Fifteen essays, grouped according to 4 general areas of research, are presented. Part I deals with the individual in his society; Part II examines 6 social institutions--economy, government, family, religion, education, and power structure; Part III delves into methods and objectives of change; and Part IV explores change agencies, particularly…

A UNIQUE DEVICE ("THE COLLEGE SUGGESTOR") WAS DEVELOPED FOR CLASSIFYING FOR INSTANT RETRIEVAL CHARACTERISTIC INFORMATION ON SOME 1,930 JUNIOR COLLEGES, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES. IN USING IT AN INDIVIDUAL WOULD IDENTIFY THOSE INSTITUTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS, CLOSELY RELATED TO HIS PERSONAL…

Because the counseling profession places high value on counselors possessing accurate self-awareness, this study investigated the differences and relationships between counselor education students' self-perceived and measured needs levels. A sample of 107 counselor students estimated their needs levels and then completed the Personality Research…

Technological advances and family modifications that have taken place in American society have been harmful to the elderly. Home economics has a unified, holistic, and interdisciplinary approach that qualifies it professionally to stand as a forerunner in a movement to promote a society that recognizes the needs of all segregated and deprived…

Describes a study which sought information on job reinforcers and job satisfaction, focusing on faculty members of the Area Vocational Technical Institutes (AVTIs) in Minnesota. Findings suggest more emphasis be placed on environmental conditions which promote the idea that teachers are important people and do have a position of status in the…

Proposes that teachers of young adolescents discover and meet the needs that direct individual students' behaviors in the classroom by applying Maslow's theory of need-satisfaction. Discusses adolescents' responses to different needs, effective teaching responses, and positive aspects of adolescent descriptors. Gives examples of four students who…

This excerpt from a book outlines data needed in an information profile of a special needs child. It advises parents to keep records of the mother's pregnancy and delivery, the child's development, school forms, medical forms, schoolwork examples, immunizations, current photograph, and the child's strengths/weaknesses and skill development. (JDD)

A questionnaire survey assessing attitudes of 50 deaf adults toward sign language systems used in schools found the majority supported American Sign Language and Manually Coded English-Pidgin with some reservations. Respondents were also concerned about needs of individual deaf children and deaf adult involvement in educational decision making for…

Presents an overview of the child (and family) welfare services in Japan which include health and fitness facilities, a children's allowance program, maternal and child health services, day care, facilities and services for children with special needs, and single parent family allowances. (BB)

A longitudinal study of 24 Lao Hmong refugees in Nebraska examined need changes that occurred between 1980 and 1985 for certain areas. In 1985, Hmong reported fewer problems with housing, employment, nutrition, clothing, and family conflict and more problems with finances, homesickness, and concern for family in Laos. (Author/CH)

To develop an educational program that works for every student, it is important to consider that learning style differences do exist and that learning style matching can positively affect achievement. Methods to help teachers assess student preferences are discussed. (DF)

This article describes a set of exercises to be used in an English language course for adults. The exercises are designed to take into account (1) the human being and his or her language needs, (2) the structuring process of human speech, and (3) the foreign language itself. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

The method of contract learning is described, and the educational advantages of its use are examined. The role of the faculty member is discussed along with suggestions for applying the contract learning method to various student audiences. (Author/LBH)

Many teachers look at standardized tests as something to be dreaded. This author and teacher looks at standardized-test scores and sees a tool to bring students learning to new heights. This is a way for teachers to target instruction exactly where it's needed. A way to get students looking forward to end-of-the-year tests (really!) as a way to…

This reading program manual delineates the "Books and Pets" program, a project of Arizona Reads, which is a collaboration between the Arizona Humanities Council and the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records. A CD-ROM version of the program accompanies the manual. The manual is divided into the following parts: Introduction;…