The behavior identification format was developed as an aid for the observation, identification, and recording of work and work-related behavior which may limit or enhance the employment opportunities of the vocational rehabilitation client. A rating system consists of a series of judgements which are made regarding the client's behavior as they…

This talk, presented at a symposium sets forth the concepts which the author believes provide the basis for deciding appropriate behavior in group settings. He also considers the functioning of the counselor in a social context, since traditional concepts of agency policy and the role of the counselor as a change agent now are undergoing rapid…

This teachers guide in behavior modification is divided into five chapters. Chapter one, "Describing Behavior," presents methods for specifying behaviors in precise wording, labeling behavior, and deciding on the target behavior (behavior designated for modification). Chapter two, "Measuring Behavior," describes and illustrates by means of graphs…

Hoping to clarify partially some of the questions relating to talent development, occupational allocation, adaptability of workers, training of workers, worker satisfactions and performance, a search of related literature was conducted by dividing the material into five major categories: (1) technology, (2) organizational structure, (3)…

The authors report on procedures used to develop and evaluate behaviorally-based performance appraisal checklists for skilled university support personnel. (Editor/JT)

A picture inventory symbolically portraying two alternative value systems in a preschool setting was administered to 172 mothers and 66 female teachers of preschool children. Differences were found between the behavioral expectations of teachers and mothers who were either non-Anglo, working class, or both, but not between teachers and Anglo…

Suggests a need in the classroom for order but not repression, that the teacher has a specific role to fulfill but not that of autocrat, that learning involves work but also interest and relevance, and that student behavior sometimes needs to be modified but that spontaneity and freedom of expression are to be valued. (Author/RK)

After reporting the results of a survey of vocational teacher attitudes toward handicapped individuals, the author discusses the importance and implications of teacher attitude toward mainstreaming the handicapped. Viewing the teacher as a behavior model, the author points out the major factors influencing attitudes, describes methods for changing…

This paper is concerned with methods, problems, uses, and misuses of measurement of children's moral development. It shows how such educational programs are shaped by the measurements they use, and suggests using real-life situations instead of hypothetical ones in teaching social values to children. (Author/BP)

The Taylor Committee has this week proposed fundamental changes in the way schools are run. In this official shortened version of the full report the chairman, Tom Taylor, spells out in detail the conclusions and recommendations of the committee, as well as the reasons on which they were based. (Editor)

Data gathered by means of questionnaires for 1965, 1970, and 1975 from students are used to ascertain the extent to which sexual behavior and attitudes have changed. Evidence suggests the premarital sexual revolution which was reported to have begun during the late 1960's has actually accelerated during the 1970's. (Author)

Talk time and eye contact are the most important variables used by peers to judge heterosocial skill in college women. Other variables peers use include attractiveness, skill, anxiety, conversational guidance, listening ability, smoothness of response, smiles, and gestures. These variables replicate across sexes. (BJV)

The evolution of values and standards of behavior as they relate to the body in culture are examined, especially in light of recent trends toward recognition of the natural and the spontaneous, the positive value placed on sexuality, and at the same time, narcissism and emphasis on youth. (MSE)

Six steps are provided for addressing the problem of student misconduct: (1) developing a well-publicized districtwide program, (2) creating a task force to develop a misconduct management handbook for teachers, (3) soliciting reactions, (4) field testing the draft, (5) revising the handbook, and (6) followup. (TE)

This article describes 12 major components--grouped into philosophical, organizational, and operational categories--that should be included in planning and initiating an effective school discipline system. (Author/JW)