Stress Inoculation Training overall is more effective than no treatment in reducing self-reported anxiety and increasing self-reported confidence in performing speech behaviors. Merely being in a speech class reduces observed anxiety behavior. (Author)

Describes the library skills workshops, expressly designed for faculty secretaries, executive secretaries, administrative assistants, and clerk-typists, that have been successfully experimented with by the University of Maine at Orono Libraries. (Author)

The problem of when to leave symbolism alone and when to plunge into interpretation is examined through an elderly woman's relationship to a doll. (FL)

The career education staff development effort in the Louisville Middle Schools is examined. Focus areas include: unique needs of the middle school student, training activities, barriers encountered, and factors contributing to the workshops' success. A figure illustrates the staff development plan. (CT)

Describes student participation in sessions on news writing, interviewing, news reporting, yearbook production, and so on. (KS)

A practitioner reflects on workshop planning, outcomes and evaluation, learning in groups, and the facilitator's motivation. (SK)

New perspectives on the time-honored technique of workshops have identified two major concerns: the context of workshops and the diverse potential of this format for adult learning. (SK)

Designed and presented a workshop to help teaching assistants (TAs) interact with students in an appropriate and ethical manner. End-of-semester comments by 94 participants indicated that the session enhanced their confidence to manage situations of ethical concern wisely. (SLD)

Uses Emily Dickinson as the focus of three poetry workshops at Western Michigan University with high school students attending the Michigan Youth Arts Festival as winners in a state-wide poetry competition. Describes two poetry workshops: "Dear World" - Dickinson in Detroit, and "Walking toward you without knowing" - Michigan…

Outlines the inception and evolution of "The Bonderman," a workshop devoted to the development of new theatre works for young audiences. Explains that the Bonderman is committed to: the development of the playwright; the development of the individual play; and the ongoing dialogue about the creation of new work for young audiences. Describes the…

The skills acquired in a Job-Alike Workshop can go a long way toward reducing the "I don't get no respect" syndrome compounded by high student/supervisor ratios. When support personnel learn student management strategies, their daily tasks are easier, and the positive effects are noticeable throughout the entire school. (MLH)

Examines the literature on marketing and uses the four elements of product, price, place, and promotion to elicit guidance for those who wish to market educational games, simulations, and workshops. Devising a marketing strategy centered on the customer is discussed, and the distinction between goods and services is described. (11 references)…

Discusses the need for teachers to have professional opportunities available to talk with each other, share stories, collect data, and share resources in addition to the traditional conference format which is available. (MG)

Asserts that a mini weekend photo workshop can solve big publication photo problems. Offers a sample schedule of a one-day photo workshop. (PRA)

Describes a poetry writing workshop conducted in a juvenile hall. Notes that many of the kids were good writers with a lot to say. Includes several poems written by members of the workshop. (RS)