Article specifies the influence of court decisions that point the way for responsible administrative action designed to preserve citizens' confidence and support academic freedom and individual rights. (Author/RK)

A method for the direct and continuous observation of behavior as it occurs in the natural environment (classroom) is suggested as an alternative to individual testing and other observational techniques. The method (behavior rates) using a base of movements per minute is seen as increasing the information obtained per unit of assessment time and…

Adaptations of token reinforcement and time out from reinforcement were used for reducing the highly disruptive classroom behavior of a first grade boy. High and low rates of disruptive behavior were paralleled by changes in tardiness from recess behavior thus indicating generalization of conditioning. (Author/CG)

Many school systems are experimenting with new ways of reporting pupil progress. This study monitors parent reaction. (Author)

Systematic observations of learning disabled and normal children suggested that learning disabled children spend significantly less time than normal children in task oriented behavior. (Author)

Explores behavior of student in counseling, and establishes classification of 10 subroles for further study of the nature of counselee. (CJ)

Reports on the use of audiovisual materials as stimuli in counseling. A sample film script and selected student responses to the film are appended. (LS)

The objective of disciplinary counseling is to achieve a balance of interests of both the individual and the group- Parallel to this purpose is the emphasis on personal growth toward acceptance of citizenship responsibilities. A model code for student discipline is presented. (Author/CJ)

Everyday experiences in vocational classes offer innumerable openings to challenge students to become responsible human beings who take pride in their work. Teachers should make a studied effort to build on those opportunities. (Editor/SB)

Describes a system for constructing an index of student and teacher classroom behaviors which may enable an eventual identification of the true relationships between teaching styles and strategies and learning styles and strategies. (AN)

Findings suggest that conditioning a student's attending behavior to a given task seems to affect general adjustment behavior positively and thus decreases disciplinary problems in school. However, it does not seem to have an influence on performance. (Author)