Vocational education's commitment to student organizations stems from the belief that the total development of individuals is essential to the preparation of competent workers. It has been shown that student organization activities are effective in teaching critical skills necessary for students to reach their full potential. (JOW)

Argues that affective development is critical to successful learning. Presents a developmental model based on the premise that teachers can understand students' feelings by observing classroom behaviors. Describes the behaviors corresponding to the attending, receiving, responding, valuing, and commitment stages of affective development and…

Discusses three theories showing how aesthetic growth through participation in creative activity can exercise the kinds of abilities that make cross-cultural communication possible. These theories are (1) appreciation of individual differences; (2) growth from past experiences; and (3) understanding the feelings of others. (CT)

The concept of elders as both teachers and learners needs to replace the image of elders as intrinsically wise or as necessarily dependent or burdensome. (SK)

Describes alternative staff and participant perceptions regarding the goals of the CETA program in Tennessee. The perceptions regarded the relative importance of the economic, personal development, and social outcomes of participating in a CETA program. It was concluded that avoidance of staff stereotyping of clientele would benefit the program.…

Describes an investigation into the effects of a mathematical educational model on prison inmate self-esteem. The study found that such a model did increase self-esteem and showed specific potential as a vehicle for raising the self-esteem of Black males. (CT)

Cites reasons why industrial arts education should be more prominent in school programs. Discusses concepts considered important in planning curricula. Also examines ways in which industrial arts develops competence, invites human contact, encourages cooperative planning, and takes into account a person's learning styles and styles of involvement.…

The authors believe that teacher burnout is a developmental stage in a teacher's career which signals that the teacher is ready for a change. This can be accomplished by updating, training, widening knowledge, and setting professional goals. (CT)

It was found that in Memphis there are major differences in how CETA professional staff perceive the goals of the program participants and in how these participants perceive their own goals. To get better CETA programs of any type, the authors recommend that more input be sought from the clients. (CT)

Loevinger responds to Swensen on the number of stages in ego development, the importance of considering the client's ego level and that of counseling students, the need for more research on the optimum level for the counselor in relation to the client, and the aims of therapy and psychoanalysis. (Author)

Reviews and comments upon articles by Jane Loevinger and Robert Kegan devoted to self and ego. A spiral-process model of self-conception is offered as an elaboration of the processes that might be involved in equilibration. The clarifying purpose of theory should not be forgotten. A phenomenological perspective is presented. (Author/BEF)

Explains the historical background for four presuppositions which have governed penitentiary education in Canada. Calls for new approaches to the education of prison inmates and for related research. (Author/SB)

Describes the method and procedures used and results of research into 72 students' participation in a psychology course emphasizing self-modification. Findings showed that students were able to produce significant changes as a result of course participation and application of self-control procedures. (CK)

An examination of weaknessess in behaviorist and humanist models of education evaluation provides a basis for a structuralist model. This model is grounded in developmental stages, the structure of the child and the curriculum, and the idea of education as a bridge between these structures to assist the development of the child. (JMF)

Educational needs and problems for which teacher centers may offer possible solutions are pointed out. (JD)