Describes techniques developed by Ira Progoff for writing intensive personal journals and proposes their use in the classroom. (MAI)

Describes activities of the Future Farmers of America and the opportunities for leadership training and development that it provides. (MF)

Recently, occupational researchers have emphasized the need to examine both work and leisure activities as complementary components for total individual selffulfillment. This research examined the complementary relationships between vocational and avocational pursuits in a study of a single occupation. (Author)

Three "self" constructs are differentiated: the "self," that is, the "real" self; the "self-concept," which is the information or cognitions an individual has about his "self;" and "self-esteem," which is the judgment and feelings about the "self." Developmental considerations and implications are discussed. (Author)

A chart describes five professional education categories and outlines the characteristics of each category. (JD)

The primary emphasis in this paper is with Sir Rabindranath Tagore's philosophical position, and then how he put his philosophy of education into practice. (Author/RK)

Interviews with 253 women in process of divorce suggest women who hold nontraditional sex role attitudes or whose attitudes become more nontraditional during divorce process experience less distress, more well-being and personal growth, higher self-esteem, and greater sense of personal effectiveness than women who maintain traditional sex role…

A review of literature was conducted to provide direction in developing skill maintenance strategies. A self-supervisory program that applies the procedures of behavioral self-control to specific helping behavior that is identifiable on audiotape or videotape is advocated. ( Author)

Along with the implementation of curricula for art instruction, one must become more aware of and more actively involved in nurturing the role of aesthetic considerations in bringing up children and in providing the props of their pleasure and instruction as respected criteria for their decision-making. (Author)

While the elements of enjoyment, creativity, and pleasure are present in the learning process, education is basically work, and despite its joyful aspects, it is sometimes drudgery. (JD)

The basic critical issue of groups is how they can provide their participants with the opportunity for personal growth. The qualifications and training of leaders, the selection of members, the kind of interaction among members, and the carry-over from group experience to individual meaning must all be examined. (Author/JEL)

Relating the knowledge about how children learn to their concerns, interests, and needs, enables a teacher to integrate these factors to give purpose and direction to a reading program. (JD)

Summarized numerous different projects which investigated assumptions made by Carol Rogers about the necessary and sufficient conditions for significant positive change in person-to-person contact. Findings agree with Rogers' about the importance of empathy, genuineness, and respect. Presented at the Thirtieth Congress of Deutsch Gesell Schaft for…

Assertiveness training involves pursuing personal goals, protecting individual rights, and achieving results without violating the rights of others. (ABM)

The author discusses the following five primary elements which he considers as constituting the professional development process: Work assignment, coaching and supervision, career planning, education, and outside pursuits. A conceptual structure for describing professional development goals is also outlined. (TA)