A review of the major schools of thought related to disciplinary techniques. (Author)

The functioning of a new instrument for measuring behaviors in physical education classes is explained. (JD)

Characteristics and management of the passive aggressive child in classroom situations are presented in the article. (PHR)

Three behavioral approaches to the management of behavior problems in the classroom are discussed. (PHR)

Urges community psychologists to act as behavioral ecological matchmakers--a role entailing identifying individuals or groups desiring behavioral change and linking the target participants with networks of settings analyzed previously as facilitating the specified changes. (Author/DB)

A young child with cerebral palsy was observed concurrently using four methods of data collection--a participating master teacher, a participating intern teacher, a nonparticipant observer, and videotape recordings--which were then compared. The findings indicated that a highly trained and experienced participant observer can furnish more than…

Suggests some ways that teachers can establish and maintain appropriate behavior in preschool children in day care centers. (MP)

A study of the behavior of sixth graders tutoring younger children indicated that the tutors' verbal and nonverbal behavior tended to reflect the performance of the tutee. (Editor/JD)

This article focuses on classroom behavior in the People's Republic of China. (MM)

Increased research and scholarship into the teaching and learning of physical education is examined along with some recent trends in teacher education programs. The focus of current research is highlighted, and a number of specific suggestions are made for future research efforts. (JMF)

Behavior of preschoolers was studied with respect to five factors: verbally-abusive interaction, activity-toy play, avoidance, negative affect-agression, and desire-to-leave-a-crowded-room. Under high density conditions, more girls exhibited reduced activity level and toy involvement, along with increased negative feelings, than boys. (MA)

Describes objectives and activities of a humane education program to teach kindergarten students to respect animals. Activities include daily manners practice, observation of nature, bringing animals to the classroom, field trips, and organizing a be kind to animals week. For journal availability, see SO 505 454. (Author/DB)

Suggests a new philosophy and set of procedures which excludes punishment as a way of correcting low-level performance and student behavior. (Author/RK)

Recalls the hostile reception given to the Nippers series a decade ago. (Editor)

Records some rather different impressions of the Chinese school system from those of many foreign visitors. (Editor)