Describes why counselor training incorporating the needs of racial and ethnic minorities is needed and provides four models: (1) the separate course model; (2) the area of concentration model, (3) the interdisciplinary model; and (4) the integration model, which may be used in program development and implementation. (Author)

Presents a framework for developing principles to clarify the intellectual problems and materials that constitute the core concerns of Black Studies. Defines two key concepts: "systematicity" (transformation and historical periodism) and "thematicity" (duality and pre-generic quest-myth of freedom and literacy. (Author/KH)

Examines the historical continuity, definition, institutionalization and legitimacy, and expansions of Black Studies as a discipline. Draws data from interviews conducted during 1978-79 with directors of Black Studies programs at 10 major universities. (KH)

The authors discuss "Principles of Technology," a standard introduction to technology in many secondary schools. They suggest the possibility of introducing teacher-developed spinoff activities into the curriculum and provide several examples. (CH)

This bulletin aims to identify good practice in the adoption of a strategic approach to developing short courses in work-related nonadvanced further education (WRNAFE) in Great Britain. The focus is on vocational updating and retraining aimed principally at those in employment, usually at full cost to employers/sponsors. The bulletin discusses…

This book provides a blueprint for educators and administrators who are considering the development of a Registered Nurse/Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN/BSN) program and describes state-of-the-art education programs. It includes case examples for successful programs and information on implementation. The chapters were chosen to make the…

The authors present reports of current research on distance education at the FernUniversitat in West Germany. Fritsch discusses adapting distance education techniques for small classes. Kuffner describes procedures for providing feedback to students using personalized computer-generated letters. Klute discusses using a computer with tutorial…

This manual is the curriculum component of a series designed to provide school planners and guidance personnel with a comprehensive developmental guidance program model which can be adapted, adopted or used to create new programs. The materials focus on program planning, staff development, guidance curriculum, and activity guides for grades K-12.…