This report points out some of the difficulties encountered by both professional extension personnel and indigenous aides who are hired to work with the disadvantaged. The first problem involves the selection of potentially effective aides, and is followed by difficulties in the aide's family as they adjust to her job situation. The homemaker's…

This booklet contains the modifications made in the regulations governing the teaching profession in Argentina between June 1967 and September 1970. Regulations cover the qualifications and requirements for certification, promotion, and retirement and the mechanics for classification and advancement. (VM)

The instructional material in this fifth of 6 units is directed to the 9th graders of the Oglala Sioux people. The contents focus on government--familial, tribal, and Federal. Discussions include family relationships, community leaders, council meetings and membership, policing of the camps by warriors, and warrior and chief's societies. The…

An annotated listing of a variety of audiovisual formats on content related to the social-rehabilitation process is provided. The materials in the listing were selected from a collection of over 200 audiovisual catalogs. The major portion of the materials has not been screened. The materials are classified alphabetically by the following subject…

This report presents a study undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of contacting previously unreached urban audiences through the use of films at automatic self-learning centers. To accomplish this, the study attempted to determine: (1) the extent to which people in an urban business (a large insurance company) would look at agricultural films…

This document describes a data processing system now being implemented that is designed to provide rapid retrieval of information concerning a certificate holder's status. A brief history of past and present methods of teacher certification processing is included. These methods are then compared to the system currently being implemented. The new…

In an effort to find out the costs of more selective admission to the University of Wisconsin, UW-Oshkosh examined the progress of students who entered the university as freshmen in the 1960-61 academic year, when admission was relatively "open." Results showed that the state could save millions of dollars a year if it restricted…

Addressed to leaders of defender offices and inmate legal services programs, this document provides information with which to implement the paralegal concept. Stated objectives of the manual are as follows: (1) To tell administrators where successful projects are, (2) to steer administrators to other sources of information, (3) to describe optimum…

This training unit provides persons involved in employment interviewing, vocational counseling, curriculum planning, and other manpower activities with a multifactor approach for obtaining information from an individual and relating the data to job requirements. It is intended to result in the development of the bridge between client potential and…

The purpose of this study was to present and evaluate Bayesian-type models for estimating probabilities of program completion and for predicting first quarter grade point averages of community college students entering certain allied health fields. Two Bayesian models were tested. Bayesian Model 1--Estimating Probabilities of Program…

Describes the background and structure of an inservice project which offered primary school teachers in India support in the teaching of English as a foreign language through radio broadcasts. (Author/CB)

An information industry analyst suggests ways for librarians to deal with the acquisition and use of CD-ROM technology in their libraries. Practical information is provided on needs assessment, purchasing, system standards, and user access and fees, as well as sources of optical disk systems and titles. (CDD)

Provides practical advice to high school librarians on book selection, including a review of self-help and financial books of interest to teens, as well as selection of reference materials and computer software. Descriptions of two successful special projects--a book fair and a high school archive--are included. (CDD)

When selecting audiotapes for use in foreign language classrooms, teachers should consider factors affecting listening activities, including: second language vocabulary level of students; amount of information students must retain; rate of speech; subject matter and factual knowledge level of students; and grammatical knowledge of students. (CB)

Presents methods for teaching reading using Paired Reading and "real books" to determine the ingredients necessary for a successful program. Factors discussed include (1) materials (choice of books); (2) parental involvement; (3) the teacher's role (as enabler, facilitator, supporter); and (4) within-child factors (such as motivation and…