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Grenchik, Denise; O'Connor, Elaine; Postelli, Gina – 1999
High school students' lack of personal responsibility and academic ownership, negative or indifferent attitude, and lack of initiative and general motivation are often of concern to teachers and parents. This action research project evaluated an intervention to increase high school students' motivation, responsibility, and initiative. Students…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adolescents, Change Strategies, Classroom Environment

Dare, Mitzi; Durand, Sonya; Moeller, Lorraine; Washington, Mary – 1997
This action research project implemented and evaluated an intervention program to reduce disruptive behavior interfering with students' academic growth. The targeted population consisted of students in four primary classrooms in a large urban center in central Illinois. The problem of disruptive behavior was documented by means of a behavior…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Change Strategies

Ackerman, Sara; Hughs, Leah; Wilder, Ronda – 1997
This action research project implemented and evaluated an intervention for increasing student academic and social responsibility. The targeted population consisted of kindergarten, 1st, and 5th grade students in a growing middle-class community in central Illinois. The problems of irresponsible academic and social behavior were documented through…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Change, Change Strategies, Classroom Environment