College student self-evaluations can assist in institutional outcomes assessment by helping educators understand the content, context, and process of learning at both individual and institutional levels, and from the perspective of either research or assessment. Currently, self-assessment is used primarily in evaluating broad learning outcomes,…

This article presents issues for consideration by planning teams making transition decisions for students with traumatic brain injuries. Factors in selecting a postsecondary setting are outlined, such as physical accessibility, living arrangements, academic programs and support services, social and personal support systems, and career/vocational…

Describes a study comparing the relative benefits of initial attendance at a two- or four-year college, focusing specifically on freshman-year changes in enjoyment of diversity and intellectual challenge, learning for self-understanding, internal locus of attribution for academic success, and preference for higher order cognitive activities.…

Two divergent views concerning how experiential educators affect social change. The first editorial views experiential education as promoting the individual development of students but asserts that this alone does not lead to political action. The second editorial suggests that experiential education processes teach the art of compromise and…

Reports results of a study that examined whether computer conferencing would enhance preservice teachers' awareness of taken-for-granted assumptions. Analysis of students' discussions suggests that, though conferencing generates a rich source of assumptions, students may not recognize them as such. Students' developmental level related to ability…

The Multiple Abilities Program (MAP) at the University of Alabama emphasizes reflective teaching as a pedagogical tool. Reflectivity is fostered around the themes of understanding diversity and development of all learners, facilitating empowerment, and utilizing authenticity in instruction and assessment. Case studies of MAP students illustrate…

Reviews student development theories and their application to different student populations, including underrepresented students. Discusses students who are transfer-bound, those of nontraditional ages, and those involved in vocational education. (MAB)

Identifies the attitudes of secondary school students toward several science-related topical areas (i.e., nuclear energy, environmental issues, energy concepts, science concepts, space exploration, and metrication) for the purpose of enhancing students' attitudinal development toward science-related topical areas. Discusses respondents attitude…

Community service learning combined with ethics education can enhance students' personal and moral development as well as their academic performance. Components of a successful community service learning program include student-implemented community service projects, discussion of real-life moral issues, personality development interventions, and…

Examines from two developmental perspectives how elementary and middle school counselors can use innovative technologies in their schools. The first perspective is from the viewpoint of student developmental needs; the second is from the viewpoint of counselor adoption of new technologies. Provides strategies for incorporating computer technology.…

The Work Experience Program at the American School for the Deaf (Connecticut) involves students with multiple handicaps spending half of their school week in the classroom focusing on language, practical math, social studies, and science, and half their week at jobs, with the teacher serving as job coach and supervisor. (JDD)

Examines how teachers' pedagogical practices shape them as educators and alter their belief systems about students. A teacher describes her own pedagogy, noting how she made her practices consonant with her beliefs and discussing the changes in her attitudes when she changed her course from pass-fail to letter grading. (SM)

The Brooklyn College (New York) program of campus leadership development was designed to tap the leadership potential of faculty but is adaptable for students and staff. It consists of five phases (emergence/identification; cultivation; classification; authorization; support) and focuses on developing three types of authority (substantive;…

Describes elements of the Student Service Quality Assurance model used at Butler County Community College to assure access to education, access to information via the library and various technological means, employee development, and student development through adjunct advising, career planning, student seminars, developmental studies, and peer…

Adolescents with nonverbal learning disabilities are characterized by poor fine graphomotor skills, poor organization, and inaccurate perceptions of social situations. Effective remedial interventions include training students in study skills, writing skills, organizational skills, and social skills, and in ways to plan, risk, and act on their own…