The author advocates positive discipline based on teacher behavior which demonstrates self-confidence, courtesy, fairness, respect, and sensitivity. (SJL)

Curriculum over the last 20 years has systematically been divorced from subject matter. Four models are described that exemplify satisfying and successful working relationships between the scholarly community and curriculum planners. (Author/MLF)

The Biglan model and its tests are reviewed. While the model has attractive features and may even reinforce popular opinion about differences among departments or subject areas, further investigations are necessary before broad propositions or generalizations can be advanced. (MLW)

Presents an historical overview of the use of the science of geography for practical purposes. Topics discussed include British schools of geography during the 19th century, contributions of many of the founders of applied geography, forms in which geographical work can be used for practical purposes, and the status of applied geography in various…

The author argues that if the "Goss" decision is taken only in its formal sense, certain characteristics of the schools as bureaucracies may militate against comprehension of and compliance with it. (Author/IRT)

This discussion of the conditions under which teachers work focuses on threats of violence, out-of-control classes, and lack of support from administrators. (IRT)

Explores the larger social context within which school discipline problems occur and describes the loss of controls in the school. Discusses disciplinary measures, including punishment, and a positive approach to school discipline for students who cannot behave as expected in a normal classroom setting. (RH)

Discusses results of a questionnaire given to 485 high school students concerning their expectations of and problems in the role of babysitter. (SS)

Described is a jury trial involving intermediate grade students as defendants, lawyers, and jury, with an adult as judge. It is suggested that it is important to deal with serious offenses at school in a democratic way that involves students in decision making. (KC)

Human understanding, so different from prediction, manipulation, or explanation, is the origin of our moral sense. It is indispensable to us, and irreplaceable by any scientific method. Therefore, we must defend as best we can the education which refines and embellishes it. (Author/SJL)

Outlines the behavior, the human relations, and the pedagogical models of disciplinary practices that can serve as alternatives to punishment. Argues that increased, societywide efforts to find and implement alternatives to punishment are called for. (IRT)

Data were collected regarding the work performed by houseparents in residential schools for the visually/multiply handicapped. Of the 519 usable critical incidents reported, the most frequently reported group was health care activities followed by discipline tasks. (CL)

Argues that parents choose schools on the basis of the quality of their programs and that high quality education is not the sole property of either public or private schooling. (Author/WD)

Identifies dimensions relevant to grouping intellectual disciplines and identifies problems with establishing interdisciplinary criteria. Major difficulties include arriving at an appropriate level of description which neither describes a topic too generally nor too specifically and determining whether the comparable features of two disciplines…

Points out that sociologists should be aware of developments in the field of social psychology because sociological (particularly structural) analyses rest on assumptions about the social psychological properties of persons and processes. (DB)