Counseling needs of women enrolled at a university after an interruption in their formal educational training are explored. The target population was women who were at least 24 years old and who had not attended an educational institution for two years prior to enrolling in the university. A stratefied sample (N=20) was chosen from a computer…

Although there are efforts to equalize educational methods and materials, some differences between males and females may be better served by emphasizing rather than neutralizing gender. One such point is in the area of visual imagery. Studies have shown that imagery preferred by males and females differs in certain visual characteristics. The…

Contends that, although many teachers feel discouraged about working with at-risk students, social studies courses provide the ideal place for teachers to intervene with these students. Defines and discusses at-risk students and their needs. Includes 18 recommended instructional strategies for working with high-risk students. (CFR)