A survey of the State University of New York's admissions personnel and residence hall directors was conducted during Spring, 1976. Examined were personality traits and self-concepts of travelers and non-travelers. Those characteristics which would aid in the hiring process were identified. Also examined were sex-role and occupational stereotyping…

Recognition of the enrollment crisis facing foreign language teachers in colleges and universities prompts the author to propose alternatives to the lock-step curriculum still characteristic of many language programs. Individualized instruction is seen as the key to the improvement of student motivation; extra-curricular language activities and…

This book provides information on courses, scholarships, and fellowships available to students planning to study abroad primarily during the normal academic year. This volume, the 18th edition of "Study Abroad," provides information for the academic years 1969-70, 1970-71, and 1971-72. It includes the period of the International Education Year and…

This book provides information on scholarships, travel, grants, assistance with fees, internships, international courses, and special courses for foreign students. The programs described are for students of all ages from undergraduate level upwards, for their tutors, advisors, parents, libraries, and reference services. More than 250,000…

This review of new developments and products in online services discusses trends in travel related services; full text databases; statistical source databases; an emphasis on regional and international business news; and user friendly systems. (Author/CLB)

Introduced are 20 places for field trips throughout the United States. Included are the location, explanation, famous things, and references for each place. (YP)

Functional rehabilitation and recreational rehabilitation for blind and visually impaired persons are typically undertaken in separate programs. Described is a model program conducted at a West German hotel which emphasizes both equally and conveys instruction in orientation and mobility, daily living skills, communication skills, and the use of…

A 13-year-old deaf-blind boy who exhibited disruptive problem behaviors during mobility training sessions was successfully treated in a program that incorporated contingent reinforcement for reduced rates of responding. A 1-year follow-up assessment revealed continued behavioral improvement. (Author/JDD)

Nine articles address the topic of professionalism among school librarians. Highlights include personal initiative and suggestions for growing professionally, a professional involvement profile, career and job options, best-ever workshops, professional growth through travel, from librarian to computer coordinator, illustrated booktalks, the school…

During 1983, three educators received Unesco fellowships to study the Associated Schools Project in Argentina, Malta, and Thailand. Each study visit is described. (RM)

A study examined learning experiences of older adults during travel. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposively selected sample of 8 individuals aged 56-89. Questions were directed at the nature of their most significant travel experiences and what they learned. Four themes emerged from the data: learning about self, learning…

In 1805, a U.S. Senate committee urged the building of a road that would connect the eastern United States with the western United States. The road came to be known as the National Road (or Cumberland Road). It began in Cumberland, Maryland, and eventually reached to Vandalia, Illinois. It was the first and only U.S. road built entirely with…

Intended to help international business people create business documents of style and substance for correspondents in many different cultures (correspondents whose second or even third language is English), this guide is extremely useful for the millions who travel internationally, work abroad, and correspond with business people in other…

Noting that a student's study of a state becomes more meaningful when children's and young adult literature is used as an enhancement, this book offers Florida-related works of literature to broaden the study of the state. The book is organized by category: history, historical fiction, biographies, plants, animals, fiction, geography, and travel.…

This "experience guide," developed by a teacher who traveled in the region, aims to provide information on the culture, history, society, geography, and political aspects of Egypt and Israel. Intended for teachers, the guide can enhance lessons in world history. Each segment summarizes a topic and provides questions designed to encourage…