Uses a case study to show how a therapist can help a family by breaking their loops of preferential behaviors. Describes a systemic approach that helps prevent families from using the same feedback loops that lead to dead-ends in their behavior. (JAC)

An exploration of performance-based education is focused through these questions: What image of human beings does it project? What image of professionals does it project? What purpose does it serve? What image of knowledge does it project? (CT)

Three major classes of issues are raised in Thomas Green's book. Commented upon are: (1) "explanation," which relates to logic, cause, beliefs, and reification; (2) "wholes and parts," which considers whether it is appropriate to treat the educational system apart from the total environment; and (3) "normative and…

Heat reclamation systems added to pre-existing central heating systems provide maximum savings at minimum cost. The benefits of a particular appliance marketed under the brand name "Energizer" are discussed. (Author/MLF)

Indicates that victims and perpetrators of child abuse in institutions are similar to victims and perpetrators of abuse in the home and that, therefore, systems therapy may be similarly effective in institutions as it is in homes. Describes one program that tries to alleviate stresses that lead to abuse. (Author/GC)

Provides a summary of a series of research and development projects which investigated the reasons for failure in educational technology-based systems of instruction. Develops a new approach to the design of such systems and their subsequent implementation and control. A 17-item bibliography is included. (Author/CHC)

Proposes that teachers begin the school year with a class study of discipline and student participation in establishing classroom rules. Describes the components of such a lesson and the procedures and forms inherent in any effective discipline system. (RL)

Recommends developing training materials which direct the transfer of skills learned during the training experience to actual job situations. Results-oriented training would meet seven criteria: (1) systems focus, (2) performance objectives, (3) media selection, (4) skill transfer, (5) training validation, (6) performance implementation, and (7)…

Details a three-dimensional model developed by Control Data Education Services which provides for analysis of project needs, staffing project personnel, and tracking project tasks. Document support for implementing the model and staffing considerations are defined. (RAO)

This paper emphasizes the importance of parent education, particularly in our current rapidly changing society. The history of parent education is briefly reviewed and a new program called STEP, Systematic Training for Effective Parenting, is described. (Author)

This paper sets forth a community family life education model within the structure-functional framework. Attention is first focused on societal and family needs, followed by the model, its goals, organization, and implementation. Finally, several recommendations and a challenge are given to family educators. (Author)

Describes training and supervisory components of a doctoral level, pre-internship clinical experience, designed to teach PhD candidates a contextual approach to therapy. Training occurred in a university-based departmental clinic which balanced interdependent areas of training, service, and research. Training was designed to view and treat…

The Delphi technique of refining group opinion was used to develop a graduate-level marriage and family therapy curriculum. Questionnaires were employed and 101 content areas met the criteria for inclusion into the final curriculum. Discussed are the similarities and differences of this curriculum and the current "model" AAMFT…

An organized approach to problem solving in university public information and relations is outlined: (1) identify the problem, (2) do adequate fact-finding, (3) determine cause, (4) list possible solutions, and (5) make decision. Other suggestions include: beware of fatigue, take time-out, and beware of the please- the-boss syndrome. (MLW)

Three intervention schemes for diagnosing management development needs are examined: one for formal management systems, one for management training to accompany such systems, and the third examining different institutional change strategies. The general management development model is derived from research on developing institutions. (MSE)