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Assessing Teacher Opinion on the Inclusion of Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties into Mainstream School Classes
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Hind, Kristie; Larkin, Rebecca; Dunn, Andrew K. – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2019
This study used a mixed methods approach to determine mainstream teachers' attitudes towards inclusion of children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) considering the influence of age, experience, qualifications and the support they receive. The study further considered whether there was a link between attitudes and…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Opinions, Inclusion, Mainstreaming
The State of Homeless Children in the United States
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Kabler, Brenda; Weinstein, Elana – Communique, 2009
Across America, the numbers of homeless children and families are growing as a result of many factors including the recent economic crisis, home foreclosures, and natural disasters. Because of an increase in the number of homeless children throughout the United States, this population has unmet needs that can be targeted in school settings under…
Descriptors: Natural Disasters, Homeless People, School Psychologists, Disadvantaged Youth
Teachers' Ratings of Social Competence of Children with High Versus Low Levels of Depressive Symptoms.
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Shah, Farhana; Morgan, Sam B. – Journal of School Psychology, 1996
Examined the relationship between children's self-ratings of depressive symptoms and teachers' ratings of the children's situational social competence. Results show that teachers rated those children who reported high levels of depressive symptoms as having more problems in social competence when compared to children who reported low levels of…
Descriptors: Children, Depression (Psychology), Elementary Education, Interpersonal Competence
Behavioral Considerations Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury
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Mayfield, Joan; Homack, Susan – Preventing School Failure, 2005
Children who sustain traumatic brain injury (TBI) can experience significant cognitive deficits. These deficits may significantly impair their functioning in the classroom, resulting in the need for academic and behavioral modifications. Behavior and social problems can be the direct or indirect result of brain injury. Difficulties in paying…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Educational Environment, Behavior Problems, Assistive Technology
Overcoming Attention Deficit Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Adults. Fourth Edition
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Jordan, Dale R. – PRO-ED, Inc., 2006
Previously published as "Attention Deficit Disorder: ADHD and ADD Syndromes," this popular book is now in its fourth edition. It provides up-to-date research and more complete explanations of how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) interfere with classroom learning, behavior at home, job…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Job Performance, Family Life, Brain
EFFECTS OF CHILDREN'S SOCIAL POWER AND INTELLIGENCE ON THEIR INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS.
VAN EGMOND, ELMER; ZANDER, ALVIN – 1957
THE EFFECTS OF TWO DETERMINANTS, INTELLIGENCE AND DEGREE OF A PERSON'S SOCIAL POWER, WHICH AFFECT SOCIAL RELATIONS WERE EXAMINED IN THIS STUDY. THE LATTER REFERS TO THE ABILITY TO INFLUENCE THE BEHAVIOR AND BELIEFS OF OTHERS. THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE WAS TO DESCRIBE AND EXPLAIN CAUSES FOR THE TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS USED BY CHILDREN WITH DIFFERENT…
Descriptors: Children, Classroom Environment, Females, Group Testing