Reports the results of a quasi-experimental study designed to assess the effects of values development lessons on students' self-reported attitudes and behaviors. Results showed that the 48 10- to 15-year-old students involved in the study improved in the behavioral measure but not on the self-report scales. (JDH)

Six- and seven-year-old children in Soviet Georgia learned the Russian language in prolonged day programs by means of experimental teaching techniques. The teaching methods involved two major principles: (1) only Russian was used throughout the teaching/learning situation; and (2) instruction was through children's "nonlearning"…

By using analogies, artists and engineers have made many imaginative creations; moreover, when ninth-grade vocational students received training in synectics (an analogy-based technique) there was a highly significant increase in their originality and elaboration (Torrance creative-thinking tests), and their approach to shop projects and careers…

Describes a method for helping children with learning disorders to improve their academic performance. (RK)

The need to improve classroom atmosphere is questioned by scarcely anyone, but what causes hostility and conflicts in student-teacher relationships may not be equally clear. This article examines the problem and holds out the promise that some help may be on the way for vocational teachers. (Editor)

Social skills instruction is one way of increasing the likelihood that exceptional children will interact more positively and be accepted by nonhandicapped children. Several social skill training techniques are described. (CJ)

Offers an explanation of the causes for student misbehavior and reviews the alternative approaches to classroom discipline. (WD)

Methods for encouraging student questions and replying to them are discussed. (JD)

Describes a four-part journal format for use by students in an interpersonal communication course. The four parts are (1) student assessment of skills; (2) goals; (3) strategies for implementation of goals; and (4) review. (JMF)

It is necessary to understand the intention of a teacher in a specific situation if the behaviors of the teacher and student are to be fully understood. The interactive nature of teaching emphasizes the need for an understanding of the role of feedback in teaching methods. (JN)

A report is given of a study on how young children develop social skills in situations where rules are adapted to the flow of conversation. (JD)

A comparative analysis of student-centered and teacher-centered instruction in two undergraduate college courses in educational psychology supported findings regarding learning and attitudinal differences favoring student-centered course sections over teacher-centered sections. (JD)

Asserts that members of cartels have tremendous incentives to cheat on production limits to maximize profits. Describes a classroom activity in which grading an examination using a "curve" permits students to establish "cartels." Provides instructions on how the activity is used in the classroom. (CFR)

Offers techniques for teachers to become more acquainted with students and their different personality types. Lists factors that may contribute to why a child is difficult in class and discusses some of the different kinds of atmospheres that can be generated in order to make the classroom a more peaceful place. (CW)