Over 50 phases and sub-steps common to decision-making processes are discussed in an effort to create a clearer view of individual, group, social, and political decision making. The discussion is intended to encourage social studies teachers to use an action-oriented approach to teaching decision-making skills. (Author/RM)

This study assesses the School Health Curriculum Project's (SHCP) effect on fifth-grade students' (n=746) health knowledge level and their decision-making skills concerning cigarette smoking. No significant differences were found on the knowledge test, but analysis of all the decision-making variables revealed significant differences. (JMK)

Described is a preservice, social studies methods course. Two fundamental premises provide the foundation for the course: (1) students need to learn how to investigate and discuss societal issues, develop personal positions, and make decisions through democratic processes; (2) secondary education should relate to the nature of today's teenagers.…

The goals and benefits of a Quality Circles program (voluntary, regular, problem solving meetings held by groups of employees) are explored in this article. Practical guidelines for implementing this program in a school environment are also shared. (DF)

Description of the philosophy and general nature of a course at Drake University that emphasizes basic concepts of analytical thinking, including think, decompose, simplify, specify, and rethink problems. Some sample homework exercises are included. The journal is available from University of California Press, Berkeley, California 94720.…

Values clarification is viewed as a potentially important approach to treatment of drug abuse because it correlates with belief in personal control, decision-making abilities, and self-reliant behavior. (GW)

This paper presents a qualitative investigation of the impact of gender on administrator decision-making within the college environment. The research compared 5 male and 5 female college administrators from 10 different metropolitan campuses in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. All were directors of customized training…

"Symbolics" gives students the foundation needed to be successful. School administrators will benefit more by implementing the "symbolics" realms of meaning into their core curriculum. "Symbolics" lays a foundation for critical thinking skills which will help educators to address the most common question students ask while taking mathematics. "Why…

Discusses a computer-based management game designed to reproduce significant decisions confronting the academic department head in a university. Three simulated situations are given to explain the structure, content, and usefulness of the game. (CC)

A discussion of the Flexible Grading System, whereby the student decides, within certain restrictions, what relative weighting is to be placed on each of his examinations. (Author)

This article describes a career planning workshop for managers and its purpose is to support and accelerate the process of individual development without organizational coercion or manipulation. (Author/RK)

Article attempts to describe a program which seeks to foster the development of persons who can respond constructively, responsibly, imaginatively and humanely to life's vicissitudes. (Author/RK)

Charges that schools that provide career development programs are striking out in the wrong direction, feeding information instead of appealing to students' emotions and feelings. (Editor)