Evening extension classes for adults were observed for the relative effects of course content, cognitive factors, and affective factors on classroom behaviors of adult learners. The analysis indicated that input (course content) and process variables (cognitive and affective) influenced output variables (student behaviors) in complex ways.…

Judith Martin, author of the syndicated "Miss Manners" column, answers teachers' questions about how to handle children who may have little appreciation for mannerly behavior. While Martin insists that manners must be taught at home, her advice can help teachers deal with some difficult classroom situations. (PP)

A modified multitrait-multimethod validation matrix was generated to evaluate the construct validity of the Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale (RCMAS). Results were consistent with the use of RCMAS as a measure of chronic, manifest anxiety levels in children. Large correlations occurred with other trait measures of anxiety. (Author/PN)

Nineteenth century college literary societies changed U.S. higher education by allowing its members freer access to fresh new ideas and information for the practicalities of the world. It falls to the contemporary composition instructor to inform students about the centrality of style in conscious life. (Author/CM)

Describes a study which measured the attitudes, behavior, and thinking with particular reference to religious development of British students between the ages of 11 and 16. Results show that compassionate attitudes to others are not necessarily part of a religious outlook. Implications for moral education are discussed. (RM)

The efficacy of an applied behavior analysis model for enhancing creativity is reported. The model was implemented through teacher inservice training. Results indicate the positive effects at a much more time- and resource-economical level than methods previously demonstrated. (Author/GK)

Reports the results of a study that examined the relationships among basic skills, choice of assessment mode, and student performance in the general context of student learning strategies. The subjects were first year economics students at a college in Sydney, Australia. (AM)

Describes a British effort to aid the unemployed through a free course in English usage. The article discusses course content, publicity, and program progress. (CT)

Teaching is comprised of a series of skills needed to produce successful lessons. Reinforcement, feedback, lecturing, observation, and demonstration represent only a few of the skills. The segue is an advanced teaching skill which involves modifying the lesson plan, resulting in renewed interest and elimination of off-task behavior. (JN)

The influence of task explanation on strategy transfer was studied. When educable mentally retarded adolescents were trained to rehearse and given a minimal explanation of a directed forgetting task, the majority were found to maintain the strategy on trials identical to rehearsal, but they failed to generalize the strategy in other trials.…

Conventional classroom controls are not working well for teachers today. The answer: low-profile controls, which focus student attention directly on lesson content without unnecessary distractions. (Author)

Appalachians are not necessarily culturally deprived. Rather, they have a culture of their own--different from the mythical middle-America culture. This culture must be understood by teachers working with the "ghetto hillbilly" in order to respond to the needs of an individual child in a society within a society. (Author/KC)

Fourteen guidelines for the proper coordination of physical education volunteers are given. Proper placement and training methods are discussed, and program evaluation objectives are considered. The responsibilities of the volunteer in relation to the teaching and learning process and to the school and community are examined. (JN)

The problem of obtaining reliable descriptions of classroom events is examined. Using sampling theory, the amount of classroom time to be sampled and observed to obtain precise descriptions is analyzed. Results suggest that previous studies of classrooms have used inadequate samples to estimate the behaviors of teachers and students. (JN)

The goal of the Peer Helping Program in the Bayonne (New Jersey) Public Schools is to develop in students a high degree of self-respect, respect for each other, and respect for their school environment. (Author)