Presents a rationale as well as practical ideas for using movement education as a basis for fostering self-confidence and integrating other learning activities in young children. (CM)

A national survey to determine the extent and characteristics of interpersonal skill (IPS) teaching in medical schools is reported. Eighty percent of IPS programs are less than five years old, are taught by psychiatrists and psychologists, and teach process, information-gathering, and psychological intervention. (LBH)

A new approach to general education at Bowling Green State University based on "essential skills and functional understandings" is discussed. The model includes skills in: problem solving and critical thinking; reading and writing; computation and mathematics; listening and speaking; and decision-making and values-conflict resolution.…

Some dos and don'ts and whys and hows for math games in the classroom. (Editor)

Presented is the case study of a multiply handicapped institutionalized boy (3.8 years old) with presenting problems of self-injury, refusing food, and inability to walk. (IM)

The ability to recognize questions warranting uncertainty was effectively developed in 167 fourth to sixth graders. A three-year followup evaluation measuring transfer of these skills on hard and soft drug use confirmed that students had developed a skeptical analytic attitude, allowing them to ignore peer and parental dogma about drugs.…

Utilizing Michael Polanyi's theory of knowledge as a framework, the author outlines an approach in which illiterate adults might increase their motivation and chances of success in developing reading skill. (EM)

The definition of hierarchical structure is reviewed, together with psychometric and experimental evidence regarding the existence of specific structures. A mathematical model including hierarchical and nonhierarchical options for a two component task is presented, along with an experimental design appropriate for testing the model and related…

A field experience environmental program involving urban high school students in farm, city, wilderness, and independent study situations is described. Concludes that experiential programs are beneficial to students, but that they place strain on public school organization, demand inordinate commitment from faculty and are expensive to administer.…

Because the counseling profession places high value on counselors possessing accurate self-awareness, this study investigated the differences and relationships between counselor education students' self-perceived and measured needs levels. A sample of 107 counselor students estimated their needs levels and then completed the Personality Research…

This article discusses the use of a "group helper" to minimize anxiety about audio-taping and role-playing experiences for counselor trainees. Results of this training technique are presented. (Author/HLM)

Iowa high school seniors enrolled in vocational agriculture during the 1975-76 school year were surveyed to determine how important the students thought their supervised occupational experience was in developing occupational skills and also which experience factors were most important. Although significant differences did exist, the findings…

This article describes how a short-term group training program served as a catalyst to make parents more sensitive and helpful to their adolescents. The combination of training in facilitative communication and behavior modification helped them to be more objective in observing and listening to their children. (Author)

This discussion of consultant preparation begins with a review of the current training practices followed by a consideration of and rational for emerging approaches. A working definition of consultation is presented, together with suggested curricular elements and instructional activities. (Author)

Makes suggestions to develop time management skills by selecting important targets, terminating others, and delegating and redisigning jobs, and to develop political skills by establishing power, networks, becoming aware of manipulative strategies, and using human relations skills in negotiation and bargaining. (Author)