Discusses the educational and social principles that guide Metcalf Laboratory School, Illinois State University. Reports that the lab school and the school for the disabled were separate but are now unified. Concludes that inclusion is the right thing and it is hard, but by solving one problem at a time, the needs of all children can be met. (PA)

Examines program development: diagnosis, design, and delivery of a program idea and refers to "level two" programs in sections on diagnosis and design and to "level one" programs in sections on delivery. It is meant to stimulate some ideas for new approaches to establishing successful student services programs. (Author)

This book was written to help schools and educators in their efforts to raise the self-esteem of adolescent students. The first chapter presents the layout of the book. Chapter 2 explains Coopersmith's (1967) model of self-esteem, emphasizing the model's relevance to secondary education. Experiences leading to feelings of significance, competence,…

Hypothesizes a conditional logit model of decision making to explain collegiate major selection. Results suggest a link between student environment and preference structure and preference structures and student major selection. Suggests findings are limited by use of a largely commuter student population. (KMF)

Four articles discuss work completed by the two-year Project SPAN. The first two articles present broad ideas about the current and future status of social studies, the third outlines major recommendations, and the last presents a social roles rationale and framework designed to increase student learning and interest. (Author/KC)

Discusses background of Haitian immigrant students in United States and issues in working with them. Examines psychological, sociocultural, familial, and economic factors that make adjustment to American schools difficult, as exemplified by case of nine-year-old Haitian boy. Recommends interventions that counselors can implement to improve…

Discusses the problem of minority overrepresentation in special education and suggests that many academic difficulties may result from deficiencies in students' learning environments. Presents procedures for examining and ruling out such probabilities before beginning a comprehensive evaluation of the learner. Proposes a functional assessment…

Outlines a framework for analyzing research and development trends in classroom management and school effectiveness in terms of (1) learners and learning, (2) teacher education, (3) educational programs, (4) classroom management, (5) school effectiveness, (6) a network of schools, and (7) school systems. Eleven sources are appended. (EJS)

Recent research on questions relating to discipline and students at the middle-grade level offers new ideas on student needs, school environments, and disciplining techniques. A review of the literature yields the following related points: (1) while the early adolescent years are particularly vulnerable to disruption, schools can create…

Factors influencing the effectiveness of advising programs--including the appropriate purpose, goals, time, and tasks--are discussed. The relationship between advising and curriculum reform and students' freedom of choice, exercise of school ownership, and control of school experience is analyzed as the theoretical base of advising. (MJL)

For learning to take place the following dimensions, constituting a set of conditions, must be present: (1) a willing learner; (2) a willing teacher; (3) content; and (4) a suitable setting. There is a dialectical relationship among these variables. Applies this argument to find reasons why adult learners have difficulties. (JS)

This guide provides a program planning grid for college student personnel workers involved in the area of student activities. A program planning and evaluative system is proposed to address campus needs and allow greater control in planning an educationally balanced program. This system is based on an outline of topical areas to be addressed…

At the University of South Carolina, John Gardner directs University 101, a three-credit course designed to teach freshmen some basic "college survival skills," such as study techniques, constructive ways to relate to peers and professors, and how to use career center. In the last few years, it has been copied by hundreds of colleges in…