Examines research and theory relative to the process of moral judgment development within the family environment. Analyzes the family's unique contribution to the development of moral judgment, the role of modeling by family members, and the ideal familial environment. Implications for moral education are addressed. (KO)

Describes issues that group counselors might face as they attempt to provide services for multicultural and diverse populations. Strategies and recommendations for leading culturally diverse counseling groups are highlighted. (Author)

Describes a group for counselors, often reluctant to seek personal counseling, as one format for practicing counselors to enhance their own emotional health. Issues specific to a counselors' group, such as confidentiality, trust and dual relationships, roles, resistance and fears, ethical dilemmas, and some negative events, are examined. (JBJ)

Ninety-eight adventure therapy professionals analyzed a proposed definition of emotional safety and rated 26 factors hypothesized to affect an individual's level of emotional safety during adventure activities. Factors were related to specific techniques used by instructors, instructor skills and abilities, the physical environment, and group…

A Group Support System (GSS) is a network of microcomputers with software for the support of meetings and other group work. Using a GSS, meeting participants are able to brainstorm by submitting comments over the network, ranking and rating items in a list, and performing collaborative work. GSS provides anonymity, parallel communication, and…

This paper argues that the major models of administration are inappropriate to higher education, and the difficulties of these models are outlined. An approach based on structuration theory, cooperative-learning theory, and group work is proposed. Application of the approach to a program of teaching awards in an Australian university is then…

Discusses the use of electronic mail in higher education and describes discussion groups conducted via electronic mail in a graduate seminar at the University of Colorado at Denver. Topics addressed include front end technology logistics and support; group dynamics; student attitudes; and suggestions for future research. (Contains eight…

Discusses the requirements of culturally competent practice with African-American social service clients. Notes that ethnic identity, differential levels of cultural assimilation, social class, and cultural values affect the provision of clinical services in family foster care. Examines possible points of stress between African-American case…

Highlights salient points for consideration by administrators and instructors connected with summer programs in English language and culture. These factors include cultural context, institutional motivation, administrative framework, staffing level, curriculum content, safety, arrangements for home stays, and intercultural communication. (5…

Discusses the educational needs of American Indian women, highlighting the difficulties that they encounter in traditional postsecondary education and their unique learning abilities. Suggests that the community ethos of American Indian culture needs to be transported to the classroom through the implementation of cooperative educational…

Describes the Cooperative Extension Water Watchers Program (Washington) that brings together participants from diverse backgrounds, introduces them to environmental and natural history topics, encourages discussion of "hot" issues, and concludes with participants volunteering in environmental projects. The program is successful because…

Discusses bereavement and mourning and reviews group applications for the resolution of uncomplicated grief. Presents studies that describe grief experiences of suicide survivors and community reaction to survivors. Argues that a structured group experience, where support is provided by other survivors, gives optimal help to people bereaved by…

Analyzes observations of a writing workshop in a first-grade classroom, finding the children's conferencing and their peer interactions were highly influenced by gender and equity issues. Shows that boys maintained that girls were not adequate conferencing partners; girls did not understand why they were excluded by boys; and certain boys were…

This article describes the process of interagency coordination for personnel development in early intervention, relates stages of the coordination process to evaluation of state planning teams, discusses the literature on interagency coordination and group development in relation to the case of North Carolina, and provides guidelines and…

The difficulties faced by Americans, coming from an individual-oriented society, in dealing with the group-oriented Chinese are discussed. Issues of reciprocity, prestige, stability and harmony are considered. (26 references) LB)