Throughout the nation, states report unprecedented growth in the numbers of students identified with autism and other autism spectrum disorders (U.S. Department of Education, 1994, 2002). As a result, states are focusing increasing attention on intervention programs for young children with autism. However, there is less attention being paid to the…

Obtaining sufficient funding to cover ever-increasing costs of services for students with disabilities is a critical responsibility for state and district special education directors. Medicaid is a possible source of support for certain school-based services in conjunction with other federal funds. This policy analysis provides a brief background…

This report examines the current position in Scottish further education colleges regarding professional development for those staff whose roles include teaching and the management of teaching and learning. The report: (1) identifies general categories of professional development in which it is appropriate for these staff to participate; (2)…

During the past 60 years, 2-year colleges have increased rapidly in numbers and in enrollment of students. Over 650 institutions of the 2-year type have been established in this short period, and the number of students served each year by the public and private 2-year colleges has grown to the impressive total of over three-quarters of a million.…

Edith Green discusses the crucial issues in American education today, the solutions being offered, and the dangers inherent in some of those solutions -- particularly those which involve profit-making corporations in education. (Author)

A structured recruitment model for faculty consists of nine primary elements (with suggestions for carrying out each): establishing position objectives, initial contact with the candidate, initial candidate interview, reference contacts, evaluation of the candidate, campus visit, decision to extend an offer, making the employment offer, and…

Factor analysis was used to examine underlying structures for both admission and clinical performance measures. Multiple regression showed that admission interview comments best predict narrative clerkship performance, while objective scores best predict an objective measure of clinical knowledge. (Author/MLW)

Discusses methodologies used to observe children at work in science classrooms and to handle data collected from such observations. Audience, observational mechanisms, and research strategies are considered in separate sections. Methodologies as applied to the Learning in Science Project are also considered. (JN)

Authors outline a two-quarter, graduate sociology course in fieldwork that they teach at the University of California, Davis. The course addresses the tasks of data collection, focusing gathered data scientifically, data analysis, and dealing with consequences of the research. (GC)

In a study of 22 male and 3 female faculty from various disciplines, most agreed that information and assistance were needed for faculty career development. Opinions of existing programs and facilities varied greatly. Opportunities to process and maximize benefits of such events as travel and leaves were welcomed. (MSE)

Randomly selected undergraduates at the University of Texas at Dallas were interviewed concerning their perceptions of their classroom experiences. Results showed that neither age nor sex could be used to predict student satisfaction with their academic experience and instruction. (Author/MLW)

A set of instructional materials for acquisition of clinical reasoning skills through independent study has been developed that uses simulation of patient encounters and addresses both medical and psychosocial issues. Small group instruction with the materials is preferred over individual use. (MSE)

Examines the cross-age peer tutoring process from two perspectives--descriptive analysis of verbal interactions, and documentation of academic and attitudinal progress. Particular attention is given to how the peer tutoring process (a) affects friendship and a give-and-take attitude between the tutor and the tutee and (b) serves as a motivating…

A limited attempt to teach and assess the ability of native English-speaking adolescents is described. The concern is not to teach more language but to encourage use of existing language in a formal interview with maximum flexibility and effectiveness. Possible ties into second language instruction are considered. (Author/MSE)

Investigated the effects of question tense (past, present, future, and conditional) on intentionally deceptive and truthful responses to questions asked during employment interviews. Identified, through computer analysis, six variables which differentiated between truthful and deceptive messages and 19 variables which identified between the four…