Discusses the importance of teacher attitude and its interconnections with beliefs and teaching behavior. The article introduces a model to explain the gap between statements of intent and the reality of what happens in classrooms. Concludes that beliefs about innovation and its consequences are important in determining behavior and attitude…

Notes that, increasingly, young children with visual impairments are educated in community settings with nondisabled peers. Suggests information for the child care and preschool teacher to facilitate the development of children with visual impairments within inclusive settings. Specific suggestions are provided for addressing environmental…

Investigates the information-seeking behavior of artists by surveying them on their sources for visual, inspirational, and technical information; for current developments in the arts and marketplace; and on their attitudes toward libraries, books, and technology. Artists utilize libraries and print materials unrelated to art and find art scene…

This study investigated the relationship between teacher professionalism and educational process and outcomes, teachers' job attitudes and feelings, and school organizational factors. Surveys of primary principals, teachers, and students in Hong Kong indicated that primary school-level teachers professionalism positively related to students'…

Assesses the present state of the art of educational economics in developing countries. Introduces papers in this special issue that address the roles of organization, incentives, and public (financial) priorities in shaping more efficient, equitable educational outcomes. For economists to influence outcomes, the behavioral relationships shaping…

A middle school teacher describes a situation where a student repeatedly stole money from her desk. Her response was to have a custodian hide, catch the student in the act, then have her suspended. Another teacher and a psychologist present their views of the situation, recommending alternative intervention and discipline. (SM)

Sexual stereotypes and bias are prevalent in U.S. public schools. The paper presents samples of common biased behavior by teachers and offers a quiz for teachers to determine whether they are guilty of gender bias. Suggestions for exposing and changing gender-biased behavior and resources for further information are included. (SM)

Explores the current popular concept of emotional intelligence and discusses its relevance to teaching. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to understand, interpret, and control ones emotions. This is important for teachers, not only in terms of role modeling and classroom management, but also for understanding their students. (MJP)

The focus of this study was the psychological factors predictive of violence in school settings. Examined the psychological factors of impulsivity, empathy, and locus of control together in relation to school-based violence. Specifically sought to determine the extent to which these psychological factors can predict violent behavior by youth…

Discusses ways to cultivate a more peaceful and respectful atmosphere in schools by incorporating developmental, preventive, and multicultural theories into the school environment. Three components are reviewed: (1) traditional conflict resolution learning strategies; (2) curriculum-based efforts designed to help students acquire the life skills…

A three-stage model of academic probation that addresses cognitive, affective, behavioral, and environmental factors is presented. Stages examine precursors to probation (factors inhibiting student performance), reactions to being placed on probation, and coping strategies that predict long-term consequences. A key assumption is that student…

The quality of life of 188 young adults with moderate or severe mental retardation was examined. Young adults who had exited high school had significantly higher overall quality of life scores than did those still attending school. Individuals with community jobs also had significantly higher levels of quality of life. (Contains references.)…

A study compared the global self-concept, academic self-perception, social competence, and behavioral problems of 19 children (ages 8-13) with learning disabilities with their siblings. Although, children with learning disabilities did not differ in global self-concept and academic self-perception, parents rated them as less socially competent and…

Counseling as a related service in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is examined. The type of service options, personnel who may provide services, and legal requirements of IDEA are detailed. Recommendations are provided to schools for providing counseling services to students with emotional and behavioral disorders. (CR)

A study of 150 students, who were referred to school study teams, investigated schools' classification decisions on low IQ students with academic and behavioral problems and found a decline in the identification rates of mild mental retardation. Compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is discussed. (CR)