and faculty. Setting priorities for the use of leisure time, fulfilling academic responsibilities, relating to authority, establishing friendships, and getting along with peers all prepare students for life after high schools. (Author/IRT)

Provided are a form letter and a checklist designed to ease the adjustment of special education interns. (CL)

Presents a conceptualization of the basic principles of discipline that includes three components of discipline--behavior expectations, behavior adjustment, and control techniques--and three sources of student misbehavior. (Author/IRT)

Two reasons that principals have not been effective as instructional leaders are outlined from a survey of Ohio school principals. Time spent on student discipline problems and resistance from faculty to new ideas on instructional improvement were the major problems listed by the principals in the survey. (MD)

Describes the purpose, scope, and methodology of an annual survey of periodicals prices and reports results of 1987 study. Tables present data on subject categories in various rank orders, average of average annual percentages of increase since 1978, and prices compared to the Consumer Price Index. (EM)

The discipline of geography has become fragmented by narrow specialization and its boundaries blurred by overlap with neighboring disciplines. Suggestions for reorienting research include increased collaborative projects, more attention to environmental issues, and reemphasis on regional geography. (MSE)

When discussing discipline, educators must separate trivial-but-annoying discipline problems from serious or criminal behavior and define vague terminology. The school's informal and formal curricula, instructional styles, and scheduling must also be examined to determine when the school itself is at fault. Carbondale (Illinois) Elementary…