Reports on a study of the intellectual and socio-emotional orientations of younger and older (over 26 years) undergraduate students. Describes a typology of characteristics of the two groups and discusses the effects of age, circumstances, and prior life experiences upon student motivation and learning. (SK)

Between the ages of thirty-five and fifty, adults become engrossed in questioning the meaning of work, marriage, and life itself. In the process, they must confront long-held false beliefs in their own immortality, safety, and innocence. (Author)

A component of a freshman psychiatry course in which students are permitted to pursue independent study in any aspect of the human life cycle is described. Examination of student topics over a three-year period revealed that many chose areas of study relating to significant past personal experiences. (Author/MLW)

Question clusters related to staff development content delivery are used to develop programs that will result in more productive professional development. The questions determine the focus of programs, analyze the target audience, discuss the selection of delivery modes, and identify future directions. (JMF)

Considers how literature and the modern media influence the quality of children's language development. Provides samples of student responses and student writings, showing how they react to literature and learn from it. (RL)

Examines the literature concerned with paraprofessional residence hall staff especially selection, training, and evaluation, and examines benefits of paraprofessional experience. Results of the study although supporting benefits of paraprofessional experience cannot be used beyond the respondents involved. Additional studies are suggested,…

Suggests that a form of polytechnic education recently developed in eastern Europe combining the productive technical processes and theoretical foundations may be a good way of preparing the younger generation for participation in social life. (DB)

The author traces the development of writing as a therapeutic tool, from its roots in Freudian psychoanalysis and bibliotherapy to current practices in the humanistic psychologies, where poetry therapy, correspondence, and diary-keeping are used as adjuncts to conventional therapies and as vehicles for self-awareness and self-help. (SJL)

Describes the process of bibliotherapy, outlines its uses, and briefly reviews research on bibliotherapy in elementary and secondary schools, colleges, prisons, and hospitals. Journal available from Saskatchewan Educational Research Association, Faculty of Education, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan S4S OA2, Canada. (GT)

Schools should continue to teach values now that traditional institutions (church, family) have less impact on children. Although some new techniques have concerned parents, it is the school's responsibility to teach the secular value system which is an outgrowth of the religious values of our nation's founders. (AV)

The author describes programs at her school designed to extend the outreach of counseling services. Programs for human relations, assertive training, relaxation training and communications skills are described briefly. (EJT)

The characteristics, motives and goals of mature male students (N=22) are compared to those of an age-matched sample of mature women continuing their education. Men continued their education for career-oriented reasons, while women were seeking more personal goals. Explanations are suggested for male compliance with stereotypes. (Author)

This article outlines the means by which the principal of a school can help the teachers improve their performance, achieve worthy goals, and receive more personal satisfaction in their work and development. (JD)

Discusses various interpretations of how to individualize education and presents an outline summarizing the essential elements in individualized learning. (RK)

The United Cerebral Palsy of Queens Center conducted a creative dramatics workshop for mental handicaps. Main objectives of the workshop were personality development and social improvement toward better job potential in the outside employment situation. (TA)