Teacher perception, test batteries, and single instruments are presented as the major types of procedures for predicting which preschool children are at risk for experiencing school problems. (SBH)

The core of adversary evaluation is the existence of opposing viewpoints, not adherence to existing formats for presenting them. Suggests that evaluators develop adversary methods more appropriate for education. (Author/MLF)

The article presents a coping model for helping gifted children which includes six steps, such as recognizing the problem, designing and investigation, and finding a possible solution for use in helping gifted children deal with stress. (PHR)

The paper describes an instructional material evaluation model that is based on R. Mager's approach to task analysis and may be applied to the selection of materials for learning disabled children. Procedures for listing specific objectives are reviewed, and steps for using the model to evaluate materials are presented. (SBH)

Drawing on H.R. Davis' A VICTORY model of factors associated with organizational change, the article argues that accepted models of educational evaluation will be most useful with programs for mainstreaming handicapped children when they are expanded to include critical factors associated with organizational acceptance and successful…

Suggestions for evaluation of school health programs are offered including specific steps--define objectives, appraise the present progress, evaluate the findings, and make recommendations. (JMF)

This paper defines and discusses Guindon's reeducation theory as a treatment orientation for delinquent rehabilitation. (SJL)

Describes the elements of a selection decision model, and develops an outline for classification of library materials by source of origin. Descriptions of short- and long-term goals for collection development are included, as well as an outline of macro- and microselection decision making. (Author/MBR)

Provides a brief review of the recent history of educational psychology to provide a perspective for later remarks, summarizes some relevant portions of a new theory of structural learning (Scandura, 1971, 1973), and discusses how the theory might be extended to provide a basis for conceptualizing the teaching-learning process. (Author/RK)

Task analysis provides a means of effectively incorporating current learning theory and practice into instructional development methodology. It yields results applicable to specifying performance objectives, designing instructional activities, determining teaching strategies, and evaluating performance. (Author/BP)

Cautions and considerations for developing and implementing instructional models for students with learning and behavioral problems are examined in view of the need for keeping students as close to the least restrictive alternative as possible. (Author)

Evaluation, if not carefully planned and implemented, can do more harm than good. Describes a successful system used to monitor one recent educational innovation. (Editor/RK)

This detailed position-paper reflects upon traditional and contemporary drug education with particular attention to programs in schools. An effective educational approach is presented by integrating critical issues with a practical rationale for developing drug education programs to meet the unique needs of exceptional children. (Author)

Presents and applies a self-validation model and topology of transactional relationships for use in the selection of concepts and skills in the study of interpersonal communication. (MH)

The hypothesis that alpha brain wave biofeedback training elevates mood was tested. Three groups of eight naive subjects each were formed: Group 1 underwent training, Group 2 kept the alpha feedback signal off, and Group 3 named titles of tunes. The hypothesis was not supported. (Author)