Presents comprehensive perspective on the work of a school counselor. Describes program of developmental guidance activities which offers the school counselor the opportunity to contribute significantly to educational excellence. Claims developmental guidance can become the hearthstone of school counseling. (ABL)

Reports developmental differences among students at traditionally Black institutions on the Student Developmental Task Inventory. Discusses the effects of sex, academic classification, and collegiate environment. (Author/KS)

A model of singleness in later life was developed to show how the social context may influence the personal and social resources of older, unmarried persons. Role transitions of the unmarried over the life course, finances, health, and social relationships of older singles are discussed with implications for practice and future research.…

Studied the educational, vocational, and personal development of adult gifted women. Obtained biographical accounts from 30 randomly selected females who graduated from a high school for the gifted from the 1930s into the 1980s. Generalizations drawn from the research results provide recommendations for educators and counselors to assist and…

Examines two schools of thought regarding interpersonal relationships in educational settings: the management and mental health perspectives. Discusses the school's role in helping children see their social/moral connection with the world. Urges teachers to help students develop empathy, learn to help others, and contribute to the community and…

The argument that liberal education (study of the philosophical and literary texts that compose the Great Tradition of the West) promotes political conservatism, a propensity to oppose the modern and particularly American progress toward achieving the ideals of democracy and equality, is discussed. (MLW)

Assessment of the degree of community integration of 300 young adults who had participated in special education programs for students labeled mentally retarded indicated that the individuals surveyed were generally satisfied with their present situation and most displayed some degree of competence in independent living skills. (Author/CL)

Proposes that planning and prevention strategies are needed to adequately deal with mental health problems. Provides a rationale and examples that link emotional disorders with early and subsequent imprinting, conditions, and accumulating interactions. Offers several interventions for changing behavior. (ML)

Presents a historically based outline of six stages of human normative development. Elucidates this outline phenomenologically and derives a hierarchical scheme of normative behavior from which to develop programs of moral education. (SK)

What makes the surge in learning disabled (LD) children disturbing is that no one clearly understands what LD really means. LD is usually defined in terms of disability, deficiency, and disadvantage--rather than ability, asset, and advantage. Studies now reveal that LD children actually possess positive learning styles and abilities that were…

Explores how nonformal education contributes to the quality of life in Israel's Kibbutzim. The focus is on basic life functions that provide criteria for the successful development of individuals and communities. (CT)

Indicates that bibliotherapy can be combined with puppetry techniques to help children resolve developmental problems. Suggests that additional benefits may include appreciation for children's literature as well as increased knowledge of story structures, enhanced language fluency, and increased vocabulary. (Author/KS)

Student activities were overlooked in the recent national reports on education indicating the possibility that they are not considered significant. Provides a seven-step agenda for ensuring that such programs retain their position in the schools. (MD)

A developmental process consisting of four phases that emerged from graduate students' reports of their experiences in a course promoting self-direction is outlined and compared with research on similar processes in other groups. (MSE)

Evidence supported the use of one type of peer evaluation in small group activities, particularly when the instructor is unable to make sufficient observations for assigning grades. However, students should be provided with few evaluative categories and explicit directions for applying the categories. (RM)