Examines four categories of variables influencing the effectiveness of parent education programs for parents of gifted children: (1) content relevancy; (2) teaching techniques; (3) teacher characteristics; and (4) practical considerations. Makes specific suggestions to improve program effectiveness. Maintains that program planning should address…

This article explores common, recurrent themes in the development of our understanding of approaches to emotional and behavioral disorders. It identifies the following eternal verities: behavior can change, intervention is second to prevention, instructional reactions, transparency in communications, empathy and equity, boundaries and challenges,…

Focuses on three issues involved in successfully preparing a performance program for elementary school students: (1) know the students, the other teachers, and the audience (specifically parents); (2) understand how to select programs that are appropriate; and (3) be aware of your limitations as the teacher. Includes program ideas for elementary…

Describes the MUSICLINK program that provides music opportunities to talented at-risk students through collaborative connections between the school and community. Addresses the issue of musical talent identification and focuses on the two programs within MUSICLINK: LessonLink and StudyLink. Recommends policies for nurturing and developing student…

Describes a program called the Psychology Group, in which faculty of color assist students of color in preparing for the graduate application and interview process, utilizing coaching and mentoring. Focuses on the pilot project and the project outcomes. (CMK)

Studied 121 urban, low-income Mexican immigrant and Mexican-American mothers regarding preferred methods and content of a parent education program. Found that Mexican and Mexican-American mothers were similar in program preferences for delivery mode, individuals with specialized training or experienced parents as staff, extended family…

Describes the history of early childhood intervention programs. Outlines research results related to the effects of the programs. Discusses the fadeout phenomenon of the graduates of the programs. Presents an introduction of the "Success for All" program in Baltimore. (YP)

Three arts educators comment on the relationships among skills, knowledge, and creativity in the arts curriculum. Charles H. Ball states that these elements should be balanced in the curriculum. Eunice Boardman suggests that adequate statement of curricular goals does away with the need for balancing. Karen A. Hamblen notes that the three elements…

Presents an argument for establishing an international research base for teacher education, providing four areas of teacher education activity (program structure, content, personnel, and topics) and a discussion of several research issues within each activity area. Suggestions for encouraging the continued development of international research in…

Describes the library orientation programs given to first-year students at Chancellor College in the University of Malawi (Africa). Topics include school libraries; orientation objectives; program organization and content; staffing; library teaching aids; reasons for success; and problems. (AEF)

Discusses the contributions of issues-centered education to a multicultural education program. Suggests that middle school students will develop an open-ended attitude toward social problems that aids the development of problem-solving skills. Presents an example of a multicultural issue including background information and a script of a class…

Underscores the importance of population educators using specially developed instructional materials. Illustrates the evolution of population education teaching materials away from doctrinaire, sex-education-oriented materials toward materials that stimulate the active participation of students. Analyzes lessons from the Regional Programme in…

Considers population education in anglophone African countries in terms of goals and strategies (e.g., location of the program's institutional framework; pilot phases; integration versus separate subject approaches; lifelong learning approaches; and community participation). Highlights problems encountered in program design and implementation and…

A national survey assessing the degree and kind of family intervention services received was completed by 503 mothers with handicapped children in early intervention programs. Factor analysis was performed and items used to construct the Family-Focused Intervention Scale with 5 reliable subscales. Comparisons among groups of mothers supported…

Urges a reassessment of research on graduate programs in art education produced by Anderson, Eisner, and McRorie (1998). Asks how master's programs centered on studio art will produce teachers capable of meeting new national standards, and how highly specialized doctoral programs will produce people capable of teaching K-12 instructors. (DSK)