A review of current theory and practice regarding social skills training for children with behavior problems precedes the proposal of a different approach to social skills training, which takes into account the effects of social perception biases of peers which may hinder mainstreaming attempts. (Author/CB)

The advantages and disadvantages of laws mandating openness in decision-making are outlined, and their particular relevance in the case of collegial decision-making is discussed. (MSE)

Colleges are appointing senior-level people to handle public relations. Concerns about the public's skepticism include: setbacks in Congress, attacks on moneymaking operations, academic quality, dissatisfaction of employers, cynicism about college sports, anxieties about cost, competition for resources, scandals, etc. (MLW)

The relationship between leaders and followers is crucial and often misunderstood. Ninety percent of leadership can be taught, and the remainder consists of energy, stamina, and ingredients of undetermined origin. Those who study leadership come from many disciplines, but what is learned should be shared. (MSE)

Criticizes contemporary approaches to literature instruction that inculcate passivity. Proposes a system of teaching literature that promotes cultural literacy and active, rather than passive, reading by encouraging students to discover cultural messages and make their own interpretations of the cultural infrastructure and culture-specific values…

Highlights events in the life of Jesse Stuart, who began his teaching career at the age of 17 in a remote one-room school in the Kentucky hills and went on to become widely recognized as teacher, lecturer, and significant regional writer. Emphasizes Stuart's love of teaching and his personal values. (JHZ)

Stating that the essential characteristics of citizenship are found in children's natural social interactions, the authors argue that sports should be used in citizenship education to teach rules, roles, consequences, respect, allegiance, winning, losing, and fairness. Teaching suggestions include a list of exemplary sports heroes, illustrative…

Presents an overview of the current situation and problems of moral education in Canada. Discusses the official policy on moral education, identifies directions of societal change which may affect it, and argues that the most crucial problems revolve around the central role of the teacher in moral education efforts. (Author/GEA)

Presents a study which investigated whether elementary school children could gain significantly in verbal reasoning about the definition of art. Reports that fifth and sixth grade students have the intellectual potential to improve their verbal reasoning if provided an adequate background in art education. (GEA)

Describes a course offered at California Polytechnic State University which is intended to acquaint students with broad value topics concerning science and technology, especially problems and opportunities technologies raise in social, political, economic, and physical environments. (TW)

Reviews recent and historical immigration trends in the United States focusing in particular on education. Argues that schooling of immigrants must result in their ability to compute, read, write, and speak standard U.S. English, and to express and to act on the nation's democratic beliefs and ideals. (JDH)

Examined how adolescents reason as they make choices about drug use. Findings from students (N=54) from two eighth grade classes showed that middle school students seemed to reason at higher stages of moral development on abstract social dilemmas than on drug-related dilemmas, and that girls reasoned at higher stages of moral development on…

Three aspects of an ethical code for biomedical science teachers are discussed: the requirement for scholarly competence and the ability to communicate information effectively; the need to treat students with justice and caring; and the obligation to stimulate creativity and not to exercise undue control over students. (MLW)

Examines data gathered from a survey of literature, observations, and interviews conducted during a 1985 trip to China. Specifically focuses on changes in Chinese education as influenced by politics, economics, and social values. Includes a comparison of similarities and differences in current Chinese and U.S. education. (BSR)

Raises questions about and poses creative solutions for curriculum options fostering student development. Describes work by student affairs professionals attempting to implement developmental theory in credit courses. Examines skill development courses, career development courses, and courses which apply human development theory. Discusses issues…