Using data from the National Assessment of Economic Education Survey, investigates how goal agreement between student and teacher influenced students' attitudes and desire to study more economics. Likens students to consumers and suggests course content should reflect student preference. Method for statistical model is appended. (CH)

Evaluated impact of abstinence promotion program targeting sixth and seventh graders. After being exposed to 6 program sessions focusing on self-esteem, communication skills, peer pressure, and teaching value that sex should be confined to marriage, only change shown by 191 participants but not by 129 controls was increase in precoital sexual…

Attitudes of ninth grade students and teachers in Denmark toward using condoms for protection against acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) were studied. Results indicate that information on "safe sex" had been understood, but that pupil behavior has not been satisfactory from the perspective of disease prevention. (SM)

Current literature on time-related research in sport pedagogy is discussed in four general areas: conceptualization of time, measurement of time, how time is spent in physical education and sport settings, and unknown elements of time-related events. A six-item agenda for further research on time in sport pedagogy is suggested. (IAH)

A University of Michigan policy barred harassment or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, handicapped, or Vietnam-veteran status. It was declared unconstitutional because it violated First Amendment rights. University officials may rewrite policy or…

Studies the attitudes of 271 high school students and seven teachers to determine the sources of classroom misbehavior. Concludes that sanctions on student behavior have little impact while an orderly school environment may have the greatest effect. (FMW)

Describes a study that asked teachers and student-teachers to nominate their most noticeable pupils regarding ability, achievement, behavior, and teacher's preoccupation with them, as defined in eight school-related categories. Findings indicate that boys are perceived as the majority of salient students. (JS)

A study of 683 first graders in Baltimore (Maryland) examined the effects of the amount of children's kindergarten experience on first-grade performance. It appears that kindergarten contributes more to cognitive improvement rather than socialization. (TJH)

Stresses the usefulness of teaching the arts, especially drama, in classes for behaviorally disordered students. Discusses the problems created by a lack of time, money, trained teachers, and the demand for a back to the basics curriculum. Concludes that inclusion of drama in curriculum can reap many benefits for troubled youth. (KO)

Presents the background, methodology and results of a controlled study of student achievement and behavior comparing a traditional teacher-centered class to one in which students participated in cooperative learning. Reports the results for academic achievement as inconclusive and on-task behavior as significantly better for the cooperative…

Describes an eighth grade reading teacher's program which involved students visiting elderly adults in nursing homes. Argues that the experience provided the context for students to deal with responsibility in a realistic setting, and that the positive circumstances encouraged them to share their experiences in oral and written form. (RS)

Certain characteristics, behavioral traits, and ethical qualities are essential for principals' effectiveness. Expediency and effectiveness rarely coexist. Through daily acts of omission and commission, principals profoundly affect what is valued in schools. Some guiding principles are outlined, along with sample situations (parent-teacher…

Explains the two dominant conceptualizations of freedom--positive and negative--in the history of Western social and political thought, applies them to how public and private colleges interpret and judge student behavior, and offers a model of interpretation that incorporates both definitions more fully into student affairs practice. (Author)

Asserts that many beginning teachers or faculty members have similar misconceptions about teaching and students. Presents and discusses six recommendations for beginning instructors of history. Concludes by describing three changes in higher education that have occurred during the past decade. (CFR)

Reports on a study of two introductory sociology courses to determine whether informal writing assignments can aid learning. Finds that requiring students to keep journals did not significantly improve performance on essay tests. Asserts that teachers may be justified in requiring attendance as a strategy for increased learning. (CFR)