Compared self-perception and school performance variables in three groups of secondary school students: (1) remedial students; (2) failures; and (3) successful students (controls). Suggested that school failure was related to emotional difficulties, while the remedial group had more straight forward academic deficits. (JAC)

Suggests alternatives in solving the dilemma of the win/lose syndrome for young children participating in sports, games, and other competitive educational activities. Rather than reinforcing the "negative" aspects of competition ("winning is all," lack of participation, elimination), teachers should provide environments that help children to…

Reports the findings of an investigation into student teacher failure in final teaching practice in training institutions in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Few students who complete a course of training fail. Reasons for this finding are discussed. A reappraisal of the approach to the final assessment of teaching practice is suggested. (CT)

Reviews issues relative to retention of schoolchildren. Includes a historical perspective on the retention-promotion controversy, information on retention policies and retention prevalence rates, a review of research on the effectiveness of retention, and a discussion of factors that should be considered by psychologists making retention and…

A report is made of an investigation regarding the type of learning disabilities found in children who fail or do poorly in primary French immersion programs. Comments and criticisms are made by three guest analysts. (RM)

Examines ways in which social cues, in conjunction with a child's history, influence the child's interpretation of and reaction to failure feedback in evaluative settings. It is suggested that the way in which a child reacts to another's behavior is largely dependent upon subtle but powerful social cues within situation. (JH)

An attempt to assess the quality of black student life at an unnamed State University during the late sixties which concludes that the responsibility for its content must be borne by all segments of the university community, i.e. administration, faculty and students; the university's lack of concern for the success of programs for black students…

A memorization technique using books recorded on tapes gave nonreading children practice in reading connected discourse and put them in touch with a variety of books. (JH)

Discusses the procedural requirements governing the academic dismissal of students from public educational institutions, briefly comparing them to the requirements governing disciplinary suspensions and expulsions, and reviews relevant state and federal court decisions. (JG)

College students confront a variety of challenges on a daily basis. Living up to the standards prescribed by the media and other social groups leaves some students feeling distraught and many feeling vulnerable. Feelings of failure and self-loathing often lead college students to become preoccupied with their self-image and actions, motivating…

This publication presents seven facts about spending and performance in the New York City public schools. The topics addressed include: (1) overall spending is rising, with the rate rising particularly rapidly in the past 5 years; (2) the spending gap between schools in the city and in other localities is widening, with much of this due to the…

The stakes for California's schools and students have never been higher. More than 1,600 California schools are now on a statewide "watch list" for failing to meet new federal standards, a number that is expected to triple in less than 5 years. Many of these schools face federal sanctions or even takeover by the state. This year's high school…

Seven replies to the problems and criticisms posed by two articles on the problem child'' (UD 502 493 and 494). (RJ)

It was concluded that early academic performance has consequences in the social-emotional domain which perpetuate and generalize patterns of success for females and failure for males. (Author)

Life Skills are defined as problem solving behaviors appropriately and responsibly used in management of personal affairs. (Authors)