Presents hypotheses generated from observational data from schools in Newfoundland and Jamaica on how certain physical conditions in classrooms encourage disorderly behavior there. (JR)

Reports a study in which 38 significant correlations were found between teacher characteristics and children's classroom behavior. (TO)

Describes investigation designed to determine if differences in socio-economic level and sex affect the development of strategies used by first grade students in attempting to solve a scientific problem involving simple machines. (JR)

Article provided an insight into the problems of students in securing their right to disagree and to freely express themselves. (RK)

In an attempt to make more efficient judgements on policies, programs, and services involved in student affairs, the University of Minnesota created a department of Student Life Studies hoping that research would become part of the administrative process for student affairs. (Author/RK)

A whole system of behavioral control surrounds the curriculum material which presumes to control student and teacher behavior at all times. (Author)

The purpose of this study is to assess the utility of applying reinforcement theory to the observational study of pupil-initiated verbalizations within the classroom. (Author)

A model's influence on the creative behavior of 120 fifth-grade children was studied in four variations. (Author)

Results are interpreted in terms of teachers' professional and personal values. (Authors)

How one elementary school calmed down its hectic lunchroom periods. (SP)

Discusses the attributes of the behavior system and a model that suggests the feasibility of the development of a new and required analytic capability for systems of human behavior. (Author/RK)

Article discusses the practice children need in becoming aware of people'a behavior-their own and others-as a basis for understanding and reacting effectively to life situations. (Author/RK)

Specifies Erickson's stages of play, discusses the nature of toys, and suggests that teachers can structure a series of personally meaningful art experiences for their students by taking a fresh look at the play and play-objects of children. (Author/RK)

Presents lesson characteristics that describe inquiry lessons, which are designed to teach students how to learn to think for themselves and develop their own decision making powers. (RK)