An analysis of the records of students at risk for dismissal at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences was undertaken to identify characteristics that correlated with success or failure. Four groups were identified: academic problems, intrapersonal problems, interpersonal problems, excessive anxiety, and limited…

Describes a research project with teen-aged students in Denmark to illustrate the cognitive processes involved in learning computer programing and discusses the difficulties students encounter when learning to program. The use of home computers is briefly examined in the context of the need for human interaction in learning programing. (Author/LRW)

Surveyed national sample of elementary and secondary school psychologists regarding recent referrals. Found that most referrals were initiated by school staff and majority occurred initially through formal mechanisms. Poor academic performance was of primary concern in 52% of cases, social/emotional problems in 31%. More boys than girls were…

Investigated patterns of presenting problems, counselor contacts, and "no-shows" for international and American students. Results showed group differences in the pattern of counselor contacts only. (Author)

Black respondents to a questionnaire identified lack of motivation and lack of quality education as major problems of Black Duval County students. Busing for desegregation purposes, although not liked, was regarded as the least serious problem. (CMG)

Uses a family systems approach in reviewing literature indicating school problems can serve a functional role in the family. Suggests that family members may act to maintain school problems for the sake of family stability. Discusses implications for school counselors. (JAC)

Describes the psychological problems of students who seek counseling services and attempts to determine whether the problems presented by these students differ in any way from the types of emotional problems reported by the general college population studied by previous investigators. (Author/RK)

This research introduced resilience characteristics to study the adjustment of international graduate students at American universities. The purpose of the study was to explore relationships among resilience characteristics and background factors; among resilience characteristics and adjustment problem areas; and among adjustment problem areas and…

Academic learning stops when students become overwhelmed by problems. To counter this plight, some innovative methods and techniques that motivate teens to learn, stay in school, and graduate are offered in this guide. The text provides a detailed description of the process for developing an accelerated alternative high school, utilizing the…

The project is an attempt, through vocational education, to educate the disinterested and disadvantaged high school individually prescribed education (identification, diagnosis, prescription, and program modification) and places heavy emphasis on the role of student ombudsman or advocate. (AG)

This paper is an account of one student's problems stemming from a deprived family background and its effect on his school performance. (RWP)

The author presents a case study describing the way one elementary school counselor, with assistance from parents and teachers, helped solve a behavioral problem of a student. (RWP)

Describes techniques and solutions applicable to student advising and program planning in most school settings. List of annotated references, aids, communication skills questions, example "letter to professor are available from author. (Author)

Suggests ways in which counselor can relate to those whose personalities and failures make them difficult to "like . (CJ)