Approximately 15 autistic and severely handicapped limited English or non-English proficient adults, 22 to 35 years old, attend 8 hours of classes a day at the University of Texas at El Paso. The students learn independent living skills, vocational, leisure, and social skills with instruction in both Spanish and English. Parent interviews assist…

This learning module is one of a series that teaches the competencies of "Job Search Skills," part of the "Work Skills" package--a set of competency-based instructional materials written for low-level readers that prepares students with specific job search and job keeping skills. ("Work Skills" is part of the "Connections" package, which…

The catalog was developed to provide information about more than 200 recommended learning games and toys for all children, especially those with learning problems or physical handicaps. The materials listed provide educational experiences through game formats and help to develop gross and fine motor skills, math and reading readiness skills,…

This guide, one of a series for various grade levels, contains Some Essential Learner Outcomes (SELOs) for career education in the primary grades in Minnesota. (The SELOs are selected samples of knowledge statements considered as essential learning outcomes for students in each of the subject areas taught in schools.) These SELOs for the primary…

This guide, one of a series for various grade levels, contains Some Essential Learner Outcomes (SELOs) for career education in the intermediate grades in Minnesota. (The SELOs are selected samples of knowledge statements considered as essential learning outcomes for students in each of the subject areas taught in schools.) These SELOs for the…

This student manual is one in a series of individualized instructional materials for use under the supervision of an instructor. The self-contained manual was developed for persons training to become television camera operators. Each assignment has all the information needed, including a list of objectives that should be met and exercise questions…

The importance of international expertise to American international firms, the kinds of international expertise needed by managers, and how these skills are acquired were studied. In addition to providing information for business, the findings may help colleges in preparing international studies graduates. Using either interviews or…

Assessment procedures were developed to identify those naval officers who would be most effective in providing career guidance services to enlisted personnel. Several tests were administered to officers performing career counseling duties. These tests included a cognitive battery, the Navy Basic Test Battery (BTB); as well as the Guilford Tests of…

Data was obtained from 52 principals and teachers in 46 small rural high schools in Alaska to determine ways in which the University of Alaska could improve its teacher education program and its services to teachers. Most of the respondents had not received their training at the University of Alaska. Three out of four respondents expressed…

The role of a department chairperson is considered, based on personal experience in six years of department building at the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada. The leadership position was assumed when the department was small, consisting of five faculty members. In six years, it grew to 12 faculty…

Part of a five-part package (see note) of training materials to teach interviewing skills to human services personnel, this typescript manual is intended for use as a visual reference to aid in understanding the taped dialogues of the packages tape/slide demonstrations of interview interaction, and for referral in class discussions. The typescript…

Evaluation of the Mobile Classroom Project, which provided complementary and supplementary educational experiences not available through the Primary Correspondence Schools (PCS) for 58 isolated country children in Central Queensland during 1978 and 1979, used personal observations; comments from parents, home supervisors, and key educators…

Intended to assist counselors and other school personnel in their efforts to meet more effectively the life career development needs of public school students, this handbook describes the concepts of a comprehensive, needs-based career guidance program as well as specific steps and strategies for program development and implementation. (The…

In order to facilitate the lifelong process of career development and to integrate the resources of the public educational institutions in Hawaii, the goals and learner objectives for the state's community colleges were developed in consonance with those of the Hawaii Career Development Continuum for grades K-12. The four major goals for career…

THE FIRST SECTION OF THIS REPORT ON PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD EXAMINES THE HOSPITAL MILIEU AND SUCH PROBLEMS AS PERSONNEL SHORTAGES, INCREASING SPECIALIZATION, AND STRICT TECHNICAL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. THE SECOND SECTION REVIEWS SOME RECENT ADVANCES IN BEHAVIORAL TECHNOLOGY, FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING…