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Swick, Kevin J.; Winecoff, Larry; Nesbit, Ben; Kemper, Richard; Rowls, Michael; Freeman, Nancy K.; Creech, Nena; Mason, Janet; Kent, Laura Brinker – 2000
This guidebook is designed to provide teachers, schools, parents, and other community leaders with the needed ideas, strategies, and resources to combine service learning and character education in meaningful educational activities for children and young people. The booklet contains seven short sections that provide an overview of character…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Moral Development
Kemp, Dawn E.; Center, David B. – 2001
This paper discusses the outcomes of a study that examined Hans Eysenck's antisocial behavioral hypothesis (ASB). Eysenck's theory of personality has three temperament-based traits: Psychoticism (P), Extraversion (E), and Neuroticism (N). His ASB hypothesis predicts that individuals high on P, E, and N with poor socialization are at the greatest…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Disorders, Emotional Disturbances
Myles, Brenda Smith; Southwick, Jack – 1999
This book discusses characteristics of individuals with Asperger syndrome that affect behavior, and presents strategies for preventing behavioral problems. Chapter 1, "An Overview of the Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome that May Impact Behavior," discusses specific characteristics that affect cognition, language, socialization, sensory…
Descriptors: Aggression, Anger, Asperger Syndrome, Autism

Emler, Nicholas – Journal of Moral Education, 1996
Recommends broadening the scope of evaluation in moral education. Argues that past research has relied too heavily on indirect evidence (for example, gains in moral reasoning) rather than changes in behavior. Recommends further emphasis on the relationships among self-control, social control, and moral education. (MJP)
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Change, Educational Assessment, Educational Diagnosis
Texas Child Care, 2002
Features a self-quiz on school readiness introducing the skills children need to succeed in school. Discusses the caregiver's and teacher's role in creating an environment where children can develop the necessary traits of independence, compassion, trust, creativity, self-control, and perseverance. Delineates how these readiness skills also…
Descriptors: Altruism, Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Role, Child Care

Marsh, Herbert W.; Gouvernet, Paul J. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1989
The construct validities of the Self Description Questionnaire I, the Perceived Social Competence Scale, and the Multidimensional Measure of Children's Perceptions of Control were assessed, using 508 seventh through ninth graders in Sydney (Australia). Factor analysis, multitrait-multimethod analyses, and patterns of correlations with additional…
Descriptors: Children, Construct Validity, Correlation, Discriminant Analysis

Delveaux, Kendra D.; Daniels, Tina – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 2000
Assessed the relation between goals and strategies for conflict resolution of children in 4th through 6th grades. Found that prosocial strategies positively correlated with relationship and equality goals, whereas physically or relationally aggressive strategies related to self-interest, control, and revenge goals. Discovered gender differences in…
Descriptors: Aggression, Conflict Resolution, Elementary School Students, Grade 4
Lengua, Liliana J.; Long, Anna C.; Smith, Kimberlee I.; Meltzoff, Andrew N. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2005
Background: The aims of this study were to assess the psychological response of children following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, DC and to examine prospective predictors of children's post-attack responses. Method: Children's responses were assessed in a community sample of children in Seattle, Washington,…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Terrorism, Children, Personality
Tossavainen, Kerttu; Turunen, Hannele; Jakonen, Sirkka; Vertio, Harri – Children & Society, 2004
The purpose of the study was to describe school nurses' (N=24) and teachers' (N=25) opinions of how the health-related goals in their counselling and instruction were attained and to find out the possible differences between the two groups in the Finnish European Network of Health Promoting Schools. The data were collected by a questionnaire and…
Descriptors: First Aid, Comprehensive School Health Education, Health Behavior, School Nurses
Reiber, Christopher; McLaughlin, T. F. – International Journal of Special Education, 2004
Behavior management techniques are essential components of any treatment method for students with ADHD. Further, they appear to be the only line of treatment to which school personnel have direct access. Research has suggested that nearly all educators employ some form of behavioral modification techniques in their classroom. This paper will…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Teaching Methods, Intervention, Academic Achievement
Moynahan, Luke – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2003
An enhanced form of Aggression Replacement Training is being used with children and youth with autism spectrum disorder and particularly those with Asperger's Syndrome who present behavioural challenges. Initial results in a Norwegian centre indicate that, with some modifications and enhancements, the programme is an appropriate strategy for…
Descriptors: Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Interpersonal Competence, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Levitan, Sar A.; And Others – 1992
Working diligently, living frugally, and restraining one's lusts and appetites within defensible boundaries have often been classified as middle class values. A growing concern of the U.S. public is the dysfunctional conduct of many of those dependent upon its support. However, society must demonstrate persuasively that rectitude pays. Society…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adults, Antisocial Behavior
Ninness, H. A. Chris; And Others – 1993
This book focuses on the development of principles and treatment procedures that enable special education teachers to teach students with behavior disorders how to control their own social and academic behavior in the school setting. Recommended treatment is largely based on a self-management and social skills training model. The first chapter…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavioral Science Research, Definitions, Educational Principles
Sprick, Randall; And Others – 1993
This set of materials is designed to assist in creating productive, safe, and respectful learning environments for students at risk. The materials are designed around the concepts of treating students with dignity and respect, developing students' skills for success, emphasizing positive interactions, using misbehavior as a teaching opportunity,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Millei, Zsuzsanna J. – Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 2005
Disruption can be a result of a wide array of circumstances, but is commonly identified as a "control problem" in early childhood classrooms. In this article, the author argues that the recognition of disruption as a "control problem" is embedded in and governed by the social power and values entrenched in teaching discourses.…
Descriptors: Self Control, Early Childhood Education, Classroom Techniques, Educational Psychology