Career development is a systematic and logical method for helping employees acquire skills and knowledge for professional growth. It benefits both the employee and the organization and should be a shared responsibility. The process is described. (MT)

This study investigated the reasons and motivations of older adults in pursuing adult education at universities. Data were collected on 78 learners aged 62-85. Both factor and cluster analysis were used on an inventory of reasons. The factor pattern differed from patterns found on younger adults. (JAZ)

Elementary children (N=138) in LD-NLD or NLD-LD (learning disabled - nonlearning disabled) dyads were individually tested on reading comprehension after study periods which emphasized either cooperative or individual study behaviors and goal incentives. There were sex differences in the impact of cooperative goal structures on attitudes,…

Concludes (1) that female newspaper managers are strongly committed to their jobs, (2) that they are setting goals but that their personal goals and those of the company have little connection, and (3) that most women expect to reach no more than two titles up from their present positions in the next five years. (FL)

Studied the effectiveness of sociodramatic goal-oriented role play and non-goal-oriented role play on locus of control in Black fifth-grade students (N=53). Results showed that internal locus of control significantly increased for the students who participated in the sociodramatic goal-oriented role play. (LLL)

A period of induction for beginning teachers helps make the transition from student to teacher a smoother process. Current research findings on induction, effectiveness of using research in such programs, and issues worthy of further research are explored. (DF)

The extent of previous recreational participation is an indicator of the amount and type of information used by an individual to make decisions concerning leisure behavior. Data from a national survey of river recreationists observed differences across different types of experience use history in on-site behaviors, motives for participation, and…

Reports the effectiveness of an orientation program for 29 psychotherapists who were beginning training at a large urban psychiatric outpatient clinic. Data indicated that therapists improved significantly in knowledge, sensitivity, and effectiveness as a result of the orientation program. (JAC)

The development, use, and improvement of a handbook to assist faculty advisors in learning and understanding the institution's advising system are described. Costs, formats, and specific content items are discussed. (MSE)

Making sure positive information about the schools is promoted within the community is the job of news liaison persons in each school in a successful network that gets balanced news coverage for schools in Virginia. (MD)

Proposes three basic orientations toward language and its role in society: language-as-problem, language-as-right, and language-as-resource. Considers bilingual education in framework of these orientations. Sees the development and elaboration of a language-resource orientation as important for the integration of bilingual education into a…

Describes an orientation program at California State University Sacramento which provided an opportunity for employers, faculty, and placement to share ideas and concerns. The program was successful in providing a link between academic departments and job oppotunities. (JAC)

Developed a new method for measuring goal hierarchies, called the Adult Intentional and Motivational Systems Chart, by interviewing 53 men and constructing a system summarizing their goals. Results suggested the continued use of the chart for research on self-direction and adult development as well as intervention. (LLL)

A clear concept of the nature of curricular research is deemed essential to effective scholarship and rational decisions about research goals. (GW)

The development of space awareness should facilitate effective playing and coaching through increased ability to observe spatial arrangements as they apply to game strategy. (JD)