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Tovar, Marcela; Chavajay, Miriam – Asuntos Indigenas, 2000
The Guatemalan peace accord recognizes the institutions and local authorities of indigenous peoples, as well as their customs, common lands, and the "customary right" (common law) that structures intracommunity relations. However, it is difficult to define "customary right" and its applications and limits. A systematic study of…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Behavior Standards, Child Rearing, Community
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Eaton, Mary – Young Children, 1997
Describes the components of positive discipline, including giving children choices, using natural and logical consequences to teach, using follow-through to teach positive life skills, and teaching children the ability to problem solve. Notes that the goal of positive discipline is to guide children's behavior toward development of self-control…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Standards, Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Environment
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Johnson, W. Brad; Corser, Rioh'det – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Describes a series of in-class simulations where class members assume the role of psychologists accused of various ethical violations and appear before a mock committee. The role play recreates formal complaint hearings that result in official rulings and set appropriate penalties and remedial requirements. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Advisory Committees, Behavior Standards
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Witmer, J. Melvin; Young, Mark E. – Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 1996
Wellness is a positive state of health that can be promoted in all counselors, impaired or not. This article discusses prevention from counselor preparation to clinical practice. Recommendations for preventing impairment are proposed for counselor education faculty, regulatory boards, employing organizations, and practicing counselors. (Author)
Descriptors: Accountability, Adults, Behavior Standards, Case Studies
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Terry, Deborah J.; Hogg, Michael A. – Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 1996
Two studies provided support for the proposal that the role of norms in attitude-behavior relations can be useful reconceptualized for the perspective of social identity/self- categorization theory. Study one examined group norms as they influenced subjects to engage in regular exercise. Study two examined group norms as they influenced subjects…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitude Measures, Attitudes, Behavior
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Reilley, Margaret; Neisuler, Susan – Update on Law-Related Education, 1990
Outlines a three-part lesson designed to explore ethical issues, emphasizing ethical considerations inherent in the practice of law. Presents, first, a way to discuss the Pete Rose case; second, situations that bring ethical issues closer to the student; and, third, an examination of legal ethical issues such as the attorney-client privilege. (DB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Behavior Standards, Confidentiality, Ethical Instruction
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Dinai, Amilia – Urban Education, 1988
Observes the changes in socializing patterns of Yemenite Jewish male and female adolescents at two Tel Aviv (Israel) youth clubs. The presence and acceptance of females at traditionally all-male social events indicated a modernization of attitude. (FMW)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Standards, Females, Field Studies
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Ohbuchi, Ken-ichi; Sato, Kobun – Journal of Social Psychology, 1994
Reports on a study of student perceptions of harmdoers among 164 second and fifth-grade Japanese students. Finds that older children perceived the harmdoer who apologized as less intentional and more remorseful than the harmdoer who made excuses and accepted the harmdoer's excuses only when they believed that the harm was not intended. (CFR)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Age Groups, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Standards
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Short, Judith P. – Academic Medicine, 1993
Evaluation procedures and standards for a sound, strong evaluation process for medical residents are described, criteria for academic probation and due process when a resident is performing unacceptably are proposed, and the medical school administration's role in evaluation is examined. Statistics on dismissal of graduate medical students are…
Descriptors: Academic Probation, Academic Standards, Behavior Standards, Educational Policy
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Sunstein, Cass R. – Academe, 1993
It is argued that universities are pervasively and necessarily engaged in regulation of speech, which complicates many existing claims about hate speech codes on campus. The ultimate test is whether the restriction on speech is a legitimate part of the institution's mission, commitment to liberal education. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Administrative Policy, Behavior Standards, College Environment
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Kuhlenschmidt, Sally L.; Layne, Lois E. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1999
A problem-solving strategy for dealing with disruptive student behavior in the college classroom is outlined. It uses a series of questions designed to provide perspective on the problem and aid in generating responses. Steps include clarifying the problem, identifying critical elements, describing context, analyzing emotional and behavioral…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Behavior Standards, Classroom Environment
Duffy, Rosalyn – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Suggests that parents resolve disagreements about parenting and child behavior by: (1) listening to discover each other's normal way; (2) negotiating to find three alternatives to get unstuck; and (3) prioritizing to close the deal and reach a mutually agreeable solution. (DLH)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Standards, Child Behavior, Child Rearing
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Reed, Jodie – International Journal on School Disaffection, 2003
Shortly after coming to power, Tony Blair's New Labour government expressed its strong commitment to tackling the problem of school expulsion. The Treasury's 1998 Spending Review included the bold target to achieve "a reduction by one third in... exclusions (from 12,500 to 8,400 permanent exclusions a year) by 2002". This article gives…
Descriptors: Expulsion, Foreign Countries, Politics of Education, Political Attitudes
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Graham, J. W.; Tatterson, J. W.; Roberts, M. M.; Johnston, S. E. – Health Education Research, 2004
The Alcohol-related Harm Prevention (AHP) program is a normative education and skill-acquisition program designed to reduce serious, long-term alcohol-related harm in college students. Without admonishing students not to drink, which is likely to fail in many student populations, the AHP program attempts to give students the necessary perceptions,…
Descriptors: Caring, College Students, Prevention, Drinking
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Miura, Kazuhisa; Inada, Tomomi; Nomura, Kensaku; Yokotani, Masaaki; Kubota, Tetsuya; Akagi, Tetsuya – International Journal of Educational Management, 2005
Purpose: Aims to offer some ways of improving and developing the residents in the dormitory of Tsuyama National College of Technology, Tsuyama, Japan. Design/methodology/approach: Describes how in order to calm the dormitory atmosphere, strict regulations had been adopted since the foundation times for the college, which sometimes led to…
Descriptors: College Students, Dormitories, College Housing, Quality of Life
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