Evaluation of a Program Designed to Reduce Relational Aggression in Middle School Girls

Abstract

Physical and verbal aggression is an increasing problem inboth middle and high schools across the United States. While physical forms of aggression are targeted in traditional “bullying” programs, relational aggression (RA), or the use of relationships to hurt another, is often not detected or addressed. For girls in the stage of identity formation, RA can impact negatively on self-concept, peer relationships, school performance, and mental and physical health. An innovative program designed specifically to help middle school girls confront and cope with issues related to RA was developed, implemented, and evaluated in two school systems. Attitudes and self-reported behaviors were measured before and after the program. Results show an improvement in relationship skills after participation in the program. Most noticeable improvements were in a girl's stated willingness to become involved when witnessing another girl being hurt and girls benefiting from the mentoring they received from high school juniors and seniors.     

A Discussion of the Incongruence Between Optimism and Academic Performance and Its Influence on School Violence

Abstract

This research suggests that incongruence between how a child views self and the aspirations pursued can lead to maladaptive externalizing behaviors in the form of activities related to school violence. As such, the purpose of this research is to examine the degree to which negative behaviors exhibited in adolescents are influenced by various degrees of optimism. This research approaches the issue of school violence with great care and because of the broad definitional issues concerning school violence and the nature of that data used in the study the researchers have chosen to reference the concept of school violence as “activities related to school violence.”     

Linking Academics and Social Learning

Abstract

This article examines how school staff conceptualize their work with youths in an alternative school for weapon policy offenders after having undergone at least one year of a whole-school violence prevention program conducted by the Syracuse University Violence Prevention Project. The article examines the intent of school staff, their ideas, perspectives, and language about youths, violence, and schooling, and provides insights into the challenges and benefits of a whole-school approach to violence prevention. Their insights highlight what is needed for a violence prevention program to be successful. A major issue raised in the article is the importance of linking social learning and academics in violence prevention strategies, and of sustaining collaborative efforts that connect conflict resolution to acts of justice and support for youths' intellectual and emotional lives.     

Written Discipline Policies Used by Administrators

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this article is to draw on the findings of two related studies about school discipline. The first study, a national survey of school law issues, indicated that over 37% of administrators report handling discipline either frequently or daily. The results of the second study, a content analysis of 64 written codes of conduct commonly used to make discipline decisions, were that these documents were primarily punitive in nature with an emphasis on suspension and expulsion. Implications of the study are that administrators spend excessive time handling discipline issues using punitive policies. Suggestions are made for future research about discipline policies and the ways in which they are used in schools. Implications for the creation of more proactive policies will be made.     

社会控制理论视角下的校园暴力防范研究简

校园暴力的频频发生,引起了社会的广泛关注.社会控制理论认为个人与社会的联系薄弱,个人就会无约束地随意进行犯罪行为,校园暴力就是个人与社会联系薄弱的结果.因此,要预防校园暴力的发生,必须加强家庭、学校等方面的社会控制.     

图解“国家情报模式（NIM）”

国家情报模式（NIM）是英国警务实施的国家改革项目,该项目制定了一套比较科学的国家情报标准,2002年英国警察改革法案颁布了135个国家情报模式运行最低标准,可从NIM业务处理流程图上看,这些标准主要涉及11个方面。     

The Multifaceted Balance of the Concept of Staatswissenschaften in the Tradition of the Historical School

The article critcizes recent contributions which argue that the historical school was neither German, nor historical, nor a school. Instead, the historical school has a pronounced multifaceted basis which is mostly ignored in the recent literature. Some of these multifaceted dimensions are briefly highlighted. Finally, the practical relevance of the approach is discussed by referring to some recent economic policy issues.     

中小学当代主流价值观教育研究

我国中小学生在社会主义主流价值观的思想意识和实践行为方面需要全新检视,认真解读。八个方面的调研结果呈现性别差异、年龄差异、家庭背景差异和城乡差异。在微观层面,教师应加强主流价值观教育的针对性、趣味性,以提高教育的实效性。在中观层面,教育部门应大力改善家庭价值观教育的落后状况,努力营造良好的主流价值观教育环境。在宏观层面上,国家应该均衡发展区域教育,缩小城乡教育差距,加强城乡中小学教育的沟通与衔接。     

论教师课堂中的行动逻辑

自2001年以来,中国大陆地区开始了自上而下的新课程改革实验。政府和教育专家们基于教育理念决定教育行为的认识,对广大教师实施了大规模的培训,旨在灌输新理念。通过对小学教师访谈材料的分析,认为真正长期决定教师课堂行为的是教师对课堂有效性的选择,这其中既包括早年获得的缄默知识和长期形成的教育惯习,也包含所在群体组织的集体性的知识环境。     

公共性视野中中小学教师法律地位探讨

公共性是研究中小学教师法律地位的一个基本视角。在公共性视野中,中小学教师法律地位应该定位为国家公务员,这不仅有利于教育的发展,也有利于保障中小学教师的合法权益。从教育的公共性出发,把中小学教师的法律地位定位为国家公务员在现阶段应该采取必要的措施,并处理好一些问题。