This article reviews research on the effectiveness of the Individualized Curriculum Sequencing Model for teaching social interaction skills to young children with handicaps. The approach involves teaching social skills and other functional behaviors during varied situations throughout the day using a distributed trial training format. (Author/DB)

Peer and teacher evaluations of fourth graders' competence were examined as predictors of change in children's self-perceived competence and global self-worth. Both peer nominations and teacher ratings of competence were related to change in self-perceived competence and global self-worth, but the relative importance of each varied as a function…

A survey of chairs of vocational-technical programs (n=266) regarding the psychological and personal makeup of postsecondary vocational-technical instructors found that the personal characteristics of excellent instructors were different from the general population and that excellent instructors were thought to be warm, open, and positive. (JOW)

Self-efficacy and outcome expectancy beliefs of aggressive boys were compared with those in a nonaggressive control group. Perceived self-efficacy did not differ among the boys. Outcome expectancy beliefs, rather than self-efficacy beliefs, may influence development and maintenance of different behavior patterns of aggressive and nonaggressive…

The qualities of strong leadership and their applications in library administration are discussed in terms of Shakespeare's "Henry V." It is argued that, unlike the checklists found in management literature, timeless classic texts embody leadership qualities, dynamically illustrating their relevance and applicability. (10 references) (EA)

Regardless of participant background, age, or ethnic origin, camp can aid in the following key components of emotional maturity: open, positive and appropriate expression of feelings; self-acceptance; a sense of self; an awareness and acceptance of others and their feelings; the ability to develop relationships; and emotional stability. (LP)

This rejoinder suggests that Conte and Andrews (EC 605 549) have come to the correct conclusion that social skills deficit should not constitute a specific learning disability, but for reasons which are seen as irrelevant. The paper concludes that all children with identified social skills deficits, regardless of eligibility criteria, should…

Examined effect of experimental program in gerontology and geriatrics on third-year medical students. Experimental students (n=45) participated in four group sessions emphasizing psychological, sociodemographic, and physiological aspects of aging and interpersonal communication skills. Participants developed more positive attitudes and…

This article explains how cooperative-learning behaviors can be taught systematically and directly to students with behavior disorders using a four-step procedure in conjunction with an enhanced cooperative-learning environment to encourage generalization. Application with five primary grade students is reported. (DB)

According to a recent survey of Nebraska school board presidents, superintendencies most often fail because of poor people skills, failure to communicate, questionable ethics, and skirmishes over staffing. Fully 28 out of 75 incidents cited concerned problems with superintendents who were intimidating, reluctant to share information, publicly…

Examined relationships between negative social behaviors and social activity participation to self-reported drinking and driving behaviors of adolescents. Results from 6,868 adolescents showed negative social behaviors and social activity participation were critical precursors to drinking and driving problem among adolescents. (Author/NB)

This study assessed social perspective taking in 57 children classified as educable mentally retarded divided into 3 age groups from 8-16 years. Significant differences in social perspective taking were obtained between the three groups in understanding individuals and between the older and two younger groups in understanding friendship.…

This study sought to determine differences in expressed attitudes of social alienation between 20 learning-disabled (LD) school completers and 17 LD school dropouts. Results indicated that dropouts felt more socially alienated toward classmates and teachers than school completers did. Risk models for LD school dropouts should include social…

Examined desired competencies of chief student affairs officer as perceived by college presidents (n=149) at four-year institutions. The findings revealed that institutional presidents perceived that personal and interpersonal skills were competencies most desired in chief student affairs officer. Respondents ranked integrity as top competency,…

This article presents an overview of literature relating to a nonverbal learning disabilities subtype. The article addresses the relationship between nonverbal learning disabilities and socioemotional functioning, generalizability of research outcomes, individual differences, and treatment validity. (Author/JDD)