Writing teachers can enable students to think critically by teaching composition courses according to two principles: sequencing and revision. The teaching of a basic reading and writing course for college freshmen illustrates how writing, taught from a discovery perspective and in conjunction with selected readings, can develop students' ability…

Studied the construct validity and developmental structure of Hogan's (1964) model of counselor development and supervision using a sample of 141 counseling students and professional staff. Results indicated that counselor development is best described by a complex rather than a simple model and involves factors of anxiety/doubt and independence.…

Assessed the success of an Upward Bound program by increasing achievement and college attendance. Results indicated significant gains in both language arts and quantitative skills. Results also suggest the impact of the program is incremental: More program participation generates more successful outcomes among participants. (Author)

Advocates the use of developmental theory in needs assessment. Reviews the role of needs assessment in program development. Discusses the advantages of using developmental theory as a basis for the construction of questionnaire items. Presents specific theoretical approaches which can be used in needs assessment. (Author)

Tests the effect of developmental level objectives on student achievement and efficiency in a zoology course. These objectives were found to have no significant effect on achievement, but they did significantly increase student efficiency in learning the content material of the module. (Author)

Assessed the quality of students' roommate relationships, their communication skills, their psychological adjustment, and the interrelationship of these characteristics. Results indicated that roommates with high levels of trust and intimacy are significantly more satisfied with their relationship and are more emotionally adjusted than those with…

Placement interviewers rated students' placement recommendations with similar content for positiveness. The information presented was in the form of developmental transcripts, or causal attribution statements not related to student information. Both forms led to greater perceived positiveness of students by placement interviewers. (Author/JAC)

In five articles explores the value development of college students. Surveyed student personnel administrators to investigate ethical issues and values in student development and educational approaches to values development. Presents an approach to student ethical development. Discusses a rationale for developmental education considering…

Describes two new programs designed to make doctoral students aware of various career options outside of academia. The Alternative Careers program focuses on careers in business; The Humanist in Resident program focuses on retraining humanists and nonbusiness options in the community. (RC)

Analyzed 78 teachers' perceptions of their skills, knowledge, and attitudes about fostering students' emotional growth. Teachers rated themselves moderately skilled on most skill items and reported frequent use of skills designed to increase students' problem solving ability and self esteem. Results indicated much less curriculum use of affective…

Describes a study examining eleventh grade student perceptions of authenticity, legitimacy, and productivity in classroom activities. Findings showed that students defined authentic activities as those which involved them emotionally and intellectually, legitimate activities as those which seemed useful, and productive activities as enhancing both…

Examined the effects of a group counseling model on the vocational maturity, self-esteem and self-confidence, degree of conformity, personal effectiveness and integration, and perception of needs of reentry women. Short-term group career counseling was effective; counselor facilitation and mutual group support promoted positive personal change.…

Profiles an academic model which permits all student affairs personnel to actively facilitate student development on campus. Describes three variations of the model, from three universities, which incorporate a series of courses focusing on identified student needs. Describes other related student development activities. (RC)

Adolescents need to develop a positive sense of belonging, of competence and of self-worth. Clothing is a silent but powerful language. Adolescents use clothing to help them cope with changes. Clothing functions in a positive way in the transition period from childhood to adulthood. (Author/BEF)

Considers the way people create knowledge, the way personal knowledge grows, and the types of educative environments that are supportive to students' efforts to improve their knowledge. (GT)