Describes conflict between the expectations for college student behavior and the more permissive mores of society at large. Claims enforcement of discipline in relatively liberal and open atmosphere of a college campus creates instances of strain for faculty, administrators, and students alike. Offers suggestions for easing that conflict.…

Fraternities are criticized for deteriorating student behavior, but college administrations are also under fire for not controlling or taking responsibility for the organizations. Conflict over the organizations' value continues. (MSE)

This workshop outlines various approaches of helping teach self-discipline in the classroom. These approaches provide practical suggestions for teachers. If the social environment of the school seems to be less than democratic, perhaps this workshop content, when implemented, will provide for more open, honest communication and cooperation.…

This paper describes stepfamily life; much of its content is derived from responses of 29 Australian couples who attended a six-session educational program on living in a stepfamily and who completed pre- and post-tests on marital adjustment and self-esteem plus a weekly problem rating scale. While the major part of the study was concerned with…

Discusses six traditional instructional assumptions and practices that impede the creation of a caring classroom environment: blaming the students, keeping control of the classroom, missing the systemic factors, ignoring problems with the curriculum, settling for self-discipline, and manipulating with "positive reinforcement." (Contains…

The practicum addressed the problem of student teachers' inadequacy in managing out-of-control children in the elementary classroom. The objectives were to conduct: (1) an in-service program on six factors that contribute to out-of-control behavior; and (2) an in-service program on the techniques for managing the out-of-control child. Techniques…

This booklet informs teachers, administrators and other educational personnel about how students learn to regulate their own behaviors, which kinds of behavior are pertinent to successful learning in schools, and what processes can bring about agreement on behavioral standards among students, parents and school personnel. A review of theory and…

This collection of conference presentations focuses on the relationships among educational environment, academic achievement, and discipline problems, particularly in desegregated schools. The first paper, by Barbara Sizemore, addresses the role of the school community in creating positive learning experiences. In the second paper, author William…