Suggests that, despite some perceptions, second language acquisition theory has a history. Disputes arguments that might be formulated to support the notion that second language acquisition theory has no relevant earlier history, enumerates consequences of maintaining this belief, and speculates about benefits to the field that might accrue from…

Proposes that the current problem behavior of students in elementary and middle schools requires a preventive, whole-school approach based on positive behavior support. The features of positive behavior support are defined, and the application to whole-school intervention articulated. The steps used to implement school-wide positive behavior…

Reports on a study that compared counts of links to the Web home pages of academic journals with the citation based Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for two disciplines: library and information science, and law. Highlights include compiling the lists of journals (which are appended); locating Web pages; and correlations between JIF and link counts.…

Argues for the value of the history of language teaching as a corrective to embracing innovation. Suggests historical researching in the field shows professional continuity and promotes reflection on why concerns of the past resurface in the present. (Author/VWL)

Identifies four popular models of in-school suspension (ISS) and discusses research on modifying the behaviors of ISS students. Hopes that by identifying and analyzing successful ones educators can develop more insightful and effective programs. Considers how counseling makes a difference. (SG)

Academic dishonesty is on the rise. This article examines how we can teach students to honor the truth. Queens College is provided as an example of a school that takes a step beyond simple punishment by asking students to reflect on what they have done. (Contains 11 references.) (GCP)

A study of the cultures of academic disciplines within the university suggests that each discipline is not a homogeneous entity but a constantly changing grouping of smaller components, all related to the process of specialization. The commonalities in these subdisciplines could contribute to greater interdisciplinary understanding, and they…

A case study approach using the physical education area was used to study change in subject areas with a formerly practical base. It was found that strong leadership skills, political acumen, and a research profile can help to secure a new status for a subject area. (Author/DB)

This article presents useful insights into undergraduate and graduate sport management programs and suggests questions prospective students can use during interviews and correspondence with institutions being considered. These insights and questions relate to admission, retention, and placement practices; physical and human resources access;…

Suggests that community colleges might consider replacing their current discipline-based divisions, which are homogenized and hierarchically undifferentiated, with a more program- or degree-oriented structure. Compares the traditional and program-specific models. (DMM)

Describes a study that examined patterns of collaborative authorship and professional affiliation of authors in major anthropology journals. The discussion covers parallels between these findings and the results of a citation analysis of the anthropology literature in terms of subdisciplinary and disciplinary interactions with other disciplines.…

By using behavior contracts in detention group sessions, a suburban California high school reduced the number of repeat offenders. In groups of five, students discussed why they had been assigned to detention; and leaders led brainstorming sessions to discover alternative behaviors and helped students select the best alternative for a behavior…

For perspective on the interdisciplinary challenge in higher education, it is important to understand the concept and origins of the "discipline." Disciplines are convenient but artificial constructs, and while academia may be divided into them, the world is not. A sense of the balance and connection between them is vital. (MSE)

Argues that, as industrial arts curricula give way to technology education curricula, a corresponding shift is taking place in the intellectual base supporting technology education. Analyzes this shift by making distinctions between knowledge "in" and knowledge "about" a specific discipline. (Editor)

Suggestions are made to help physical education teachers manage disruptive students, increase on-task instruction time, and develop a systematic approach to avoiding confrontations in class. (IAH)