This paper investigates the preparation undergraduate students readying for participation in the global economy and interested in international business careers can receive at U.S. business schools. Existing literature point to the importance of internationalizing business education, but have been relatively silent in recent years regarding its…

This component analysis used meta-analytic techniques to synthesize the results of 77 published evaluations of parent training programs (i.e., programs that included the active acquisition of parenting skills) to enhance behavior and adjustment in children aged 0-7. Characteristics of program content and delivery method were used to predict effect…

This Algerian project sought to aid professional training for industry by first alleviating educational illiteracy. Program objectives, methodology, and content are discussed. (AN)

Describes private-sector institutions' stake in the success of small business and discusses the value of entrepreneurship training in achieving business success. Also presents an overview of some of the major content areas that entrepreneurship training should address. (CT)

There are three self-contained essays in this dissertation. In the first essay (Chapter 2 of the dissertation) I estimate various achievement models for math and reading using the nationally representative Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class (ECLS-K) dataset. An indicator for gifted program participation captures the impact of…

While research on program effectiveness offers ample evidence that afterschool programs can benefit young people in a variety of ways, this same body of research demonstrates that not all programs are equally effective (Granger, 2008). Some programs show positive results in many or all major outcome categories. Other programs are associated with…

The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of what is known about teacher induction in special education and to outline recommendations for the design of induction programs and further research. Five questions guided this research: (1) What are the experiences and concerns of new special educators in their first years of…

To investigate the role of response mode, confirmation procedure, and frame content variables in linear self-instructional programs, a 384-frame medical terminology program was developed, tested, and validated. The program was then administered during periods of four consecutive days to 450 freshman students who were randomly assigned to a group…

Twenty-five schoolhouse-tested topics for making inservice meetings more responsive to current interests are listed and discussed (beginning with "Robots Are the Future"). An additional 43 topics are listed only (beginning with "Teaching the Child of Divorce"). (BRR).

Argues that television programing is inadequate because the medium is not being used for what it can do best--transmit such live events as Kennedy's funeral, the walk on the moon, and the Watergate hearings. (RB)

The basis for this article was a project to develop a psychological model of the effective teacher. Described is the development of a catalog of teacher training products. (JA)

As International Book Year nears the half-way point, it is already evident that the effects of the year will extend far beyond 1972. Plans put into operation by member states of Unesco and professional organizations, including particularly librarians, are geared to long-term results. (2 references) (Author/SJ)

Briefly describes similarities and differences between the 1977 and the 1979 meetings of the Society for Research in Child Development. Mentions key topics, speakers, and program innovations at the 1979 meeting. (SS)

Marketing and advertising support the U.S. economy by promoting the sale of goods and services to consumers, both adults and children. Sandra Calvert addresses product marketing to children and shows that although marketers have targeted children for decades, two recent trends have increased their interest in child consumers. First, both the…

This paper discusses the rationale underlying "PENTA", an EU funded Erasmus Mundus project. In doing so, it explores the challenges of internationalising and standardising European environmental assessment (EA) practice and education to a third country audience, looking at India as a case study. It is argued that the EU EA Directives are…