Analysis of the extent to which 24 working conditions influenced the self-perceived reality shock of 211 beginning teachers revealed that the subjects' reality ratings were more positive than their expectation ratings in only two areas: help from other teachers and administrator observations. Teachers generally reported different sources of…

The availability of trainees, service providers, private employers, and low effective costs attest to the success of the Massachusetts Supported Work model, a state-funded transitional employment program for mentally retarded persons, featuring graduated stress and performance requirements, intensive supervision, supportive services, easy…

The author argues that instruction in technology in elementary and secondary school must be integrated with instruction in mathematics and science. She states that educational objectives must be updated to make them relevant to students and teachers and presents her vision of technology. (CH)

The article looks at issues in the application of recent curriculum and training initiatives to disabled young people in Great Britain including: definitions of special educational needs, the definition of handicap, integration, transition to adult life, the need for an individual transition plan, and the influene of new education policies.…

The article describes an innovative course developed by the Oregon Commission for the Blind to encourage a positive working relationship between agency staff and teachers as they assist students in the transition from school to work. (Author/DB)

The impact of social work education on the individual is reconceptualized in terms of Kelly's personal construct theory. The conceptualization formed the basis of a cross-sectional study of students at the beginning, middle, and end of social work education. (Author/MH)

Describes the Alberta Initiation to Teaching Project, a two-year, $30 million experiment to provide a paid five-month internship for 900 education graduates which offers continued professional training in an environment that will facilitate the transition from student to professional teacher. (NEC)

The authors state that heterogeneity of the work force involves two issues.: (1) the employability of the work force in terms of skills available and (2) the ability to overcome barriers to work access. (CT)

Postsecondary hearing impaired students need to develop skills in decision making, career planning, and the ability to research employment and educational opportunities. Postsecondary institutions must incorporate these elements in the curricula for hearing impaired students. (Author/CB)

Describes a study intended to identify and validate a list of school-to-work transition skills for disadvantaged youth. Skills are divided and listed by preemployment, employment search, and postemployment categories. (CT)

Examines the relative importance of education credentials in consumer perceptions of self-employed business people. Using 1980 national cross-sectional data on goods- and service-producing occupations, the regression analysis shows that highly educated entrepreneurs are not influenced by consumer credentialism. Includes 17 references. (MLH)

Transitional service centers are being established nationwide by the Association for Retarded Citizens to increase the employment of mentally retarded and developmentally disabled persons in community-based work settings. These centers will facilitate information collection and dissemination, access to services and resources, interagency…

In 1982, the Boston Compact attempted to tackle student dropout employment problems. This paper reviews the process of this agreement made by local leaders, traces the creation of a communitywide plan to respond to Boston's school dropout problem, and summarizes Boston's Draft Dropout Prevention Reentry plan. (Author/LHW)

The author documents the design and development of an employment-related training program for local government administrators in Saskatchewan. (CH)

The author reviews studies on the relationship between continuing medical education and its impact on physician behavior. These studies have supported the positive impact of education on physician behavior. The author calls for research on the effect of continuing medical education on patient outcomes. (Author/CH)