Content and boundaries of business-oriented regional studies are considered, focusing on Germany. Issues discussed include the distinction between explicit business studies and implicit, non-business materials and content in the study of business; relationship between regional studies and cross-cultural management; role of German language training…

Surveys resource sharing among libraries in the cycle of scholarly communication. Highlights include emergence of digital technologies; coherence within disciplines; collection development and innovative solutions; digital works for world knowledge; National Periodicals Center; subscription cancellations; electronic documents; new research areas;…

Summarizes the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997, especially changes in the individualized education program process, discipline of students with disabilities, accountability, and procedural safeguards. It also addresses restructuring of the act, issues of assessment as a means of accountability, development of…

Recalls the development of a 1970s high school economics textbook and curriculum titled, "Economics in Society," and how it developed into an adult education curriculum. The curriculum emphasizes a thematic approach to economics focusing on concepts and institutions, industry organization, the national economy, and developing countries' economies.…

Considers problems encountered in researching and writing historical geography (geography focused on some particular time or period in the past). Examines research topics and discusses the problems associated with making geographical interpretations from historical sources. Recommends a continuing dialog between historical and contemporary…

A study of 443 college faculty in English, biology, mathematics, and psychology in 163 institutions found gender, discipline, and some contextual variables to be the most significant predictors of faculty teaching paradigms. In addition, teaching paradigms were reflected in the frequencies of instructional behaviors reported by the faculty…

A study of 126 traditional-age freshmen at the University of Wollongong (Australia) found student social and emotional adjustment was influenced by both circumstances and student attitude. Membership in a particular discipline group predicted better adjustment, and male and female students adjusted in different ways. Implications for counseling…

Attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, and classroom practices of 476 teachers in 24 urban and suburban elementary schools were assessed with teacher questionnaires and observation. Teachers serving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds put more emphasis on teacher authority and control and were more doubtful of student abilities. (SLD)

Sometimes angry girls abuse the staff who seek to help them. Explores why maltreated girls may act abusively to their staff and provides strategies for professionals to avoid burnout and maintain a positive, therapeutic demeanor even in the face of challenging behavior. (LSR)

A study investigated the effects of collaboration between university researchers, researchers and industry, and researchers and other institutions, especially government agencies, local governments, and organized interest groups. Results indicate collaboration of all kinds may increase researchers' productivity, whether or not collaborators have…

Compares the impact of information technology initiatives in Scottish schools with a study of schools in the Silicon Valley (California). Highlights include computer use by subject; frequency of computer use in schools; student attitudes; questionnaire responses; obstacles to use of technology; and implications for policymaking. (LRW)

Studied the role of social networks and protective agents in developing social capital among children of color, examining how children wrote a narrative of resistance within contradictory cultural norms. Investigated social dynamics behind discipline statistics provided by referrals issued to middle school students when expelled from class and…

Explores a case study of a student who tested the "rules" in an early childhood classroom, and how the teacher handled the situation with humor and patience. Covers issues of self-esteem, trust, childhood needs, responses to rule-breaking, following through, and modeling of appropriate behaviors. Advocates consistency in rule…

Compared regular and special early childhood education in the United States and Japan through videotaped observation and interviews. Found differences in the standardization of programs offered, adequacy of equipment and materials, class size and schedule, background of teachers, discipline, development of special needs programs, and emphasis on…

Beating of pledges, frequently leading to lawsuits and sometimes to death, has become a serious problem in black fraternities. Although black fraternities officially cracked down on hazing in 1990 in response to a student's death, many fear underground hazing has become even more dangerous. Incidents occur both on black and on white campuses.…