The purpose of this study is to determine the problems experienced in the North Cyprus education system, to evaluate them in the context of the opinions of the stakeholders (teachers, principals, assistant principals), and to determine the causes and possible solutions to these problems. Qualitative Research Method was utilized in this study.…

This study was conducted to determine the theme writing skills of Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) students in Pangasinan State University -- Lingayen Campus, Philippines. Its specific problems centered on: (1) the profile of students; (2) the extent of observance of the characteristics of an effective theme to the students as perceived by…

For all students, the academic demands of secondary school are numerous. Students must be able to read and write in a variety of content areas; determine the importance of what is being said by the instructor; take notes in a format that can be used later for review; and keep track of their materials, class requirements, and daily schedules. Most…

Discusses two key components in successful schools which should be applied to alternative schools for at-risk youth: keeping students from failing, and giving students warm, interpersonal support. Some successful strategies include individual curricula and evaluation, evaluation based on progress rather than normative grades, joint projects that…

Twenty-three steps outline the bookkeeping cycle, simplifying the process for students. (BP)

Since school principals are responsible for: providing leadership for the school; managing programs for the social, education, and psychological welfare of students; and ensuring the health and safety of the student body, it was decided that a study of principals' attitudes and understanding of teenage suicide was needed. To examine this issue,…

This annotated bibliography cites nine references on various aspects of early adolescence. (SJL)

Explains the context of the theme issue: the title is from Martin Gold's pioneering research on effective alternative schools for troubled students. The issue revolves around creating a learning atmosphere where no one is rejected, regardless of behavioral problems, and students can get the education they need. (JPS)

Discusses four books that can capture the interest and touch the lives of teenage wrestlers. Asserts that, if teachers understand the wrestler's predicament, they can become part of a supportive network actively showing support for a student-athlete's goals, desires, and interests. (PRA)

Describes a cure for the high school chemistry student with Second Semester Poisoning (SSP), the student disease of apathy which occurs in the spring. Remedy: an outdoor (preferably) demonstration of a series of controlled combustion experiments, with accompanying explanations of the chemistry involved. (MLH)

Describes a dropout prevention program used for eight years in Joliet Township, Illinois, high schools. (MD)

Among secondary school students, (1) although the content of their stated school problems included peer relations and institutional restrictions, the salient content involved teacher affectivity; (2) the quality with which problems were formulated was primarily "egocentric" rather than "socially sensitive"; and (3) content and…

Instead of blaming student academic failure on socioeconomic background, practitioners must identify school-related variables predicting dropouts in their own school. Educators should identify every student dropout during the past five years; examine cumulative folders for grades, absenteeism, and other factors; identify common predictors; and…

Presents Life Space Interview, effective intervention strategy for use during crisis work with troubled students, as it was applied to case of Andy, 14-year-old black male student who had been taunting low-functioning deaf student. Describes Andy's background, the incident itself, and the Life Space Interview. Concludes with instructional comments…

Student poor reading ability is causing major problems in the teaching of business education. Suggestions are offered to overcome the difficulty. (BP)