This study aims to discuss the importance of education in vertical transition between social strata in the context of career choices and vocational awareness sources in children with low socioeconomic level. The study used a phenomenological design within a qualitative research approach framework. The study group consisted of 55 fourth-grade…

Interest in guidance in the elementary school appears to be growing. Eight exemplary guidance programs were examined in order to identify effective approaches and strategies that could be replicated. A literature review suggested that counselors should spend less time modifying individual student behaviors and more time improving the learning…

Counselors conducted 10-lesson classroom guidance program for 236 fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students. Compared treatment and control groups of students on achievement in language arts, achievement in mathematics, conduct grades, ratings of student behavior, and students' attitudes toward school. Findings suggests that classroom guidance…

This document presents an annotated bibliography of research and general articles on counseling gifted students in elementary and middle schools. Eight research articles are included which examine, respectively, intelligence scores of gifted students, academic and social self-concepts, family characteristics, underachievement, peer relations,…

Describes the development, implementation, and instrumentation of a needs assessment model for elementary school students, including primary grades. A personal approach, presentation of the needs assessment as an oral script, relevant examples, and student questions are suggested to ensure the success of this activity. (JAC)

One of eight papers from Project Seed, this paper describes WIN-WIN, a four-session classroom guidance program designed to teach third-grade children a step-by-step process of conflict resolution and peace-making. Participants, program goals, and anticipated outcomes are briefly described. A section on procedures describes each of the following…

About 300 job titles are listed and defined with an illustration of a child working in each one in this specialized dictionary. Approximate phonetic pronunciations are given. Both girls and boys of various racial or ethnic backgrounds are used in the illustrations. Discussion of the world of work, getting a job, kinds of jobs, careers, and the…

Describes a program in the Somerville, Massachusetts, elementary schools, designed to help children cope with the emotional distress of family alcoholism and to prevent them from abusing alcohol in adolescence or adulthood. Program structure and results are discussed. (JAC)

The study concludes that nonstandard examiner behavior of the type studied can increase the scores of some students. Students' percentile ranks and grade equivalent can change solely as a function of examiner behavior. (Author)

Presents lesson plan to be used after introductory lessons on realizing similarities and differences in people. Plan was designed after request from teacher to help deal with children who were putting down others because their physical characteristics were "different." Lesson demonstrates to children that being different is desirable and that…

THE ROLE OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING GUIDANCE SERVICES AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL ARE DISCUSSED. THE FUNCTION OF GUIDANCE SERVICES AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL IS EXPLORED, WITH EMPHASIS ON DEFINITION. PHILOSOPHY, OBJECTIVES, AND GUIDES FOR PROVIDING THE NECESSARY SERVICES FOR OPTIMUM DEVELOPMENT OF ALL CHILDREN.…

Elementary counseling and guidance was introduced in Olympia, Washington, during the 1966-67 school year. Two previous reports on the progress of the program were written prior to this final evaluation. Chapter One is an overview of the program. Chapter Two is an attempt to describe the role and function of the counselor. The developmental model…

It is concluded from the results of this study that there are no significant differences in the types of problems experienced by children of different socioeconomic levels, or different levels of intelligence. (Author)

Presents a play that gives elementary school students a lighthearted but informative overview of middle school life. The play presents information about curriculum, lockers, physical education, materials, and classwork. Notes student reactions to the presentation. (RC)