Described is a program, with developmental stages and focus areas, which has the potential for guiding supervising teachers, university supervisors, and coordinators of field experiences as they design and implement inservice programs directed toward improving the student teaching experience. (KC)

A simulation project is described in which graduate nursing students learned about curriculum development, not through a traditional lecture/discussion course, but by assuming faculty roles themselves. The professor identified the developmental objectives, then served as a participant observer, and students structured the experience themselves.…

Reviews developments of experimental satellite programs and their relationship to those operational satellite systems in existence or planned for use by private communications corporations and government agencies. Emphasizes issues related to the planning and availability of satellite systems. (JMF)

Outlines the learning assistance program at a Canadian community college. (RL)

A "Product-Action" approach extends the research and theory of teacher education into the reality of the actual learning site. (LH)

An advising program in the James Madison University (Virginia) psychology department recruits and trains students to provide basic information about majors, careers, field opportunities, and graduate schools to their peers. The work of the 20 volunteers, who serve 900 students, is coordinated by a faculty member. Each peer advisor serves on a…

Presents a general model of the structure and functioning of managed care and describes elements (provider networks, fiscal elements, risk estimation, case-mix, management information systems, practice parameters, and quality improvement) critical to people with developmental disabilities. Managed care demonstration projects and a hypothetical…

Analyzes the key components of the Precision Teaching technique: pinpointing (identifying learning channels and defining correct and incorrect responses), counting behavior in real time, and charting the pace of learning. Includes a case study describing the Precision Teaching of receptive object identification with a 3-year-old with autistic…

Discusses the formal system of juvenile corrections in one country and describes several correctional facilities in this system. Also presents another system of justice in the country and the influence of traditional sociocultural values on the operation of both correctional practices for juveniles. (RJM)

This articles describes a Shakespeare Club for elementary school students of all ages and abilities that has created a "Shakespeare Corner" in a school media center and performed a Shakespeare play for the school and community. The benefits of the club for typical students and for gifted students are discussed. (CR)

Introduces an effort by the Alliance for Environmental Education to establish a network of environmental education centers. Describes the components of a model of the network. Explains the evolution of the network strategy. (CW)

This article describes the on-going evaluation of a pilot program characterized by: (1) cooperation between program managers and evaluators; (2) first-hand knowledge about the implementation of the pilot; and (3) a focus on summative and formative evaluations. Evaluators participated actively in the design of the pilot. (Author/SLD)

Describes a structured group program for women who repeatedly diet and may be at risk of developing more serious eating disorders. Discusses sessions focusing on eating behavior as well as internal factors that contribute to low body esteem and food and weight preoccupation. Evaluates effectiveness of program by self-reports of members of two…

Recounts the history of Beijing University prior to the founding of the People's Republic of China. Provides insights through the author's personal memoirs. Gives a sense of the past through the liberal use of anecdotes. (KO)

Kent State University's College of Education implemented a computer-controlled advising system for undergraduate education students, providing information including program descriptions, deadlines and applications, student teaching, and other topics. Preliminary evaluation shows the system able to answer most-asked questions. (MSE)