This study examined the relationship between intelligence and delinquency in 157 youth convicted of serious crimes. Few of the delinquents obtained high scores on intelligence testing; most were of below average intelligence. Highly intelligent delinquents shared a history of troubled family backgrounds, school behavior problems, substance abuse,…

Randomized adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder to 8-10 sessions of behavior management training (n=20), problem-solving and communication training (n=21), or structural family therapy (n=20). All treatments resulted in significant reductions in negative communication, conflicts, and anger during conflicts and improved ratings…

Provides introduction to special section of journal on new ideas about how to analyze change. Reviews Rogosa's (1988) myths of longitudinal research. Includes overview of other articles in the section that emphasizes what is new and improved in design and analysis of change. (Author/NB)

Separate field of special education needs to continue evolution toward eventual merger with general education. Pete Idstein's December 1993 "Kappan" article, "Swimming against the Mainstream," is an example of systemic weaknesses reflecting need to devise more substantial system of education for all. Like Ronald Doe, too many students and teachers…

Resident assistants (n=117) on three rural campuses assessed frequency of occurrence and their preparedness for resolving 11 resident student problem areas and checked the skills they used to resolve these problems. Findings showed that training programs helped respondents address some issues and experience and maturity aided in the resolution of…

Although it is important to recognize that all children can learn, teachers cannot ignore the family-related problems students bring to class. Helping students to become whole people socially and emotionally contributes to their academic development. (SK)

Describes a study that investigates the difficulties students have with word problems and aims to find out what can be done to help students achieve some success with word problems while working independently. Concludes that a problem-solving approach to teaching mathematics and word problems is beneficial. Contains 20 references. (ASK)

Girls with externalizing problems are especially vulnerable to depression in adolescence due to onset of puberty, increased social pressure, and the gender paradox of comorbidity. Families, educators, and practitioners can help address depression, a common underlying symptom of emotional problems in girls, through awareness, identification, and…

Represents a college professor's view of children doing math after seven consecutive years of working with approximately 150 children solving word problems. (ASK)

Presents a scenario about a planet that uses problem based learning to teach evolution and ecology to freshman biology students. (YDS)

Examines the problem-based perspective and the pedagogy of problem-based learning. Outlines alternative philosophical perspectives for professional education. (SK)

This case study examines the application of problem-based learning to the teaching of introductory instructional design (ISD). Suggests that ISD is a dynamic process of problem understanding and problem solution and that ISD instruction should therefore focus more on the problem attributes and not on the generality of the systems approach model.…

A leader in the education of troubled children identifies issues for the future. They include: (1) recognizing emotional and behavior disorders as a disability; (2) enhancing multicultural education with knowledge about commonalties; and (3) basing practices on scientific knowledge. Proposes organizing professional practice around the Circle of…

Teachers should engage in active, collaborative, creative problem solving with their colleagues and students when developing solutions to common behavioral problems. Children communicate through their behaviors and need to learn more positive alternatives. Teachers should help students make successful transitions, create a sense of control, follow…

Presents initial findings of research into problems encountered by recently appointed (Welsh) primary headteachers. Focuses on findings from a 1994 study exploring headteachers' perceptions of three categories of problems: internal, external, and staffing-related. Internal and staffing problems posed the most serious challenges for beginning…