NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
Shore, Kenneth – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2009
In recent years, bullying seems to have become more serious and more pervasive. Research indicates that 15% to 20% of all students are victimized by bullies at some point in their school careers. Clearly, bullying is a problem that schools must recognize and address. Bullying has three distinguishing characteristics: (1) it is intentional; (2) it…
Descriptors: Bullying, Prevention, Suicide, Children
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Mehring, Teresa A.; Colson, Steven E. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1990
This paper discusses theories and techniques of motivation in the context of special education. Cognitive, need/drive and instinct theories are discussed, as are contributing factors such as self-concept and anxiety. Classroom techniques such as peer tutoring and intrinsic vs. extrinsic reinforcement are considered in terms of these theories. (PB)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities