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Grigorenko, Elena L.; Hart, Lesley; Hein, Sascha; Kovalenko, Julia; Naumova, Oxana Yu. – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2019
In this article we present a summary of the literature on the associations between learning difficulties/disabilities and juvenile delinquency. This literature is almost a hundred years old, but, although reportedly demonstrating the low academic achievement-delinquency connection, contains numerous unanswered questions regarding the frequency,…
Descriptors: Correlation, Learning Problems, Juvenile Justice, Learning Disabilities
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Filges, Trine; Smedslund, Geir; Jørgensen, Anne-Marie Klint – Research on Social Work Practice, 2018
Objective: This review evaluates the effectiveness of Active Labour Market Programme (ALMP) participation on employment status for unemployment insurance recipients. Methods and Analysis: We followed Campbell Collaboration guidelines to conduct a systematic review. Results: A total of 73 studies met the inclusion criteria and were critically…
Descriptors: Labor Market, Unemployment, Guidelines, Insurance
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Gilbert, Dorie J.; Held, Mary Lehman; Ellzey, Janet L.; Bailey, William T.; Young, Laurie B. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2015
This article reviews the literature on challenges faced by engineering faculty in educating their students on community-engaged, sustainable technical solutions in developing countries. We review a number of approaches to increasing teaching modules on social and community components of international development education, from adding capstone…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Social Work, Interdisciplinary Approach, Teaching Methods
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Brackney, Dana E.; Cutshall, Michael – Journal of School Nursing, 2015
Childhood obesity and the early development of type 2 diabetes (T2 DM) place students at risk for chronic health problems. The school nurse is uniquely situated to promote school health initiatives that influence health behavior. The purpose of this review was to determine effective nonpharmacological interventions for prevention of T2 DM in…
Descriptors: Prevention, Diabetes, Youth Problems, Youth Programs
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Vesely, Colleen K.; Ewaida, Marriam; Anderson, Elaine A. – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2014
The cultural competence of 13 parenting education programs for Latino families with young children was examined in this study. Based on our analyses, we make several recommendations for improving the cultural competence and effectiveness of parenting education programs for Latino families with young children. Specifically, we recommend the…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Parent Education, Hispanic Americans, Program Effectiveness
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Taasoobshirazi, Gita; Carr, Martha – Educational Research Review, 2008
This paper reviews and critiques the existing research on a widely recommended instructional approach called context-based physics, which involves placing physics material within a real-life context in an attempt to improve student motivation, problem solving, and achievement. Described first are the problems that exist with traditional physics…
Descriptors: Physics, Problem Solving, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Reclaiming Children and Youth: Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1998
Discusses three programs in which efforts are focused on reaching students with emotional and behavioral problems. The programs range from school-based partnerships and alternative schools to community programs. These programs address the needs of students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. (Author/MKA)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Children, Community Programs
Johnston, Lloyd D.; O'Malley, Patrick M.; Schulenberg, John E.; Bachman, Jerald G. – Online Submission, 2006
Monitoring the Future is an ongoing program of research intended to assess the changing lifestyles, values, and preferences of American youth. This publication, from the occasional paper series, describes a study that monitors drug use and potential explanatory factors among American secondary school students, college students, and young adults.…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Drug Use, Social Indicators, Organizational Objectives
Short, Paula M. – 1988
Background for this monograph comes from a study of in-school suspension programs conducted in schools in North Carolina. Chapter 1 focuses on the effectively disciplined school in terms of a total school perspective and the characteristics of a well-disciplined school. Chapter 2 addresses three categories of administrative discipline strategies:…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Discipline, Discipline Policy, Discipline Problems
Gallman, Dorothy – 2001
Threats to teachers and students and acts of violence cause disruption in the normal functions of a typical school day by obstructing the learning process. Security in schools is a major concern. In the last few years, new research and procedures have expanded the issues of school violence. Studies have been conducted on the relationship between…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Descriptions
France, Joseph B. – 1986
This paper summarizes reports and research on the homeless in the United States, presents findings of a survey of Red Cross chapters on services to the homeless, and describes programs for the homeless of selected Red Cross chapters. Section 1 discusses definitions of homelessness and methodologies used to count homeless people. The homeless are…
Descriptors: Community Problems, Community Services, Economically Disadvantaged, Family Violence Shelters
Medick, Jean M. – 1979
This guide involves a synthesis of three inservice models (Glasser's Reality Therapy, Gordon's Teacher Effectiveness Training, and Focus) with the author's knowledge of and experiences with teaching to develop an effective classroom strategy for helping students. This guide concentrates on strategies for dealing with three problem behaviors:…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Child Responsibility
Corfman, Eunice, Ed. – 1979
Science Monographs, published by the National Institute of Mental Health, are book-length, integrative state-of-the-art reviews, critical evaluations of findings, or program assessments of current research on topics related to the NIMH mandate. This set of articles concentrate on mental illness in the family. "Depression and Low-Income,…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Autism, Depression (Psychology), Developmental Disabilities
Goyette, Cherie A.; And Others – 1978
Written as a practical manual for human service providers at the local level, this guide discusses the interpersonal nature of coordination, gives historical background on the problems of program coordination at the federal level, and provides a detailed checklist for implementing coordination efforts among local agencies. Proposed techniques are…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Agency Cooperation, Communication Problems, Cooperative Planning
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Stark, Robin; Mandl, Heinz – Educational Research and Evaluation, 2007
The discussion of the gap between theory and practice has a long tradition in educational psychology and especially in research on learning and instruction. Starting with a short analysis of more or less elaborated approaches focusing on this problem, a complex procedure called "integrative research approach", specialized in reducing the gap…
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Educational Psychology, Theory Practice Relationship, Research Methodology
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