This article reports an experiment in training teachers in human relations and understanding of student behaviors. The research found the training of the teachers resulted in less negative student behaviors. The authors note that both ability to communicate empathy and focusing on students needing help are important variables. (NG)

Brief, interpersonal coping courses (N=4) were conducted in a junior high school for early adolescent students. Two classes (N=24) consisted of students regularly utilizing school guidance personnel; the remaining (N=19) consisted of adolescents from the school population. Results support the conclusion that students' interpersonal coping skills…

Describes the counselor's role in a remedial college program where group counseling is an important component of the Communication Skills program. (HMV)

Good agreement was found between fifth year medical students and their general practitioner tutors. The social aspects of illness were considered the most important by students and both groups emphasized the value of seeing patients in their homes with time for discussion. Implications for curriculum design are discussed. (Author/LBH)

Results of a University of South Florida study indicate that the students with two years of basic science preparation appeared to have a better fund of knowledge as judged by the faculty and as evidenced by their performance on the National Board of Medical Examiners pediatric examination. Overall and in other categories, no significant difference…

Students must demonstrate not only academic ability but also social competence as they develop to become involved members of society. This guide for teachers, parents, and other professionals addresses the necessity for teaching students social competence as they also learn their core academic material. The program starts with solid lessons in…

This study compares the Questionnaire on Teacher Interaction (QTI) constructed by Wubbels, et al., for six countries including The Netherlands, United States, Australia, Slovakia, Singapore, and Brunei. The Model for Interpersonal Teacher Behavior (MITB) as a "circumplex" model with specific properties is discussed and an overview of…

The "Everyday Learning" series has been developed to focus attention on the everyday ways in which children can be supported in their growth and development. It is for all those who are involved in children's development and learning, including early childhood professionals in all children's services, parents, grandparents and others…

In today's changing environment, leaders need a concrete guideline to help them meet new challenges and to update standards and assessments such as The No Child Left Behind Act. These new regulations and laws pertain not only to accountability issues, testing methods and assessment, teacher certification requirements, and safety in schools, but…

This study explored the effects of a model of social skills training on 4- to 5-year-old children with low peer acceptance. The cognitive-social learning model aims to improve children's social behaviors through teaching effective cognitive social strategies and providing opportunities for children to practice social behaviors and monitor them…

Young children exhibit aggression in order to achieve their goals, to respond to their developing understandings of ownership. The NAEYC "Code of Ethical Conduct" for early childhood educators includes the commitment to support children's development, including helping them to learn to work cooperatively. The types of interventions that…

This action research report describes a program to improve and enhance students' social skills in and out of the classroom. The targeted population consisted of two fourth grade classrooms at two different suburban sites. The need to address this issue seems to have grown due to an increase in school violence and the decline of the traditional…

Teachers and principals need help in combating antisocial behaviors in the classroom. This book shares the key components of "Essential Character Discipline," a positive behavior program designed to help students learn integrity, courtesy, loyalty, respect, perseverance, honor, and self control. The book contains the tools needed to…

The purpose of this study was to examine the three-component model of shyness as assessed by the Cheek-Buss Shyness Scale (CBSS). Eighty-four introductory psychology students completed the twenty-item CBSS and three single-item measures assessing the physiological, behavioral, and cognitive components of shyness. The results indicated a consistent…

This document describes various discipline procedures adopted with the intent of modifying inappropriate student behavior. The targeted population consisted of one fourth grade physical education class, one fifth grade physical education class, and one eighth grade industrial technology class. The study documented the problem of student…