Objective: The objective of the RESPECT approach to tailored telephone education (TTE) is described. This approach was shown to be highly effective through a randomized intervention trial for increasing the rate of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Methods: At the conclusion of the trial, the investigators identified the main principles that…

Differing points of view on the relative merits of open schools and traditional schools are examined. (JD)

Educational programs should give priority to experiences on which other experiences depend, to experiences that promote critical thinking, and that enable students to choose experiences worth pursuing and resolve value conflicts. (Author/MLF)

An evaluation of the Wright State University School of Medicine (WSUSOM) educational program is presented. The major objectives of the medical school's program are the graduation of physicians who (1) perform competently in their residencies, (2) practice humanistic medicine, (3) are skilled in self-directed learning, and (4) are interested in…

Reviewed are subjective and objective means of determining how to teach children to think and act humanely. The methodology and findings of a study about empathy resulting from students' role-playing animals is reported. (DC)

Family caregivers (n=30), mostly daughters caring for parents with dementia, participated in an education and support program. Responses from 24 after three months showed the following outcomes: practical caregiving knowledge, increased understanding, awareness of community services, fellowship with other caregivers, and awareness of their own…

A survey was conducted by a mental health center to evaluate the effects of a nursing home education project which attempted 1) to teach mental health professionals and nursing home staff how to set up in-service education programs in nursing homes, and 2) to teach nursing home staff mental health principles. (Author/EJT)

This report on the status of SEARCH provides information about its beginnings, funding considerations, case studies of project success, evaluation methods, and application and testing of SEARCH in a number of school districts throughout the state of New York. Project SEARCH is geared to humanizing education by making students aware of the values…

The Task Force is an organization that examines and provides perspectives on values in education and the teaching of values in Arizona schools. This document provides the discussions, recommendations, and review of Task Force meetings held in 1990 and 1992 and consists of two reports. The first report, "Teaching Values in Arizona…

The philosophy and characteristics of a project for preventing drug abuse is described. A partial history of its ongoing evaluation is presented. The results show that participating teachers gained significantly in drug knowledge. There were also significant changes in attitudes concerning drug abuse, child development, and pedagogy. (Author)

Defines a process that will enable counselors to design their own guidance activities relevant to the special needs of various student populations. Six steps are suggested: experiencing, publishing, processing, generalizing, developing, and applying. (ABB)

Provides a critical review of a current television series in health education. (Editor/RK)

College student personnel and mental health workers need psychological education programs whose effectiveness can be empirically verified. This report describes such a program in sufficient detail to give professionals a clear model for study and application to their particular populations. Shostrom's Personal Orientation Inventory was used to…

The monograph details results of an evaluation of the Inside/Out program, a television film series in health education designed to increase the interpersonal and situational problem solving ability of 8- to 10-year-old children. Analysis of student attitude measures is said not to have indicated any changes in perceived isolation, perceived…

The study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the Human Potential Seminar in bringing about value and attitude changes consistent with the stated objectives of the course. The objectives of the seminar are an increase in self-affirmation, self-motivation, self-determination and an empathetic regard for others. The primary focus of the…