To develop a theoretical framework for explaining the observed change in demand for human skill and knowledge that occurs with economic growth, a macroeconomic analysis was made of economic variables which are influenced by political, social, and cultural factors. In the three-dimensional framework, total output (Y) of all final goods and services…

The unified model for a teacher education program was developed from five preliminary models prepared by a group of teacher educators in West Virginia and reflects current knowledge and research related to the development of undergraduate programs. The program contains four major areas of learning experiences: 1) social foundations of contemporary…

Three systems for defining cognitive abilities, proposed by Guilford, Guttman, and the Thurstones, are examined as bases for specifying reference tests for cognitive abilities. The authors propose the cognition of concepts system as a fourth alternative. Tests constructed and/or adapted on the basis of this examination are described. (Author)

This model, which provides tried and proven concepts and principles and which can be adapted to a health facilities services delivery system, is designed to assist the professional in planning for patient and family education and may be used with any illness regardless of its etiology or chronicity. The model presents a step-by-step procedure,…

Theoretical and empirical perspectives are introduced in this article to support applications of Piaget's theory to reading acquisition. Research literature linking initial reading acquisition and Piaget's formulation are reviewed with regard to operational thought and process analysis of reading achievement, perception, and comprehension.…

The concept of development is discussed from the perspective of the cook's art. It is suggested that the cook differs from the psychologist in degree but not in kind. (GO)

Suggests that team building can be enhanced by employing career anchor concepts to identify individual perceptions and by developing a "shared perceptions" model about performance related issues. Provides a guide to applying the model and includes a case study. (JOW)

A two-week workshop was held by the United Nations Children Fund and the World Health Organization for planners of training in primary health care (PHC) to increase their ability to plan effectively for PHC training. The emphasis was on placing training within the national context and ensuring that people would be trained to meet national goals.…

Reaffirms the random and unpredictable nature of second-order changes. Sees human beings as open systems and entropy determining the irreversibility of such systems. Appreciates readers' advocacy of research to test the theory and suggests the need for practitioners and teachers to be open to change in themselves if they are to expect others to…

The article describes a functional model for assessing family needs, specifying family goals, implementing family services, and evaluating effectiveness. The model draws on the "goodness-of-fit" concept to individualize family services to optimize the "fit" between family, child, and services provided. (Author/CL)

A strategy for selecting what to teach, known as the Markaling strategy, is based on an environmental philosophy of curriculum selection. Commonly used approaches are reviewed, including the developmental approach, the basic skills approach, the eliminative approach, and the environmental adaption approach. (Author/CL)

Investigated the construct validity of Crites' model of career maturity and the Career Maturity Inventory (CMI). Results from a nationwide sample of adolescents, using hierarchical factor analytic methodology, indicated confirmatory support for the multidimensionality of Crites' model of career maturity, and the construct validity of the CMI as a…

Discusses Schlossberg's model for analyzing adults' adaptation to transition. Gives suggestions for implementing the model in the delivery of mental health services. (Author)

Surveyed 148 New Hampshire school counselors regarding the need for professional development. Results indicated counselors had a desire and need for greater communication, contact, and liaison with other counselors and professional personnel. Describes the use of a workshop to develop the needs assessment survey. (JAC)