Adult counselors can benefit from applied skill training to increase their effectiveness as helpers. This article outlines an eclectic training model developed to train paraprofessional counselors. It then describes three major training approaches in use today, and makes some comparisons among the four training models. (Author)

It is suggested that the process of supervision take into consideration the common set of issues that beginning group counselors face and that supervision be an active rather than a reactive process. The article also presents methods for conceptualizing and conducting the practicum for group counselors. (Author)

In order to facilitate a synergistic relationship to the community, the Center for Human Development was established at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. The major purpose of the Center was to initiate adjunct professional experiences to assist the training of graduate students in counseling and guidance. Results are discussed. (Author)

Described is a model training project, based on five operating programs (in Virginia, California, Alabama, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut), and designed to train and place severely physically disabled persons as computer programers. (IM)

The efficacy of experimental, competency-based methods of teaching the interpersonal skills of empathic communication, respect, and genuineness is compared with traditional didactic methods. Experimental groups taught with communication laboratories significantly outperformed control groups. (Author/LBH)

Account of an experiment reported in "Bulletin de Psychologie." The results indicate a correlation between practice using a wide variety of semantic elements and better retention and use of correct syntax. This experiment indicates the importance of insuring growth in inductive capacity of learners. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

A lesson involving a housing project location game develops students' skills in analysis, decision making, and oral and written communication. (Author/AV)

A structured three-hour program to introduce the participants to interpersonal self-discovery was designed to be used in a variety of educational and residential settings to promote group as well as self development. The rationale, goals, and objectives of the program are identified. (Author)

This article describes the teaching innovations used by a fifth-grade teacher of gifted students. (JD)

This article presents a model for inservice workshops for educators. A workshop which can be justified in terms of money and manpower expended must be based on assessed needs. If possible, participants should become involved in both assessing needs and establishing priorities. (Author/GC)

Classroom meetings get children involved in developing the social responsibilities necessary to solve their behavioral and educational problems. Practical suggestions are included in the article for basic techniques that might be useful in conducting these group meetings. (Author)

Presents solutions to problems which beset geography instruction on all levels, including replacement of courses based on conventional geographical skills with courses providing a framework for citizenship and vocational training. Available from: Faculty of Modern Studies, Oxford Polytechnic, Headington, Oxford, OX3 OBP, England, United Kingdom.…

This paper summarizes the most apparent implications of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act for the training of teachers and other personnel and contrasts the legislative ideals with educational reality. (MB)

In terms of nonformal education in developing countries, the author examines (1) the notion of a basic educational package, relevant to the needs of the poorest rural areas, (2) the potential of alternative indigenous educational systems, and (3) possible interactions between nonformal education and the ordinary school system. (Author/AV)

The concepts of movement education can be combined with traditional methods to teach game skills to upper elementary and high school students. (MM)