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Direct linkBaum, N. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2005
Background: To date, little attention has been given to the concept of quality of life around human resources employment programmes for staff working with persons with a dual diagnosis. Method: This article describes the implementation of quality of life principles to service provision for people with dual diagnosis and its application to staff…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Mental Retardation, Mental Disorders, Disabilities
Peer reviewedSaul, Shura; Saul, Sidney R. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1980
Describes a unique experience in training the staff in the Borders Health District in Scotland in techniques designed to improve the quality of life of elderly people. The curriculum, philosophic approach, methodology, and techniques are described. (Author)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Gerontology, Foreign Countries, Health Facilities
Peer reviewedStephens, Gail M. – Journal of Staff Development, 1983
As part of an effort to improve the quality of work life, an Employees Communication and Development Council was formed at the West Bloomfield School District of Orchard Lake, Michigan. The council concentrates on improving the district's internal communications and planning for staff development activities. (PP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Interprofessional Relationship, Interschool Communication, Job Satisfaction
Rath, Tom; Clifton, Donald O. – Gallup Press, 2005
A simple metaphor about a dipper and a bucket and decades of research to show how even the briefest interactions affect relationships, productivity, health, and longevity, is used in this book. In the short time since the book's release, educators and administrators have already discovered that creating a positive environment can have a powerful…
Descriptors: Figurative Language, School Culture, Staff Development, Interpersonal Relationship
Sugerman, Deborah A. – Camping Magazine, 1989
Suggests techniques for camp directors to help older adults enjoy adventure camping. Discusses sociological and psychological changes accompanying aging. Emphasizes outdoor group activities as ways of helping older adults adjust to aging. Offers tips for adventure program development, staff development, and program evaluation. (TES)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Aging (Individuals), Camping, Emotional Adjustment
Peer reviewedKaplan, Chaya – Mental Retardation, 1993
This paper examines relationships and interactions among the consumer (with a developmental disability), his or her family, and agency staff as they impact the consumer's life course and lifestyle. Approaches and activities to enhance effective relationships include setting policies that support these relationships, training staff with this…
Descriptors: Adults, Agencies, Community Services, Developmental Disabilities
Download full textNorthwest Regional Educational Lab., Portland, OR. – 1992
This loose-leaf compendium includes three types of brief research summaries: "topical synthesis,""close-ups," and "snapshots." The single topical synthesis is entitled "School-Community Collaboration to Improve the Quality of Life for Urban Youth and Their Families" (Kathleen Cotton). Close-ups consist of…
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
