The purpose of the current study was to examine therapists' perceptions about literacy in early intervention services. Little effort has been devoted to the incorporation of literacy into therapy services for very young children with special needs. In an attempt to understand how therapy providers view the role of literacy in their services, 168…

The critical need for physicians to become entrenched in the issues of older drivers and public safety is the focus of a training initiative developed as a component of an innovative geriatrics curriculum, Aging (Couple) Across the Curriculum. As the number of aging drivers in the United States rises, physicians can play an important role in…

In this article, we critically reflect on the constitution of the UK's alcohol problem in the government's "Safe, Social, Sensible" policy document, referring to findings from a 3-year ESRC funded study on young people, alcohol and identity. We suggest that discursive themes running throughout "Safe, Sensible, Social" include…

Teacher education and continuing professional development have become key areas of controversy in England since the period of school-sector restructuring following the 1988 Education Reform Act. More recently, teacher training and professional development have often been used to promote and reinforce a narrow focus on the government's…

Typically, the literature on clergy burnout employs an individual model and describes the pastoral role from the perspective of multiple demands or offers prescriptions for recovery. Although some literature examines the systemic nature of clergy burnout, little attention is paid to the internal psychological dynamics surrounding social…

The collegiality of earlier days, when provosts and other academic officers could engage educators and students on issues such as what knowledge a graduate should possess or which great books all students should read has given way to concerns about institutional competitiveness, enrollment management issues, unfunded mandates from state and…

This year marks the 10th year of publication for "Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science" (MPEES). As we are forging into future, it would be very helpful to evaluate the role MPEES has played in the evolution of the research in physical education and exercise science. In this issue, the authors address the challenges that MPEES…

Recognizing that a necessary and significant role change is underway in faculty development, this book calls for centers to merge their traditional responsibilities and services with a leadership role as organizational developers. Failing to define and outline the dimensions and expertise of this new role puts centers at risk of not only…

As the impact of worldwide carbon emissions comes into sharper focus, college and university sustainability efforts are increasingly turning green, focusing on ways to use resources more efficiently, consume less, and reduce campus carbon footprints. Yet, despite the direct impact of IT on institutional carbon levels and the potential for new…

Described are the roles of volunteers in social services, particularly in child abuse programs. Traditional roles are seen to include driving and other nonspecialized functions, fund-raising, organizing and coordinating, education and public awareness activities, and voluntary professional services. The following new roles for volunteers in child…

A role definition instrument was administered to experienced and future teachers at the Universities of Wisconsin (Madison) and Houston in an attempt to identify areas of conflict between the expectations of these groups for the role of teacher. Unlike previous studies, this one focuses on the expectations of the future teacher. The factors of…

Social workers in generic practice are often uncertain about which social work method is most appropriate for a given case. This article suggests that evaluating role discrepancies can help practitioners determine whether to work toward personal or situational changes with clients. (Author)

A recent follow-up study of 50 graduates of the University of Utah was conducted to answer the question: "What role do media specialists fulfill in school media centers?" (Author/ER)

Rehabilitation teaching of blind persons employs many of the principles used in the allied professions of special education, social case work, orientation and mobility, vocational rehabilitation and guidance counseling, and occupational therapy. (Author)

Problems between the guidance department and the business department may result from misunderstandings in each department as to the purpose and function of the other. The article suggests several concrete actions the business department might take to clarify its role and benefit its students. (AG)