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Stegman, Michael A. – Trans-action, 1970
Argues that low income home-ownership for the poor is unrealistic, and suggests that serious consideration be given to the manifold implications involved in declaring the total low-rent housing resources a public utility. (AF)
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Federal Aid, Housing Deficiencies, Housing Industry
Kratochvil, Daniel W.; And Others – Sch Counselor, 1970
The portion of the Personal and Social Development Program presented here is designed to help intermediate and secondary students with behaviors grouped into several categories: (1) self concept; (2) responsibility; (3) group consideration. (Author/CJ)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Computer Oriented Programs, Guidance Objectives
Haas, Mary Helen; Wood, Marcile – American Vocational Journal, 1970
A Self-Help Program for Chicano Women. (Editor)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Curriculum Development, Economically Disadvantaged, Experimental Programs
Williams, Boyce R. – Hearing Speech News, 1969
Concentrates on philosophical principles which agencies should consider when beginning programs for the deaf. Methods and techniques become secondary to a proper outlook for the deaf and for those working with them. (RW)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Community Programs, Deafness, Demography
Reagan, Patricia – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1981
A good introductory course in women's health would consist of all or a variety of issues which would include: the economics of women's health, terminology, hysterectomies, breast cancer, hormone therapy, childbirth, and patient-practitioner relationships. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Females, Health Education
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Toseland, Ronald W.; Hacker, Lynda – Social Work, 1982
Determined the extent to which social workers participate in self-help groups and examined their role in planning, developing, and supporting the groups continued existence. Results indicated that social workers perform important functions in supporting the growth and continued existence of self-help groups. (RC)
Descriptors: Consultants, Counselor Role, Group Dynamics, Participation
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Neverdon-Morton, Cynthia – Journal of Negro Education, 1982
Describes self-help programs initiated by Black women between 1895 and 1925 in Tuskegee, Alabama; Hampton, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; and Baltimore, Maryland. Poor housing, health concerns, racial discrimination, inadequate schools, and the lack of economic opportunities were some of the barriers challenged by these programs. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Black Organizations, Economic Opportunities, Educational Opportunities, Females
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Romine, Larry – Community and Junior College Journal, 1981
Profiles Lane Community College's use of the quality circle concept to raise quality while holding down costs, whereby a voluntary group of 12 employees working in the same department meet one hour per week to identify, analyze, and solve work-related problems and implement solutions proposed to and approved by management. (DMM)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Faculty, Community Colleges, Faculty College Relationship
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Case, Christine L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1980
Determined was the effect of autotutorial instruction in the laboratory portion of a general biology course designed for nonbiology majors. Results indicate positive effects in enrollment, increased retention, and improved student achievement. (CS)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Educational Research, Higher Education
Greenberg, Leslie S.; Kahn, Sharon E. – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1980
Matching specific counselor interventions with particular client "moments" enables counselors to conceptualize when and how to best use the interventions. Focusing, evocative reflection, use of the empty chair, reenactment, and fantasy all stimulate adult clients to experience more deeply and develop new understandings. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Affective Objectives, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Client Relationship
Labour Education, 1979
The three major goals of the International Labour Organisation's Workers' Education Programme are (1) strengthening of rural workers' organizations; (2) development of institutional and financial structures for the support of workers' education; and (3) focus on education for social and economic participation. (SK)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Dropouts, Educational Finance, Educational Needs
Thurman, Christopher W.; And Others – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1979
Use of a self-help tape program as part of a campus telephone counseling service is discussed. Most frequently requested tapes are presented to illustrate the primary concerns of callers. Data indicate that the program is a well-used mode for obtaining mental and physical health information. (Author)
Descriptors: College Students, Counseling, Higher Education, Improvement Programs
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Rakos, Richard F.; Schroeder, Harold E. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1979
A self-administered assertiveness training program trained refusal of unreasonable requests from strangers and close relationships. Comparison with a placebo program indicated the assertiveness program produced superior effectiveness of assertion, content of assertion, verbalization of assertion-related obligations, persistent assertive…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Development, College Students
Byrne, Thomas P. – Canadian Counsellor, 1980
Students from two high schools in Nova Scotia rated the Self-Directed Search (SDS) according to reasonableness and usefulness of the results. The high esteem group reported greater satisfaction on the second criterion. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Foreign Countries
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Wagman, Morton – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1980
Studies the possibility of developing systematic dilemma counseling into an autonomous mode. Experimental comparisons explore the pervasive situation in which a client successfully concludes a treatment program, only to find some subsequent problem developing in postcounseling life. (Author)
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Counseling Effectiveness
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