Examines the function of the Doctor of Arts Degree and the problems that develop in implementing it. Also considers what kind of students should be admitted to the program and looks at four aspects of the program, the disciplinary core, the educational core, the internship, and the dissertation, which should be combined in interdisciplinary…

Briefly summarizes the development of programs for young handicapped children primarily through the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped (BEH), surveys seven nationally validated models for educating young, handicapped children, reviews characteristics of exemplary programs, and discusses the replication of one exemplary program, particularly…

Reports results of a formative evaluation of a consumer-homemaking program for low-income adults, including program content and procedures, evaluation instruments, progress of paraprofessional and professional staff, participant acceptance, program effectiveness, and implications of the evaluation. (MF)

Affirmative action programs should provide opportunities for all individuals to realize their potential. However, many have become thwarted by the existence of myths about the nature of programs required. Unfortunately, although there are no legal grounds for these myths, they are widely held and impair effectiveness of affirmative action efforts.…

In its annual report, the National Advisory Committee on the Handicapped discusses the idea of an "individualized education program" for each handicapped child and the adjustments it will require of educators. (Editor)

Presents the text of a management program on the meaning of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for personnel directors, citing federal laws requiring compliance, penalties for discrimination, and employment and personnel practices affected by the laws. Notes for expansion of topics for specific organizational compliance are…

States that the basis of the functional illiteracy problem lies in the fact that high school teachers are trained in literature rather than in language, i.e., competent reading, writing, listening to, and speaking the English language. Believes the high school English teacher training program should be given over to a new faculty committed to the…

The Carolina Approach to Responsive Education is a comprehensive multidisciplinary educational program for preschool children and their families based on a general systems theory of development which includes such features as small groups, experienced staff, male role models, volunteers, medical care, playgrounds, field trips, home visits, and a…

Describes a cooperative project funded by a linkage grant to support ten high school teachers and five college teachers to meet on a regular basis in workshops and classrooms for one year to improve writing skills among high school students. (HTH)

Traces origin of outdoor education to Aristotle. Expresses concern over cutbacks and "back to basics" movements that are eliminating outdoor programs. Proposes outdoor educators examine program objectives, staff, student needs, focus, and techniques to improve physiological and psychological aspects and avoid instructor traps to become stronger,…

Argues that sound reading programs require teachers to act on their understanding that reading is a meaning making process. Offers six interrelated principles about reading. (FL)

Outlines a genre study program, useful for undergraduate or graduate classes in children's literature as well as adaptation for use with learners in grades 6 through 9. Enumerates questions and reading assignments pertaining to changing gender roles. Contains an annotated (by level and genre) bibliography. (JK)

Describes a reading program based on Piagetian theory and a psycholinguistic interpretation of the reading process. Explains each component of the program and offers evaluative data attesting to its success. (FL)

The authors ask questions and raise issues for continuing education. The questions provide a perspective for looking at the future integration of education and work. Topics covered are (1) clients, (2) content, (3) modes of delivery, and (4) sources. (CH)