A questionnaire survey was made of 364 State University of New York (SUNY) correspondence course dropouts. Responses came from 187. College credit, career related skills, self-improvement, and certification or college degree requirements had been the leading motives for enrolling; major reasons for discontinuing involved instructors and…

This study sought student appraisals of subject matter and administrative procedures in State University of New York (SUNY) correspondence courses. Questionnaires were sent to 90 persons; 90 responded. Half the respondents were aged 21-44; 66% were women. Most respondents (84%) had some college background, but far more men than women had taken…

The purposes of this three-year federally funded program were twofold: first, to identify and establish a curriculum and program design which would build on the strengths of the young male child while it sought to help him overcome his weaknesses; and second, to attempt to discover or identify those teacher behaviors that produce the best results…

Established in September 1967 and funded under ESEA Title I and Title III, the Pennsylvania Advancement School (PAS) is a non-profit corporation under contract to the School District of Philadelphia. Funds from the Education Professions Development Act and from private foundations have been used to support small projects initiated by the school.…

In a statement issued to the American Psychological Association Task Force on the Rights of Children and Youth the speaker addresses the issue of corporal punishment of children in the schools. He offers personal views on the issues of the use of corporal punishment, and poses three suggestions for consideration: (1) opposition to corporal…

Reports on the results of several major studies of high school dropouts. Topics addressed are who drops out and why; school-related causes; and prevention policies and programs. Stresses the urgency of addressing the nationwide dropout problem and recommends courses of action. Appended are 19 references. (IW)

Discusses the motivating factors, organization, training process, problems, and keys to success of a peer counseling program at an inner city Chicago high school. Student counselors are seniors recruited from psychology classes, who receive training, supervision, and support from the school social worker and psychology teachers. (MBR)

Offers (1) definitions of the terms "sex differences,""gender identity," and "sex roles"; (2) a list of sex role problems students will have to face as adults; and (3) some strategies for coping with sex role changes and conflicts. (FL)

From a psychological perspective, it is important that teachers establish a classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual support and caring and creates a sense of community. Such an atmosphere can play a key role in preventing learning, behavior, emotional, and health problems. This training tutorial is designed with self-directed opportunities for…

Discusses the incidence of depression in school students and outlines common indicators of depression. School counselors should consider using a wide range of interventions including self-esteem building, cognitive restructuring, correcting misconceptions, improving social interaction, relaxation, and coping skills to help clients alter negative…

Surveyed Black and White college students on preferences for help sources other than university counselors. Results showed Black and White females and White males ranked "self" as their most preferred help source, regardless of problem type. Also found differences between Blacks and Whites. Implications discussed. (Author/RC)

Describes a 65-item survey developed to assess student needs in the personal, career, and academic areas. Students expressed stronger needs in the career development area. Results indicated a small number of sex and class differences but numerous items where Black students expressed stronger needs than White students. (Author)

Suggests eight guidelines for faculty members to use in counseling students informally. Suggests by listening carefully and being alert to student problems professors can aid students in thinking through their difficulties. Professors can also give career information and suggest professional counseling when needed. (Author/JAC)

Questionnaires or interviews were completed by 120 Afghan and 125 Iranian students enrolled in American universities, concerning their academic, personal, and social problems. Data were analyzed according to nationality, sex, age, marital status, major, duration of stay in U.S., financial sponsorship, and undergraduate v graduate student status.…