Results suggest that (1) sexism in the classroom may be a "male disease," affecting perceptions and classroom climate and (2) student coping behaviors such as daydreaming and hiding feelings are used only in the classes of male professors. (PD)

Using the diary as the data-gathering instrument and a sample of 25 students, answers were sought to questions on ways students use teaching materials provided to them, especially in relation to use of time, range of materials consulted, self-assessment activities undertaken, and sequence in which materials were studied (8 references). (Author/MBR)

A cost effective intervention method was designed to demonstrate the practical implementation of classroom social skills training. Subjects were identified as withdrawn by the teacher. Social skills intervention was begun after a pretest observation. Behavioral change indicative of improved targeted social skills was noted at posttest…

Strategies that decreased school disruption and increased safety in a large urban high school are listed. Identified as major factors in maintaining a positive school climate are good student-teacher relations and a responsive curriculum reflecting student needs and interests and the changing emphases of society. (MJL)

If music subjects are to maintain respect amidst a national atmosphere of accountability and a concern for basics, students' music performance must be evaluated. A pupil evaluation form is presented. Evaluated are music skills, concepts, student participation, student conduct, and unique contributions. (RM)

Pupils from both scular and religious public schools were compared with regard to cognitive morality and actual moral behavior. Results show low correlation among various measures of moral cognition and moral behavior. Religious subjects exhibited higher levels of moral reasoning, but resisted temptation less on a test of actual cheating behavior.…

Offers 12 steps for increasing students' self-directedness and "time on task" in the classroom and displays the positive results of a recent study in an unspecified California high school that examined the effects of individualized inclass "calendars" designed to meet the needs of various types of students. (JBM)

This article's review of recent educational materials dealing with mental health and the classroom includes research into school setting and organization, early detection and remediation, curriculum, and teaching and counseling. The authors also describe a model program in Memphis, Tennessee, and offer various steps for teaching social skills.…

A questionnaire given to parents, teachers, and principals of middle-school students shows general consistency among the three groups in ranking student behavior problems--except on student use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, which is ranked high by parents but low by school authorities. (JW)

To examine the effects of advancing ninth graders to some form of high school, a suburban Midwestern school district was studied for ninth graders' perceptions of the senior-high environment, noting also their participation in school activities and the use of controlled substances. (JW)

Examined sex differences in science/mathematics achievement and preparation of students (N=269 males; N=239 females), following their performance and participation during high school and college. Indicates that women took fewer science/mathematics courses than men but performed at a higher level in both high school and college. Other results are…

Background: Deviant behavior on the computer and the Internet is rising as technology use increases (Hollinger, 1996b ; Power, 2000; Vatis, 2000). Recently, there has been an increase in the number of high tech crimes by adolescents. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (2005), teens have gone high tech with old fashion bullying, stalking…

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers program has supported after-school programs since 1998. Research on the effects of after-school programs has been inconclusive, leading to an ongoing debate about the effects of after-school programs. To examine the implementation of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers after-school program and…

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) mandates that schools receiving federal Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Community (SDFSC) funds conduct an anonymous teacher survey of the incidence of, prevalence of, and attitudes related to drug use and violence. To meet this NCLB mandate, the California Department of Education (CDE) funded the development of the…

This book presents highlights from the February 2004 Forum. It is a highly informative resource on the discussions of implementing and maintaining student support systems in different environments. It provides perspectives on helping to achieve student success for students with emotional and behavioral problems.