The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) was given to a random sample of first-year students and seniors at Boise State University, Idaho. Of the 700 students sampled, 122 freshmen and 183 seniors returned the survey. This study focused on the portion of the NSSE that asks students about the impact the university has had on their growth in…

Research predicts that 21st century society will be very different from 20th century society. What is good conduct in the 21st century? Good conduct is advantageous to work, job, and career. Students who learn good conduct now will benefit in their school lives and in future careers. This handbook aims to prepare everyone's personal conduct for…

Despite the fact that many researchers acknowledge the significance of ethnic identity to a person's psychological functioning, few empirical studies have focused on factors that may influence the process of ethnic identity development. An examination of the empirical literature on such factors can yield valuable information to help guide…

This study examined the substance, researched the history, tracked the growth, and documented the expression of the feminine voice. Patriarchy, as a critical, formative construct, is viewed from historical, religious, and societal perspectives. The emergence and growth of the Feminist era was also considered as a source of support to feminine…

Author explores the environmental and attitudinal factors that can make study hall an enjoyable and profitable place for teenagers. (GB)

Describes a student self-evaluation process aimed at helping students in finding out who they are and where they are going. (Editor)

Two brothers, aged 10 and 11, recount their adventures learning to make films during the summer. (RK)

The article briefly describes the principal values in Gestalt Therapy and outlines some of the practices commonly employed in Gestalt work. Implications for counsellors are suggested--both as a mode of counsellor training and as an approach to be used by counsellors. (Author)

This article describes a therapeutic program for inmates that attempts to stimulate moral reasoning. Based on Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the program relies heavily on group meetings designed to focus on and resolve a variety of moral issues raised by the participants. Through guided moral discussions,'' participants tend to develop…

Ten techniques are described for encouraging the development of inner resources for the disabled whose achievement and interaction are limited. (MU)

TM and its potential uses for creative development of teacher personalities is discussed. (JB)

The author points out that accountability should give each counselor the kind of responsible freedom that he expects to develop in those he counsels. (Author)

Beginning with the basic assumption that the only reason to live is to grow, the author discusses the dozen propositions that guide him in his efforts at human and community resource development. These propositions revolve around the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of the individual. (Author)

Outlines concepts of system analysis which can be applied to self-study in order for individuals to utilize advantageously the present assets. (DS)