Each place of residence is shown to have advantages and disadvantages for the developmental process. Whether or not an aspect of residential environment is advantageous must be determined according to the needs and developmental level of each particular individual. (Author)

The author concludes that what is presently needed is for thoughtful, interested persons to continue an examined approach to the understanding and use of the intensive group experience. It has powerful implications for education, psychiatry, counseling, for everyday people. (Author)

From the data, it was concluded that the group experience facilitated personal growth for almost all participants and could be a valuable learning experience for anyone entering a helping profession. (Author)

Listed are a number of centers for training in group work. They are categorized by general type of training offered and by necessary prerequisites. Mailing addresses are included. (CJ)

This very brief article describes the role of the counselor (Canadian) in working with students who need financial assistance (welfare) to help them remain in high school. (CJ)

Course focuses on assisting teenagers to understand themselves and their environment and to become aware of educational and vocational opportunities. Brief course outline is included. (CJ)

A discussion of the need for flexibility and freedom of choice" in higher education curriculum. (Author/AA)

Describes the intellectual development stages ascribed to children by Jean Piaget. Characteristics and examples are given for sensori-motor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational thinking periods. Implications are given for elementary school science education, including (1) formal instruction does not accelerate acquisition…

A new concept of the training and development responsibilities of organizations is proposed. A fundamental way to be of service to people in organizations is to help them examine their life goals and plans as a means of achieving their own potential. (EB)

In laboratory training, the systematic use of feedback as a learning mechanism, along with strategies to involve the participants, constitute major departures from more classic teaching-learning techniques. (EB)