Observations of student behavior in the elementary and secondary classrooms of Ohio's Otsego Local School District revealed significant differences in the kinds and quantities of off-task behaviors among students at different grade levels, and may help educators develop methods for increasing learning time. The observation instrument is included.…

Explores the attitudes and attendance behavior of adult students at the Working Men's College, Camden (England). Investigates these needs from the perspective of the students themselves, through an examination of their attitudes concerning their own motivation, expectations, and satisfaction with the part-time education being provided. (Author/CT)

Academically successful schools need to master student discipline and accept that character development is as important as academic development. Provides recommendations on how schools can do both. (MD)

A survey of how worksheets are used by groups of children in the British Museum (Natural History) is described. Arising from the survey, some guidelines are offered for those compiling worksheets for use with out-of-school activities. (Author)

A student attitude survey was administered to 195 high school seniors to determine attitudinal and behaviorial factors associated with participation in a cardiovascular risk factor screening program. Differences between participants and nonparticipants are discussed, as are differences between Black and White participants. (MT)

The allocation and use of time are considered important in the context of learning because time can be manipulated, measured, and applied to the design of instructional programs. After a clarification of terminology, an overview of current research on time is offered and policy recommendations discussed. (MJL)

Several aspects of Mosston's Spectrum of Styles are listed and discussed. Many of the concepts have not been proven as appropriate instructional approaches. The idea of reconceptualizing several styles of the Spectrum into microstrategies is suggested. (Author/DF)

A program for reducing school vandalism must combine supervision by staff, constructive punishment for those involved in vandalism, and the development of student and staff pride in the school through extensive involvement of students. (MJL)

Reviews research on the concept of self-fulfilling prophecies in the classroom, noting some past research difficulties. Presents findings within an interactional framework. Considers teacher and child effects on the relationship of expectations, achievement, and behavior. Speculates on monitoring the expectancy effect over the course of a child's…

Summarizes findings of an Alberta light/color study that looked at mood, noise levels, IQ test scores, blood pressure, and absences under fluorescent or full-spectrum light in two color schemes in four elementary schools with 700 students. (MLF)

Engaged time and its relation to teacher-led versus seatwork activities was investigated through observations of fourth-grade students learning mathematics concepts. Results indicate that the amount of sustained time in a single instructional activity was most closely related to student achievement. (Author/DF)

Brief examples of the use of rules defining expectations in two high schools demonstrate the effectiveness of this method and that it is a useful and practical strategy for administrators. (MLF)

Describes the Alternative Rehabilitation Program at Horner Junior High School (Pennsylvania). This program takes problem students out of regular classrooms so that students who want to learn no longer suffer from classroom disruptions. (MD)

The therapeutic educational guidance center at Hoxton is described through use of case studies. (Author/RK)

Continuing motivation (CM) is the tendency to return to and continue working on tasks away from the instructional context. CM is identified, defined, and approaches to measurement are suggested. Various antecedent conditions are considered emphasizing a "freedom in learning" hypothesis. Implications for practice and suggestions for…