Outlines an experiential adult learning model. Suggests a range of helpful interpersonal competencies that are readily available in different degrees to men and women. Advocates developing opportunities for both sexes to increase their behavioral repertoire in deficit areas. Proposes a collaborative problem-solving model requiring a full range of…

Describes a study to determine whether preservice teachers with training in science process skill instruction can improve their knowledge of and ability with process skills as well as improve their ability to sequence process skills. (Author/SA)

Argues that all instructors, regardless of field, share responsibility for improving students' writing skills. Advocates (1) establishing academic objectives for all students to meet by the end of their college career, (2) requiring essays and papers, rather than objective tests, and (3) requiring effective writing in every course. (DD)

A discussion of the impetus for the back-to-basics movement, requisites for skill identification, evaluation of achievement in basic skills, curriculum, and staff development is presented. (MK)

Since first-year psychiatric residents were observed to lack many interviewing skills necessary for both physicians and psychiatrists, a method of teaching the skills in a group setting with live patients was constructed. Research results supported self-report changes in empathy, congruence, and level of regard. (Author/LBH)

Described is a student group project involving the development of a slide presentation based on some aspect of human growth and development or educational psychology. Included in the description is a list of project titles and a sample of the project assignment outline. (JMD)

Offers suggestions of ways to encourage problem solving activities on the playground. (MA)

Describes a study designed to identify the specific needs (as identified by administrators and charge nurses) of nurses' aides and to determine the appropriateness for inclusion in an inservice training program. (WL)

Describes a high school curriculum which fuses mathematics skills with skills necessary for an individual to function effectively in the community, regardless of his or her occupational choice. (TA)

Extract from the opening statement to the World Conference on Adult Education and Development. Focus is on the effects of political forces on the standard of living, especially in Third World countries, economic hardships faced by these countries, and the role of adult education in assuring that people are real participants in political and social…

The author proposes and describes the use of twin facilities--a teaching lab and a production lab--in instances where the instructor is responsible for both teaching basic principles and skills of graphics and for the school's administrative printing requirements. (SH)

This article illustrates how distinct foundations are reflected in all program variables in a unified program. Two unified early childhood education programs are contrasted: a skill development program based upon behaviorist theory, and a cognitive growth program based upon cognitive developmental theory. Implications are discussed. (Author)

Describes three college level simulations designed to help students understand geographic location. Presented for each simulation is an abstract map, a set of rules, geographic principles illustrated in the game, and explanation of how the game relates to a real-world situation. Rule simplification for use in grades 3-12 is discussed. (Author/DB)

The present body of teachers of the arts represent neither the best performers in the arts, nor the best teachers in the sense of learning facilitation. This double deficit in teaching competencies was discussed with reference to the need for inservice training. (Author/RK)

Frequency measures were based on the first 30 minutes of audiotaped interviews with clients, taken at the end of prepracticum, during practicum, and at least three months after training. Data indicate males make more responses overall than do females. Training of specific skills is affirmed. (Author)