Learning theory can be an effective tool in dealing with problem behavior, in this case school phobia. Social reinforcement techniques were used by counselors and teachers to obtain and maintain improved attendance. (CJ)

Recommends a freshman year curriculum of one course each in quantitative and qualitative reasoning. The decision-making skills acquired would enable each student to assess his abilities and chart the course of his education. (WM)

Presents some aspects of concept learning theory (what concepts are and how to analyze them) and proposes ways to improve the teaching of concepts in introductory chemistry courses. Emphasizes the lecture format, although ideas presented are applicable to other teaching methods. (Author/JN)

Looks at training practices in the business community to see how adult learning theories--individual differences in adult learners, positive environment for adult learning, personalization of adult learning needs, using adult learner's experience, and formalizing the use of practice in training--are being applied. (MBR)

A cause-and-effect relationship exists between the event called teaching and the event called learning. Teachers should create antecedent conditions for learning by motivating students and by using strategies such as explaining, comparing, and reinforcing. (PP)