Two approaches to bringing out student voices in writing are the the "workshop advocates approach" and the "critical pedagogy advocates approach." The first group views voice as "individual expression," while the second group views voice as "participation." Though both strive to respect the student's voice,…

A number of issues related to assessment of students undergoing English enhancement courses were raised at a workshop on assessment held at The University of Hong Kong Language Centre. The primary focus of the workshop was to update staff about current assessment practices in the various programs run by the Language Centre and to discuss issues of…

The National Information Infrastructure (NII) holds the promise of connecting people of all ages and descriptions--bringing them opportunities to interact with businesses, government agencies, entertainment sources, and social networks. Offering data, examples, and expert commentary, this book charts a path toward enabling the broadest possible…

A needs assessment survey was conducted to help determine and create a faculty development program that would best meet the needs of the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) community. The topics and themes of the previous year's professional development workshops, presentations, and seminars were listed and reviewed. A survey was mailed to faculty…

Mass communication programs can focus on concepts, philosophies and the ability to synthesize information while providing education and experience for entry-level jobs in mass media industries. "Hands-on" instruction, in the form of media workshops and internships, have the ability to stimulate a student's involvement in the learning…

The media workshop and the media laboratory can fit meaningfully into the reforms of mass communication education, but there are distinct differences in their roles. The media workshop is a place where students can serve on-campus apprenticeships with a traditional media organization. The media laboratory is a futuristic media facility that…

The paratherapist training project was begun to increase training time provided to severely and profoundly handicapped students. Twenty-one retired persons volunteered to participate in a series of skill training modules that touched upon the following topics: observation, skill training, placement, individual or small group work, and daily and…

The manual presents information for school psychologists on non-test-based assessment for children with suspected handicapping conditions. The information is provided in a workshop format, with instructions for presenters (objectives, content outlines, and lesson plans). It is explained that non-test-based assessment is meant to complement…

A program designed to serve culturally different gifted elementary students in the Omaha (Nebraska) Public Schools is described. Following a brief rationale, information on the program's identification procedures lists 12 typical characteristics of culturally diverse gifted students. Possible program approaches are delineated, including (1)…

Describes a summer workshop designed to prepare teachers to work with severely handicapped children in their classrooms. Teachers learned to use a behavioral task analysis model developed previously. (ED)

Discusses the status of aviation aerospace education in Pennsylvania. Includes workshops, flight training, and aerospace education programs. (MLH)

The Northern California Research Group (NORCAL) organized a series of workshops for occupational administrators designed to provide insight into research procedures and practices in areas including: program effectiveness, job placement services, needs assessment, program evaluation, and follow-up studies. (NHM)

Author explained her objective of teaching a workshop stressing the developmental nature of morality as well as acquainting a group of teachers with Kohlberg's dilemmas and their own. (Author/RK)

This replication study investigated the immediate and long-term effects of Gestalt marathon workshops on a measure of self-actualization. Experimental groups participated in a 24-hour continuous Gestalt workshop. Findings revealed significant positive pre-post changes on an overall measure of self-actualization and on 10 of 12 subscales. The…