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Schmuck, Richard A. – 1987
When school psychologists adopt an organization development perspective they are acting on a cluster of related concepts: (1) that because schools are social organizations, school effectiveness depends on the school's organizational culture; (2) that attempts to institute educational reforms only work when the reforms and the school culture mesh;…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Organizational Change

Mowling, Claire M.; Brock, Sheri J.; Eiler, Kim K.; Rudisill, Mary E. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2004
A fundamental characteristic of a successful physical education program is that the students are interested and motivated to learn the intended objectives. Unfortunately, in many cases, students begin losing interest in physical education as they progress through school. In order to better understand this phenomenon, the authors explored the…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Middle School Students, Positive Reinforcement, Classroom Techniques