Presents a description of the power station game as a simulation exercise topic in physics and society, namely the making of a decision which involves many aspects of technical knowledge. Discusses the results of evaluation of students' attitudes toward the game, and attributes that make simulation an attractive teaching option. (GA)

Examines the relationship between two dimensions of organization--centralization and formalization--and two aspects of employee orientation--subordinate loyalty and esprit. Multiple regression analyses revealed that the relationships were somewhat more complicated than originally hypothesized. (Author)

A recent study of 20 English secondary schools suggested that many teachers had a limited understanding of their local education authorities' procedures for enforcing the school attendance policy. Teachers also didn't know how to apply for an Education Supervision Order. This article presents a framework that outlines the major elements of the…

Notes that teachers who teach short fiction must consider several things when choosing which works to teach. Describes criteria the authors use when selecting works for their literature classes (World Literature Survey, American Literature, and Principles of Literary Study). Concludes by affirming the importance of choosing short fiction. (SG)

A study of three schools practicing shared governance indicates that supervision and teacher empowerment are compatible concepts. The keys to success are patience and administrators' philosophical commitment to shared decision-making. Includes three references. (MLH)

Suggests that sometimes making assignments "vague" places the burden of decision making and problem solving on students, requires that students invent and pursue their own questions, and demands that they practice independent thinking. (MS)

Adolescents are often overwhelmed and disillusioned by the monumental and momentous task and risk of making a career choice. Adults in general and counselors in particular can assist them not only in being more realistic about their career expectations, but can be especially helpful by encouraging them to develop personal attributes and skills.…

Reports results from a survey of 562 teachers about drug education and their evaluation of a drug education package based on a life-skills approach. Most secondary schools teach about drugs in social or health education. Ratings of the package were determined by individual attitudes to drug taking. (Author/CH)

Asked about principals' leadership role, Peters claims we've gone wrong by emphasizing the superstructure over the unit commander and by taking "leading" and "managing" distinctions too seriously. Vision and people skills are all-important. Unfortunately, schools have drawn from the worst of private-sector management and…

A survey of principals, counselors, and academic and vocational teachers was conducted in 69 Kentucky secondary schools before and in 67 schools after school-based decision making (SBDM) was implemented. SBDM's effect on academic/vocational integration and vocational funding was minimal. Except for counselors, the percentage perceiving SBDM as…

The Parental and School Choice Interaction (PASCI) study is investigating how English secondary schools are responding to an environment characterized by heightened competition and increased parental choice and how school decisions affect parental choice decisions. Plans to study four consumer empowerment models (competitive market, personal…

This discussion of the development of the Oklahoma Community Youth Effort curriculum guide includes information on problem solving, issue identification, public and community issues, decision making, action plans, proposal writing, and information addressing adolescent concerns. (JOW)

The Cleveland (Ohio) Collaborative for Mathematics Education has rejuvenated the teachers, who have benefited from increased participation in decision making and productive forms of collegiality. Despite these gains, math curriculum and instruction remains heavily influenced by systematic programing, traditional teaching and learning conceptions,…

Explains the pitfalls of school-renovation projects to enable the school principal to make more informed decisions in the interest of school safety and the educational program. Discusses the principal's involvement in the collaboration process for facility planning and in coping with construction. (GR)

Delegating decision making to those closest to implementation can result in better decisions, more support for improvement initiatives, and increased student performance. Shared decision making depends on capable school leadership, a professional community, instructional guidance mechanisms, knowledge and skills, information sharing, power, and…