Examines educational philosophy as an area of inquiry in light of several points of view from other areas of philosophic inquiry. Topics discussed include activities engaged in by philosophers, analogues in science, theoretical vs practical inquiry, epistemic utilities in philosophy, and the scientific context of educational philosophizing. (DB)

This article reviews some of the major findings of two recent national surveys and discusses their implications for counselors' work in the areas of discipline and limit-setting, learning, television, and mental and emotional health. (Author)

Asserts the necessity of studying the history of psychology in order to understand the fundamental assumptions around which the discipline is organized. In relation to the aims of university education, the author notes the necessity for the student to learn about the nature of knowledge and the human race through what has been said, thought, and…

Suggests an approach to statistics which views the field as a means of communicating with others. Emphasizes statistical language as a means of answering questions through understanding of procedures and use of various resources. (Author/AV)

Describes a group approach with parents, teachers, and students, which worked in helping students who have problems in school. (Author/MLF)

After identifying the characteristics of students who are likely to drop out, the authors introduced several techniques to help the students. (Author/MLF)

A review of this court case leads to an examination of the historical and contemporary assumptions regarding the social and educational context of the use of corporal punishment on children. (MP)

It is in cases where disruptive students are dealt with by school disciplinarians possessing extensive discretionary power that the school's recognition or denial of student rights and interest assumes sharpest focus. (MJB)

Cites and discusses each usage of the term "elective affinity" in the writings of Max Weber and relates Weber's usage of the term to literature, chemistry, and philosophy. (Author/DB)

High school classes were assigned to five types using J.L. Holland's typology, and the climates assessed using the Classroom Environment Scale. Holland's classification was generally supported, although some unexpected findings are discussed. Holland's hexagonal model of the similarity between types received only weak support. (Author/GDC)

An experienced teacher discusses her experiences in a tough, inner city school and offers suggestions for self-preservation, discipline, guidance techniques, how to handle irate parents, and security measures. (JMB)

"TV Talk", which has regularly appeared in Teacher over the past three years, reports on the need for improving children's television, on parent and community action and, most important, on ideas from teachers--activities based on commercial television programs, activities that have been used successfully with students. Here is an index to the…

Describes a model for effective classroom management consisting of two major parts: teacher behaviors related to rule establishment and teacher behaviors related to rule enforcement. Eight categories of teacher behavior related to rule enforcement are briefly discussed. (BR)

In the late 1930s and 1940s Paul R. Hanna advocated, for the elementary and junior high school student, a multidisciplinary, wholistic, and coordinated study of people in communities. This paper presents a defense of this approach to social studies, and shows how it can be adapted to include new teaching techniques. (Author/RM)