This document is comprised of the two 1999 issues of a newsletter addressing the administrative concerns of child-care centers, learning centers, preschools, nursery schools, kindergartens, and intergenerational centers. Issue 218 features articles on problems with parents such as late pickups, constant complainers, complaints about other…

This book explains how and why team teaching works and provides a comprehensive review of research material with practical applications. The nature, purpose, types, history, and evaluation of team teaching are described. The chapters are: (1) "What Is Team Teaching?"; (2) "Why Team Teach?"; (3) "How To Design a Team Teaching Program"; (4) "How To…

The University of Montevallo, Alabama, instituted a team interview process during the fall semester of 1998 as an additional criterion for determining eligibility to the Teacher Education Program. This study examines the perceptions of preservice teachers who underwent the team interview process. A group of 48 students were surveyed to determine:…

This dissertation investigates the effects of two different grouping strategies on secondary students concerning their preparation for, and performance at, a computer programming contest. Students were divided into two groups, experimental and control, for a 3-week treatment, followed by the contest. Students in the experimental group became…

This thesis reports and discusses my research on the action-learning project undertaken by MBA students with respect to actively embodied team learning. The teams undertook a number of consultancy projects for local companies during 1997-1999. It was seen that the successful teams evolved into micro learning organisations through a staged process…

A much needed addition to the Jamestown Elementary School turned out to be more than an expansion of walls for more space. A new educational program, a limited budget, and a short time line were tackled on a team approach basis and were successfully resolved. (Author)

In recognition that transition from high school to the world of work or higher education often represents a difficult period of adjustment, particularly for the handicapped student, guidance services for the handicapped student must provide the basis for a continuum of services extending well past termination from high school. This article shows…

Article based on a paper presented at the Second World Meeting on Medical Law in Washington, D.C., August 20, 1970. (IR)

The author calls attention to the attendance counselor and the role he plays in the guidance team. (BY)

The present discussion points to the need for further inquiry in the area of the guidance team process. The author enumerates weaknesses of the team approach and suggests that the helping professions need to place more emphasis on prevention. (Author/BY)

Compared a faculty team approach in advising small groups of students to traditional individual counseling. Students (N=238) were divided into experimental or control groups. Results showed the team/group approach significantly reduced advising time with no loss in student satisfaction or knowledge of procedures and policies. (Author/JAC)

Describes how a staff counselor, relating to elderly patients in a private medical practice, can serve the interests of patients, families, physicians, and community agencies. The role of the counselor is outlined and the benefits of a team approach are discussed. (JAC)

The expansion of school-based team functions is considered in terms of their use in providing consultation and technical assistance to instructional staff as well as for enhancing the functioning of the school as an organization. The functions range from the child to the school psychological services unit and reflect a systems orientation.…