Suggests that overstressed children be helped by assisting their role models, parents and teachers, to deal with stress themselves and recognize the contributing factors to stress and distress in young people. (DMM)

Describes a journalism course that focuses on the issue of plagiarism, emphasizing that the problem is much deeper than a simple misunderstanding of documentation. Lists seven common citation errors that students make and discusses the excuses they give to defend them. Suggests six ways that journalism faculties can address the problem. (JD)

A study assessed emotional needs of gifted children (N=46) and matched non-gifted peers by evaluating their responses to vignettes of children in psychosocial dilemmas. Gifted children more frequently assigned internal attributions of blame, reflected heightened sensitivity to protagonists' feelings, and used moral reasoning based on recognition…

This paper reports on case studies of computer use in an elementary bilingual classroom, a secondary special education classroom, and an introductory adult literacy classroom. Findings, in terms of software, instructor, and student-related problems, are discussed. (Author/MT)

Investigated the effects of presence or absence of a self-monitoring form and twice-weekly meetings with a psychologist on a third-grader's school work completion. Results indicated the physical presence of the recording device was necessary to influence completion of school assignments. Psychologist sessions without self-monitoring demonstrated…

Explores the difficulties writing teachers and students encounter with content area writing assignments, using observations and interviews from two social science classes. (HTH)

With renewed emphasis on core curricula, many students are for the first time confronting a foreign language requirement. Some misconceptions about foreign language study, sources of student anxiety, and practical suggestions to advisors are discussed. (MLW)

Results of a 12-year study of counseling problems encountered by resident assistants indicated that roommate conflicts, alcohol use, academic problems, and student self-reliance are the most frequent problems. Trends are noted, and implications for staff training are identified. (Author/ABB)

Sex and race differences in the problems and needs of medical students were investigated. The variables of marital status and the year in school were also considered. The results suggested that many important needs of first- and second-year medical students at Emory University were not being met. (Author/MLW)

Discusses several studies concerning the incidence of disruption and its nature, teacher and pupil attitudes towards class disruption, and areas of disruption (corridors, classrooms). The author concludes that, depending on the individual circumstance, pupils, teachers, and the schools are at fault and all have a responsibility to improve the…

In 1970 City University instituted the policy known as Open Admissions. The combination of the new policy, new students and professional and local negativism brought about the creation of a new vocabulary and a new set of metaphors, as well as a need to re-examine the traditional vocabulary and metaphors used in conjunction with the notion of…

This booklet analyzes information obtained from the Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS). The SASS is a set of integrated questionnaires that collect information about schools and the staff who work in them. The survey asks for information from a random sample of schools, their principals, a subset of the teachers in each school, and public-school…

Efficient and accurate screening and assessment strategies are essential for matching students with the programs and interventions to address their current needs and prevent problems from getting bigger. This process calls for screening tools that range from descriptions by referrers, through surveys to identify unrecognized problems, to analysis…

Stresses the need for full psychological services to be available to students with emotional problems. (GB)

An alternative school for problem students (aged 12-19) was established in Grand Rapids. Innovative features include a contract learning package (providing help in remedial skills), a "free room" (where students spend reward tokens) and group counseling. Evaluation indicated parent and student approval and student progress in academic and social…