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Peer reviewedPopov, V. A. – Russian Education and Society, 1992
Asserts that prevention of social deviation is a major goal of contemporary Russian education. Discusses preventive pedagogy and whether it can be transformed into a systematic effort to reduce antisocial behavior. Concludes that preventive pedagogy must be linked with criminology, sociology, and other behavioral sciences if it is to succeed. (CFR)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behaviorism, Comparative Education, Delinquency Prevention
Peer reviewedWynne, Edward A.; Walberg, Herbert J. – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
The recommendations set forth in "Developing Character: Transmitting Knowledge," a recent statement signed by prominent scholars and educators, are reviewed here for principals. The statement focuses on the importance of education for character development. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Behavior Problems, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedPereira, Carolyn – Update on Law-Related Education, 1994
Asserts that school violence is a major educational problem and reflects the increased violence in society. Examines responses by administrators and boards of education to school violence. Categorizes school policies regarding violence into deterrence, prevention, and treatment and discusses their effectiveness. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Problems, Boards of Education
Peer reviewedLevin, B.; Levin, M. – Russian Education and Society, 1992
Asserts that alcohol and drug abuse among Russian adolescents and young adults is a social disaster. Reviews results of study of parents and teachers which indicates that drugs and alcohol are considered major problems in Russian schools. Finds that both teachers and parents believe that parental use of alcohol is a primary factor in student…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Education, Antisocial Behavior, Delinquency Causes
Peer reviewedBos, K. Tj.; And Others – British Educational Research Journal, 1992
Reports on a study of absenteeism and truancy in 36 secondary schools in 4 large Dutch cities. Found that students in vocationally oriented schools had higher rates of truancy. Also found that non-Dutch (ethnic minority) pupils had higher rates of absenteeism and truancy. (CFR)
Descriptors: Attendance Patterns, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedIsaicheva, N. D. – Russian Education and Society, 1992
Reports on a study of 640 Russian secondary students and 140 teachers on their attitudes about schools and schooling. Finds that both students and teachers agree that the primary goal of education should be to transmit the culture and prepare people for decision making. Also finds that forced participation in extracurricular programs caused…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Decision Making, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedJenkins, Patricia H. – Sociology of Education, 1995
Reports on a study of the effects of personal characteristics, family involvement, and ability grouping on school participation and commitment. Finds that decreasing levels of school commitment are associated with increasing rates of school crime, misconduct, and nonattendance. (CFR)
Descriptors: Attendance, Crime, Delinquency, Delinquency Causes
