This annotated bibliography lists 40 items, published between 1966 and 1971, that have to do with teacher aides. The listing is arranged alphabetically by author. In addition to the abstract and standard bibliographic information, addresses where the material can be purchased are often included. The items cited include handbooks, research studies,…

Describes ERIC documents that discuss the training of child care staff. Topics include issues and needs in staff training; developmentally appropriate child care; school-age child care training packages; recruitment and training of temporary staff; and the mainstreaming of training guides and modules. (RJC)

The annotated bibliography presents technical reports and other publications on research conducted by the Advanced Systems Division. The materials cover the period March 1973-December 1974. Also included are reports published prior to March 1973 which were approved for public release during this period. The bibliography supplements the Annotated…

The bibliography cites books, periodicals, and reports on geographic thought, philosophy, and methodology published between 1950-1973. Only items in English are listed. A useful reference for educators, students, curriculum developers, and professional geographers, the bibliography begins with an introduction in which the compiler gives a succinct…

Discusses the relationship between online searching and reference librarianship and the need to examine the educational theories of both together. The need to discover success factors of online searchers and apply that knowledge to the selection and training of reference librarians is also explored. Twenty-one references are provided. (EJS)

Presents an annotated bibliography of resources on faculty and staff development at community colleges. Includes information on needs assessment, programs and initiatives at national and state levels, and offers national data for examining common issues. Discusses the future of faculty development programs. Contains 12 resources. (AUTH/NB)

Describes six books about day care issues and provides availability information. Topics of books include: (1) sexual abuse in day care; (2) a caregiver training package; (3) issues confronting cities and families; (4) tax tips; (5) food safety; and (6) campus child care. (RJC)

The Grouped Interest Guides are produced by the Acquisition and Reference Services of the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, an information service of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The aim is to provide the reader with a regularly published series of bibliographic references for recent, topical literature in…

This paper presents an overview of recent literature concerning the declining interest and application of psychological testing within clinical services. It reflects a dissatisfaction with personality assessment techniques primarily due to a distorted presentation by the graduate schools training applied and professional psychologists. New and…

This document, one in a series developed to provide technical assistance to 22 Long-Term Care Gerontology Centers, discusses the rationale for the development of gerontological education as well as the content and program focus of career training and continuing education. The next section examines the current literature on education for long-term…

Faculty of the approximately 175 college programs that are preparing Mental Health or Human Service Technicians or Associates at the A.A. level have been acquiring experience in using a wide range of teaching materials. This document is an attempt to share this knowledge and make a listing of those teaching resources that have been found most…

The 32 citations in this annotated bibliography were identified by a review of the literature which addressed three questions: (1) is there a need for teacher training in the educational uses of computers? (9 citations); (2) what ideas and competencies should be considered when planning and implementing teacher training programs? (14 citations);…

This two-part bibliography on nonsexist career counseling for women is designed to provide resources for counselors, counselor educators, teachers, and others desiring to facilitate positive, nonstereotyped career awareness and development of women at secondary and postsecondary educational levels. Adolescent and adult women seeking career…

Materials in this bibliography were selected and recommended by members of the Use of Machine-Assisted Reference in Public Libraries Committee, Reference and Adult Services Division, American Library Association. Topics include: financial aspects, equipment and communications considerations, comparing databases and database systems, advertising…

Sources for additional information about cooperative education are provided. Approximately 40 books, reports, and articles are listed, along with four agencies and professional societies and information about grants from the U.S. Office of Education. (LBH)