Professional development needs of middle-level administrators in western Canadian 2-year postsecondary institutions were investigated as background for planning professional development programs. Most important needs identified included program and staff evaluation, least important fund raising and the completion of a degree. Implications are…

The relationship of continuing personal growth and improved self-concept on the part of the teacher and effectiveness in teaching is discussed. (JD)

Based upon the assumption that the way teachers perceive others depends upon how they view themselves, some items are proposed for self-study. (JD)

The optimal method of teaching reading to adolescents is one in which substance and format are designed to aid in confronting issues that engage and influence the homeostatic exchange between primary drives and secondary drives. A set of guidelines for developing an effective program is outlined. (Author)

A physical education program designed to develop individual competency not only in physical activities but also in increased knowledge on the subject of health and fitness is described. (JD)

The article discusses tools for the self-development of the manager and for the management trainer to use in the organizational setting. These include a range of activities called coaching, delegation, and job rotation for managers. (MF)

The relationship of intimacy and individuation in marriage is paradoxical. In working with families, it is important to distinguish process and outcome. Likewise, it is important to distinguish between adaptation and growth goals. Intimacy and individuation will follow if counselors can facilitate process in the marital relationship. (Author)

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)