Suggests teaching techniques to develop children's insights about human relations. (MM)

The teacher cannot existentially know the subjective consciousness of the student--what he is conscious of, how he is structuring the present in terms of past experiences, what exact meaning he gives to phenomena, or what his intentions are for future action. This has resulted in an excessive reliance on the use of power in the educational…

Rather than concern themselves with the professional behavior of potential lawyers and with preparing them for bar association activities, law schools should acquaint students with existing codes of professional conduct, and help them to understand the significance of their chosen career. (WM)

Examined are approaches that teachers are said to have found useful in early intervention with handicapped preschool children. (CB)

The study examined the effects of three self-instructional approaches of teaching diagnostic problem-solving. Two of the approaches attempted to stimulate student-equipment interaction via programmed and text instruction while a third approach utilized actual equipment. The equipment approach was superior to non-equipment simulation approaches.…

Reviews teacher behavior research under the categories of (1) model systems, (2) instructional processes, and (3) teacher behavior characteristics. (Author)

Suggests topics and materials for a unit on American violence; illustrated. (SW)

Reviews some recent research studies on the impact of inquiry teaching and materials upon elementary school children. Based upon the data from these studies, the authors hypothesize that specialized educational experiences in inquiry-centered science teaching encourage a teacher to become sensitive to children, functionally aware of the purposes…

As a results of a four week inservice pilot program, a group of elementary teachers were able to effect changes in classroom behavior. (Author)

"Presents a model of a formal learning environment and emphasizes the teacher's role as a motivator. (Editor)

Applied behavioral analysis in education is expanding rapidly. This article describes the dimensions of applied behavior analysis and the contributions this technology offers teachers in the area of systematic applications, direct and daily measurement, and experimental methodology. (CJ)

Provides an overview of Kohlberg's five stages of moral reasoning and Damon's levels of positive justice. Argues that a conditioning approach to moral development is inadequate, suggesting teaching methods for facilitating moral development based on helping children understand principles and reasons. (RH)

The instructional program, "Learning About Social Behavior," was designed to teach social and behavioral skills to elementary students in regular and learning disability classrooms. Students are taught with strategies used in reading, math, and assertiveness training. (Author/AM)