Examined was the way in which self-disclosure develops, focusing upon the family structure and communication system. It was hypothesized that affection in the family would affect the amount of self-disclosure of subjects to parents and people outside the family, and that there would be a curvilinear relationship between the degree of parental…

This workbook is designed as an inservice teacher training course on eliminating sex-role stereotypes. The format is based on telecast vignettes, discussion sessions, and homework assignments consisting of individual examination of attitudes. The program discusses the masculine and feminine mystiques, language and textbooks, classroom practices,…

Writing labs should have substantive rather than merely cosmetic effects on student writing. Through a 30-minute writing conference, students can improve the assignment at hand and obtain insight into their own development as writers. The writing instructor has three tasks during a conference: (1) to establish focus, (2) to make a diagnosis, and…

These health curriculum guidelines were designed for teachers of junior high school students. Four major topic areas are covered: 1) anatomy, physiology, human growth and development, and nutrition; 2) mental health and use and misuse of drugs; 3) heredity, personal development, and family relationships; and 4) environmental health, disease…

Employee growth need strength (EGNS) is defined as a worker's need to obtain "growth" satisfaction from his work. The moderating influence of EGNS on relationships between global job satisfaction and the job attributes of conflict and ambiguity were investigated. Production supervisors (N=57) completed questionnaires on role perceptions, job…

A model of identity formation, based on the cognitive developmental stages of social perspective-taking, was tested to determine if identity is achievable through cognitive strategies of considering the self in relation to friends, family, peers, and society. Two separate studies, one involving college students (N=28) and one involving high school…

Do women go through identifiable developmental stages? Can generalizable patterns of transition be found, and if so, do these patterns differ according to the age of the respondent? What are women's most difficult and most satisfying times of life? To provide some exploratory quantitative data on these questions, a sample of 120 women completed a…

The value of experiential learning to augment formal instruction is discussed. The author posits that the social shift from rural to urban life has created a youth population richer in information than in experience. Experiential learning is a means to compensate for this imbalance. Examples are given of successful programs such as Foxfire, which…

This study investigated the importance and meaning of the role of observation in teachers' assessment of student achievement. Seven questions were used as a guide by the researchers: 1) What do teachers mean when they rate observation as their most important source of information for assessing student achievement? 2) What role do teachers'…

The model described here was developed for use as a program planning guide by teachers, many of them tradesmen and lay people, at the secondary school level, who offer courses to adults pursuing interests that will add meaning to their lives. Ten features of the model are listed: (1) The purpose is to assist learners in the pursuit of interests…

A program is described in which physically disabled adults were hired as teacher aides to work in mainstreamed classrooms. It was found that these aides not only served as role models for handicapped children but also increased the sensitivity of normal students. (JD)

It was hypothesized that a structured analysis of pupil outcomes will improve the attitudes and performance of prospective teachers. This procedure, known as Product Analysis, is a self-regulation technique based on the assumption that teachers who are able to monitor the effects of their teaching behavior on student achievement will alter that…

This vocational student chapter officer handbook contains guidelines to help officers become more aware of their leadership responsibilities. The handbook is divided into eight sections. The first two sections provide an introduction to the handbook and an explanation of state and national support for vocational student organizations. Section 3…

This guide provides an in-depth description of guidance and counseling as they relate to adult education. One major theme stressed is that guidance is an integral part of adult education, serving students by facilitating their learning and self-fulfillment. Topics covered are the concept of guidance within adult education and the adult education…

A composition teacher at a New York City community college where cooperative education is stressed found that focusing the writing of his multiethnic students on the theme of freedom helped them look at their lives differently, revealing the contradictions involved in their beliefs, ideals, and prejudices. The course began with a discussion of…