Examines the problem of adjustment and growth of the new graduate nurse in a present hospital situation. Offers a possible approach to alleviate the problems. References. (RB)

Teaching has high aspiration for professional status. Many of the characteristics of a profession are typical of teaching. However, there is little that a teacher must know, or do, or have as a characteristic apart from knowledge of subject matter which he teaches. (Author)

Reports findings of a study designed to determine the most desired preparation for persons planning to teach technical agriculture in post-high schools. Ranked highest by 60 deans and directors and 75 teacher educators was the item containing: bachelor's degree in agricultural education, master's degree in area of specialization, specialist's…

The results of a survey of selected state departments of education and media specialists who were asked how they would organize their media programs if funds were unlimited. (LS)

Review of journal literature, indicates general lack of information in area. Describes emergence of the counselor as a specialist, requiring preparation based on: (1) systematic rationale, (2) developmental approaches, (3) differentiated offerings for elementary school personnel, (4) management strategies, and (5) sensitivity training. (CJ)

Report of a study conducted for a master's thesis at Springfield College.

Difficulties associated with applying the scientific method to disciplines which deal with man and the societies he creates are discussed. Implications for institutional professions such as librarianship are mentioned. (PP)

Addresses those readers who are not familiar with EAP, offering an introductory discussion of its objectives and methods, in two parts. Devotes the first part to the needs that justify an EAP approach, and the second to its methodology, with particular attention to interdisciplinary, task-oriented instruction. Societe Nouvelle Didier Erudition, 40…

The Chief Justice of the United States outlines the duty and opportunity, besides relating legal theory to practice, regarding inculcating principles of professional ethics and standards in law students. This duty should permeate the entire educational experience from the first hour. Available from Dennis & Co., 251 Main St., Buffalo, NY…

Surveyed all federally funded community mental health centers to assess the training and education of former and incumbent directors, and gather their recommendations for training and education of successors. Data suggested incumbent directors have more managerial skills than predecessors; current directors feel the need for additional training.…

Described a statewide project to plan, design, and implement an ongoing training network for inservice education of professionals working in the field of aging. A system of interorganizational relationships has proven effective in bridging the gap between acquisition of knowledge and application in delivery of services and development of policy.…

Because assessment of creative potential is important in the selection of leaders, it is recommended that the critical activities of any occupational assignment should be examined in connection with the whole range of abilities of the structure-of-intellect model. (CM)