Text, illustrations, and exercises are utilized in this set of three learning modules to instruct nurses and nursing students in patient observation and assessment skills. The first module, "The ABC's of Observation" by Freda Cooper, provides psychiatric nurses and technicians with guidelines for determining the mental status of incoming…

This individualized course in licensed day care is comprised of three units of instruction: (1) Business Functions of Day Care Homes, (2) Child Development, and (3) Child Care. Each unit begins with a Unit Learning Experience Guide that gives directions for unit completion. The remainder of each unit consists of Learning Activity Packages (LAP)…

The goals of this United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) kit are to present information about Indonesia, its problems and its needs and to describe how UNICEF helps improve children's lives. The materials consisting of a pamphlet, a booklet, an information sheet and a wall chart, are designed to be used in elementary or secondary school…

One of five individualized courses included in a parent involvement curriculum, this course focuses on the developmental characteristics and changes of the adolescent and techniques for guiding adolescents to adulthood. The course is comprised of two units: (1) Growth and Development, and (2) Developmental Tasks and Adult Guidance. Each unit…

One of five individualized courses included in a parent involvement curriculum, this course covers physical, mental, social-emotional development of children ages five through thirteen, feelings of security and adequacy, understanding of self and others, and self-discipline. The course is comprised of two units: (1) Middle Childhood and (2) Later…

One of five individualized courses included in a parent involvement curriculum, this course focuses on infant developmental characteristics, techniques of good physical care of the infant, and techniques for teaching the infant. The course is comprised of three units: (1) Growth and Development, (2) Infant Care, and (3) Developing the Baby's…

One of five individualized courses included in a parent involvement curriculum, this course includes the following areas: developmental characteristics of the preschool child and influences on this development, technique for teaching the preschool child and guiding him/her to the fullest potential, and ways of identifying and controlling behavior…

One of five individualized courses included in a parent involvement curriculum, this course is designed to assist adults in developing the types of relationships which will positively affect children's development. The course is comprised of two units: (1) Self-Image and (2) Self-Control. Each unit begins with a Unit Learning Experience Guide that…

Text, illustrations and exercises are utilized in this set of six learning modules dealing with health topics of interest to the general public. The first module, "Do You Know Your Rights as a Patient?" by Gisele Edgerly, details the personal and financial rights of hospital patients. The second module, "The Consumer's Guide to…

Part of a health occupations program, these instructional units consist of materials for use by those who are studying to become practical nurses. The first unit deals with the various aspects of pediatric nursing, including the growth and development levels of children, diseases and conditions specific to children, and the application of health…

This training module on integrating communication skills into functional routines and activities is from the Mississippi Early Education Program for Children with Multiple Disabilities, a program designed to train Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part H service coordinators and service providers to use family centered strategies. The…

This sixth of 14 curriculum modules in the Family and Community Services Occupational Education Modules series deals with many aspects of client needs and sensitivity of helpers. It is intended to aid students in (1) understanding physical, psycho-social, and intellectual human development for various age groups; (2) developing understanding of…