Proposes a comprehensive educational program for exceptional or deviant elderly based on special education principles and methodology. A diagnostic-prescriptive program dealing with crucial life-adjustment areas of the aged is described. The curriculum involves formal classes, an individual advising process, and guided educational experiences.…

The problems of single parents are discussed here, including issues of finances, housing, employment, and child care. Suggestions are given for dealing with responsibility overload. (LD)

Examines how young people are socialized into various types of modern societies. Probes adult attitudes toward youth, schools as social institutions, and alienation in modern society. (Author/DB)

Report of a survey of women's experiences with temporary help services (THS). Includes a discussion of the benefits, employee needs and characteristics, and the advantages and disadvantages of THS agencies. (WL)

A discussion of how the achievement of true equal job opportunities for women is a very complex problem requiring new flexibility in attitudes and societal arrangements. (HD)

As librarians use new computer equipment and related procedures, "ergonomics"--the least stressful orientation and use of the body in relation to the work it performs--becomes more important. Describes thirteen steps that employees can take to make their job experience more comfortable, safe, and efficient. (AEF)

Notes that inclusive education is central to contemporary discourse on special needs education. Examines difficulties in allowing the concept to be a key organizing principle for educational provision. Argues that setting aside preoccupation with inclusion would result in a clearer focus on core educational values and student learning and…

The paper reviews literature on communication augmentation for individuals with severe/profound intellectual disabilities, within the framework of the "Participation Model." The discussion covers communication opportunity, communication access, strategies for facilitating the use of natural speech, overview of unaided and aided…

The paper challenges teachers to creatively use current educational reforms and challenges reformers to consider seven questions concerning the effect of proposed reforms on the emotional atmosphere of schools, student attitudes toward learning, student feelings toward self, teachers' creativity, student needs, and nonmainstream students. (DB)

Reed lists characteristics of programs for adult learners with special needs: (1) finding out, (2) reaching out, (3) starting out, (4) helping out, (5) watching out, and (6) spelling out. Wircenski discusses strategies to use with disadvantaged adults. Schwingen and others cover strategies for use with adult immigrants. Leconte and Taymans discuss…

Some typical teacher concerns about technology education are explored. Answers reflect the belief that implementing technology education does not require entirely new instruction methods. Concerns explored include (1) use of the project method, (2) specialized equipment, (3) problem-solving, (4) needs of special students, and (5) teacher skills.…

Discusses the elements of Montessori education that distinguish it from traditional education for older children and from much current group experience for young children. Focuses on the respect for each child as a unique individual with unique interests and learning styles and on how Montessori education responds to that individuality to…

The distinction between regular and special schooling in Scotland was effectively erased by the Education Act of 1981 which recognizes that any pupil requiring extra support to succeed in a regular classroom has special education needs. Individual needs are interpreted in relation to a continuum of needs and in the context of the child's…

Presents a brief overview of the complex critical issues that play a part in the lifestyle of the dual-career couple. Recommendations are introduced that would increase the effectiveness of career development counseling for individuals who either anticipate being part of, or are currently part of, a dual-career couple. (JPS)

Children of 5, 9, and 13 years of age were asked to allocate resources in hypothetical situations in which norms of equity, equality, or need were applicable. Young children were insensitive to the contextual information, whereas older children appropriately tailored their decisions to the situation. (BC)