The purpose of the study was to examine effects of social development programs on role-taking, problem-solving skills, and classroom adjustment. The results indicated that the children in the experimental group gained in respect for others, ability to generate alternatives to problem situations, creative expression, patience, and self-reliance.…

Today's library users prefer a less formal relationship with the reference librarian. Library schools are responding to this trend by offering courses in communications strategy. Library researchers recommend sensitivity training for librarians. (JAB)

The 1975 Study Commission on Pharmacy, under the leadership of John S. Millis, reported on the present state of pharmacy in the United States and what services pharmacists could perform in the future. Outlines the Commission's recommendations and draws attention to the need for "alterations in the education of health professionals".…

A program to encourage cooperative play and social interaction was successful with six of seven physically handicapped children in a nursery school setting. (DB)

Teachers, parents, and students must realize that to earn respect, one must give it as well. (MJB)

The ability of two groups of 6-year-old boys to detect deviations from direct eye contact from an adult and a child peer was assessed by means of an on-face versus off-face gaze detection task. (JMB)

Measured metabolic control, adherence, life stress, social competence, and parental support in adolescents (N=104) with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Found that stress was directly associated with metabolic control, independent of the link between adherence and metabolic control. Social competence buffered negative association between…

The article favorably reviews "PREP for Effective Family Living," a curriculum designed to help adolescents develop social skills and prepare for adult family life. Curriculum strengths include organization of objectives and format of the student materials. A weakness is lack of clear correlation between the student handbook and the…

Because academic success alone does not ensure success in society, schools need to teach fundamental social skills, such as following instructions, accepting criticism or a consequence, accepting "no" for an answer, disagreeing appropriately, greeting someone, making a request, and getting the teacher's attention. Proper social behavior is not…

The study investigated the influence of spatial density on four 3- and 4-year-old children's social behavior during freeplay periods. Group data analyses indicated that the restricted freeplay setting resulted in a greater percentage of intervals with child-child socially directed behavior. (Author/DB)

Relationships among knowledge, perception, and assertive behavior were examined in 32 learning-disabled boys (9-12 years old) . Analysis of data from self-report, role playing, and teaching ratings revealed no significant interrelationships among the three components of social competence, though assertive behavior was more highly valued than…

Reviews the rationale for social skills training with delinquents. Describes one program that uses discussion, modeling, role-playing, positive reinforcement, and shaping. Presents four scales for behavioral assessment to access social skills, assertion/aggression, violation of minor rules and regulations, and evaluation of the program by each…

Harmonious working relationships between school secretaries and principals depend on an open communication process that includes opportunities to discuss problems and differences. Based on interview data, this article outlines an 11-step process to build and enhance the administrator-school secretary team. Mutual consideration is the key. (MLH)

Two primary sources of beginning counselor worries are identified: (1) concern for one's competence as a counselor and a person and (2) worry about the increasing intimacy involved in discussing the emotional life of a client. A catalog of possible humorous responses of beginning counselors is provided, and each response is illustrated with an…

Describes and illustrates the use of Interaction Place Maps, a conceptual framework that can be used to help peer tutors become more sensitive to the kinds of roles and interpersonal relationships they may encounter with students, organize the relationships into a framework, and help change these relationships when appropriate. (DMM)