Self concept development in the child and the child's later ability to cope with life stress are inextricably related. Defines self concept and its three components: perceptual, conceptual, and attitudinal. Discusses the teacher's role in developing the student's self concept. (Author/RK)

Children who are "at risk" of educational handicap, or who are likely to show a poor response to the experience of school require special help and care at the earliest opportunity. Discusses the complex relationships observed between a wide range of conditions, personal and environmental, of a large group of school children, and their subsequent…

Using the Lazarus model, the author presents a reappraisal strategy to help students cope with inadequate, stressful social interactions. Identification of the unsatisfactory situation, generation of alternative interpretations and behaviors, cognitive rehearsal, and new response implementation are described. (Author/HLM)

Death education can help people learn about death, cope with it, and function resourcefully. A well-designed and carefully considered death education program must be made available to all students. It would be a tragic lost opportunity for our educational system if the schools refused to accept the challenge of death education. (Author)

Interdisciplinary approaches can unlock the doors between subjects and help kids blend facts, concepts and skills. (Editor)

Reacts to two articles on school-to-work transitions (also in this issue). Describes how both pieces support a developmental emphasis in school-to-work program implementation and examines some of the factors surrounding vocational issues. Relays personal experiences with vocational counseling and school-to-work activities and makes recommendations…

This article presents results of several studies examining differing perceptions of influential factors on gifted children's development. Parents, teachers, and gifted children were asked what factors, behaviors, and attitudes they saw as contributing to "giftedness." Implications for instruction and assessment are explored. (Author/PB)

The "Student Learning Imperative," as articulated by the American College Personnel Association, is put into context for college activities programming specialists. At its heart is the principle that intentional integration of curricular and cocurricular experiences must be the central focus of campus student affairs functions, based on…

Assesses high school students' levels of dispositional optimism and pessimism, explanatory style and anger in relation to the school setting. Results suggest that anger management programs focusing on cognitive restructuring and related strategies can be a powerful means for reducing aggressive behaviors at school. (Contains 38 references.) (GCP)

Explores the resilience of three gifted Latino high school students who live in the inner city. The sources of their resilience are examined. Implications for resilience in gifted youth are discussed and recommendations are made for nurturing resilience in urban teenagers to ensure greater success in life. (Author/CR)

Investigates student attitudes toward activities that would strengthen their apparent developmental "weaknesses" or areas of less extensive development. Students (N=200) completed measures of psychosocial development and intended program participation. Results show that students preferred programs and services related to developmental…

Argues that universities' complexity challenges the knowledge of those in student affairs with both legal and ethical dilemmas. Claims that student affairs needs to move beyond discussion of ethical codes and apply them to daily work. Professional organizations and preparation programs must be combined to improve ethical training in student…

Describes the development of a university learning center that connects students' out-of-class and in-class experiences. Discusses educational programming and the need to solicit ideas from potential users. Includes guidelines for soliciting proposals and details the center's facilities. Emphasizes that this model can be adapted to other…

Describes how a group of Asian high-school students in an English-as-a-Second-Language humanities class begin the school year reproducing information and looking for definitions, and end the school year having found their own voices. (SR)

Discusses research related to the impact of residence hall programs on student learning. Examines the educational potential of residence halls and suggests ways to develop community. Reviews 19 programs focusing on student learning, grouped under approaches such as faculty involvement, first-year experience, theme housing, residential colleges,…