In a French study based on Spanish research, the communicative effectiveness and grammatical accuracy of foreign language students in generating appropriate classroom questions was investigated. Despite language differences, similarities were found in communication errors, especially incorrect interrogative words and structures, verb tenses and…

In 1974, 1979, and 1986, college students completed questionnaires regarding their sexual philosophies, behavior, relationships, self-perceived attractiveness, relationship with parents, use of drugs and alcohol, attitudes toward marriage and abortion, and other issues. Found that sexual behavior increased dramatically from 1974 to 1979, and then…

Achievement test score data of students in grades five and seven in a modern school building and in an older facility were compared. Allowing for socioeconomic differences, students in the modern building scored higher than students in the older building. (MLF)

Describes Calgary's Behavior Intervention Centre (BIC), which provides short and long term counseling and teaching services to disruptive elementary and junior high school students and their parents. Discusses psychological assessment, family counseling, and school reintegration strategies contributing to BIC's 81 percent success rate. (SV)

Many medical schools have developed written expectations for their students that contain both cognitive and noncognitive academic criteria. Criteria included: honesty, professional behavior, dedication to learning, appearance, respect for law, respect for others, confidentiality, aid to others, substance abuse, and financial responsibility.…

Several exclusionary discipline practices used with handicapped learners are described. A survey of 253 principals identified the variability of disciplinary practices, as a function of geographic region, community size, principal's sex and years of experience, grade level, differential rules for handicapped and nonhandicapped students, and types…

The article reviews broad characteristics of levels systems, classroom structures consisting of four to six levels of behavioral, academic, and social expectations and the criteria for moving from one level to another. Three sample systems are presented along with step-by-step procedures for developing a levels system for behavior disordered…

Examined academic and behavioral problems as a function of two dimensions by which rejection may vary over time: chronicity and temporal proximity. Suggests that all levels of rejection were associated with greater absenteeism from school, and more chronic and proximal experiences of rejection were associated with elevated externalizing behavior…

Describes how to become a better writing teacher, discussing strategies for students who do not finish their work, how to help children from other cultures write in their first language and in English, and how to help children with good ideas but poor writing and spelling skills. A game to help children understand conventions is included. (SM)

Examines the appropriateness of using the word monogamy in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) education, identifying basic concepts within prescriptive messages about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); reviewing definitions, applications, and interpretations of monogamy in the literature; presenting a content analysis of sexuality and…

When teachers set a standard and model courteous behavior, students learn that good manners are aspects of caring and respect. The paper presents class activities that put courtesy in context, including role playing, creating comic strips, reading appropriate books, and creating a paper chain marking courteous behavior by the students. (SM)

Discusses a case study in which the cognitive monitoring moves of a pair of preservice elementary education teachers were examined during cooperative problem-solving tasks. Concludes that assuming different roles during the problem-solving experience can be an effective strategy and a potentially helpful learning experience. (31 references) (MDH)

Discusses the negative aspects of publicly praising children's positive behavior, noting that, although on the surface praise seems to be an effective technique, it works superficially and temporarily. Suggests that a more productive method would be to support what children have done and at the same time help them to evaluate themselves. Proposes…

Summarizes 6 recent studies of students in grades K-8 that examined learning effects of the following: reading stories to young children, student cooperative behaviors, teaching a keyword mnemonic technique to learning-disabled students, interrogative elaborative activity during reading, retention in grade, and a behavior management program for…

Asserts that alcohol abuse is a major problem in Russian schools with as many as 70-75% of 11th graders being heavy drinkers. Maintains that there is a need for a unified, coordinated, goal-oriented antialcohol program in elementary and secondary grades. Presents suggested lesson plans with accompanying teacher background information for grades…