This paper presents a proposal for an oral history project of schools and education in Elmira, New York from 1900 to 1996, as well as lesson plans, models and samples, expected outcomes, intercurricular connections, and application to learning standards. The proposal addresses process goals, expected outcomes, student assessment, identification of…

Numerous ideas regarding school reform have been in evidence of late. One idea that has received increased attention is standards-driven education reform, which is the subject of this book. The text features an outline of a CD version, which is included. The volume is intended for interested laymen and professionals and features an eight-step plan…

Reports show that mental health services for Indian children are inadequate, despite the fact that Indian children are known to have more serious mental health problems than all other ethnic groups in the United States. This monograph examines five American Indian childrens mental health projects funded by the Center for Mental Health Services…

Ohio's Model Competency-Based Science Program is designed to provide direction for school districts in developing local competency-based science education programs. The model is designed to be used to guide the development of district curriculum. The ultimate purpose of Ohio's Model Competency-Based Science Program is to move Ohio towards the…

A short history of the Community Free School, the relationship of scattered schools to the pedagogical model, a presentation of the substance of the study, and its results and conclusions. (DM)

International education and foreign language instruction are seen as so weak and underfunded that fundamental American security interests are jeopardized. A model of a federally-supported international education grant program is proposed that would serve as an umbrella structure for generating, coordinating, funding, and implementing new…

The implementation of a management and decision information system at Marylhurst College for Lifelong Learning and its potential for similar programs is discussed. The system has three areas of decision making: learners, divisions, and program management. The functions of marketing, student information, and cost analysis are being developed.…

A model of graduate experiential learning assessment is proposed, based on the work of the Council for the Advancement of Experiential Learning. Present program practices in 12 programs are related directly to the model so that sound practices can be identified and replicated in other programs. (MLW)

Characterizes global modelling as addressing questions of human survival and well-being. Briefly describes models in three categories: the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis conference models, global international economic models, and politically-oriented models. Suggests that global models in the 80s work toward shaping the…

Describes the Systems Marriage Enrichment Program which was developed from the systems concepts of circular causality, the identification of predictable interaction patterns, and the adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms. Presents a protocol process consisting of five phases with goals and techniques. (Author)

Ohio's initiative in geriatric education shows that the federal government need not be the initiator in charting new directions. Diversity of medical education and practice can be an asset. The Ohio model provides a replicable means of transition and holds great promise for other states. (Author)

Describes how to surface immediacy issues outlined in Carkhuff's developmental helping model. Immediacy involves a more spontaneous processing of unspoken intentions and relationship issues involving the counselor and clients. Effective problem solving will occur when the helpee's intentions for the helper are acknowledged and explored. (Author)

Focusing on a model of cooperative education programs which was developed by a four-year public institution, the author addresses such topics as the role of policies in the program model, program goals and objectives, framework of the model, student enrollment in cooperative education, and employee relations and job development. (LRA)

Provides an overview of the topic of extending educational services to disabled students, a detailed description of the necessary steps in developing and implementing a comprehensive program, and a discussion of an exemplary program at De Anza College in California. (AYC)