Presents observations on the negative behavior of school children, offers a rationale for the development of a failure identity, and provides practical ideas for helping children move to feelings of success and positive identity. Empathy and a willingness to realign adult expectations are suggested. (Author/LKS)

Compared the effectiveness of a school-home note with and without response cost on the disruptive and on-task behavior of three preadolescents. Inclusion of response cost was associated with marked improvements in attentiveness and stabilization of disruptive behavior as compared with that obtained with a traditional school-home note. (LKS)

Attitudes and practices regarding child physical punishment were surveyed in Santiago (Chile) with 423 parents from 2 public schools and 104 parents from a private Catholic school, 98 private school students in grades 7 and 8, and 84 state school students. Results showed a high prevalence of physical punishment and a high proportion of students…

Japanese schools succeed in promoting student achievement because they meet children's human needs, thereby fostering strong, positive emotional bonds between child and school. Several factors make Japanese schools extraordinarily responsive, including their whole-child, values-rich pedagogy; caring, supportive community; group orientation; and…

This article argues that in an increasingly multicultural society, liberal education is more important than ever, and that ethnic studies are a significant contribution to the college curriculum. Because ethnic studies faculty have been drawn from other disciplines, programs have not become independent academic units, rendering them weak. A deeper…

College administrators may use state and federal law and disciplinary policy to prevent selling and/or purchasing prefabricated term papers. The federal government may enjoin term-paper companies' activities involving use of the mails for fraudulent purposes. States may enjoin sale of term papers violating education or criminal codes. (MSE)

Suggests the idea of having students and parents sign a statement that identifies the teacher's expectations for the students about discipline and classroom management to improve discipline. Provides an example statement. (MDH)

Legal questions related to extracurricular activities include the following: (1) students "right" to participate; (2) kinds of fees or insurance requirements; (3) regulation of contracts and finances; (4) membership policies acceptable in light of Title IX's prohibition on sex discrimination; (5) reduction of risk of tort liability; and…

It is argued that ethics should be taught in general and subject-specific curricula in Australian universities and that recent developments in Australia give ethics-enhanced priority. Current initiatives and specific administrative and instructional issues are discussed. An interdisciplinary approach to applied ethics instruction is advocated over…

Six periods in the evolution of nursing are described: the early period (1860-1900); focus on practice, service, and specialization (1900-49); initiation of research (1950-59); research expansion and theory initiation (1960-79); the integration of practice, research, and theory (1980-89); and the near future (1990-2000). Nursing administration is…

Describes a framework of techniques teachers used to manage elementary physical education students and foster pupil self-control. Audiotapes and interviews resulted in development of the Physical Education Pupil Control Inventory. Facilitating self-control involved selecting tutorial control techniques, using indirect technique forms, and…

Although teachers can gain as much as students from practicing conflict resolution procedures, they often remain unconvinced about benefits unless they actually try them. Drawing on experimental programs in Pittsburgh and New York City, this article describes the basics of moving adults from conflict to collaboration. Morton Deutsch's sidebar…

Reports a study that explored the role of educational attainment in job promotion. Considers the effects of years of schooling, academic credentials, college quality, and college major upon employee advancement within a large U.S. insurance company. Concludes that educational attainment that conveys relevant job skills is most likely to lead to…

Discusses a study that examined the vocational role of second-language learning, specifically with reference to access to foreign-language specialist literature for higher degree research purposes. (11 references) (GLR)

Notes that corporal punishment in schools is legal in 26 states and that southern states are leaders in its use. States that legislators have passed initiatory limitations to curtail paddling, and organizations have been formed to advocate its eradication. Concludes that awareness of futility of such chastisement and that alternative forms of…