Noting advantages of providing Individual Computerized Benefits Statements (ICBS) to communicate benefits programs to employees (a technique used extensively in industry), the author outlines procedural considerations to be taken into account before undertaking the project. (Editor/JT)

Presents guidelines for social studies teachers and a sample writing assignment to encourage student's developmental writing. Suggests that students emphasize the significance of the writer's ideas and information rather than the information itself. Establishes the relationship between thinking processes and writing and the need to break these…

A set of guidelines for evaluating criterion-referenced tests is presented. Additionally, 11 sets of extant criterion-referenced tests are evaluated using these guidelines. (JKS)

In the best of conceivable worlds, the use of punishment would not be necessary. In the real world of school, however, punishment is sometimes needed. The author provides guidelines for maximizing the positive effects of punishment. (Author/RK)

Furniture, clothing, and even the candy dish help amateur archaeologists uncover the "facts" through hands on experience. (Editor)

Underachieving high school students participated in an English program, in which they could select games or other activities as rewards for academic or social skills mastery specified in a weekly contract. Students' game preferences and teacher guidelines on game use were identified. (SJL)

Points out weaknesses in research studies purporting to show that there is no transfer value to the teaching of grammar; presents 21 pointers to aid in establishing a good grammar program. (DD)

These guidelines are intended for use in evaluating existing doctoral programs and in establishing new programs. The guidelines cover program objectives, program of studies, supervised experience, responsibilities concerning students in the program, support for the program, administrative relationships, and institutional resources. (Author)

Provides guidelines for a two-day workshop in metric measurement for teachers in public elementary and/or secondary educational systems. Discussed are the philosophy of such a workshop, objectives (cognitive and affective), methodology, and evaluation. An example workshop, following the guidelenes, is presented, along with a bibliography of…

Presents guidelines from the U.S. Department of Labor for developing an affirmative action employment program for the handicapped. Includes checklists of affirmative action items and a sample program policy plan. (MF)

A detailed analysis is presented of the three stages of the search process involved in hiring college administrators, and some suggestions for making this process more effective and systematic are provided. (LBH)

Renewed interest in improving linkages between knowledge resources of universities and information needs of state government has produced innovative efforts at developing mechanisms for interaction. A review of these efforts helps clarify prevailing theoretical and practical difficulties. Guidelines are suggested. (Author/LBH)

This article lists strategies based on research into child development which can be used to protect the mental health of young children. (CM)

Asserts that many economics courses teach students how to use analytical tools and solve problems, but few show them how to identify and set up problems for analysis. Describes a college economics seminar in Israel in which students help determine course content. (Author/DB)

The author discusses the problems associated with the rules and regulations governing the "set-asides" and "excess costs" for programs for handicapped and disadvantaged students in vocational education as set forth in P.L. 94-482. He explains that the rules may limit rather than expand these programs and delineates six elements…