The author discusses aspects of the counseling psychologists image and identity that interfere with professional functioning. He suggests that counseling psychologists join with their practicing colleagues who share competence in psychology to maximize collective potential through an integrated identity in a broader framework. (Author/JEL)

From a population of 20 children, the treatment group received six sessions of verbal self-instructions via modeling with response-cost contingent upon efforts during training, and controls received similar training without specific treatment. Two self-report measures and teacher and staff ratings of locus of conflict did not show treatment…

The author relates his success as a technical consultant for numerous firms. Outlined are basic procedures for getting started in consulting and tips on structuring the consulting aspect of a science career. Included are illustrations of some of the apparati produced as a result of consultant assistance. (MA)

Four authors who have experience with contract training present their recommendations for those who want to become contract trainers. Topics covered include program design, audience analysis, and marketing the trainer. (CH)

Reviews the consulting process (two-way interaction focused on seeking, giving, and receiving of help) as it applies to library science and identifies nine process roles of the consultant as teacher, student, detective, barbarian, timekeeper, monitor, talisman, advocate, and ritual pig. Common errors in classifying consultant roles are noted. (9…

Author presents a comparative analysis of federal selection and retaining procedures. (Editor)

An examination of the influence sociology exerts on the ideology of the personal service professions of health, welfare, and education; and the influence of the ideology of the personal service professions on sociology. Reveals that the interaction between the two is mutually inhibiting. (Author/MB)

Fund raising firms become growth industry in Britain, as struggle to keep doors of private schools open is turned over to professionals. (Editor)

An open letter by the chairman of the Elementary Section, National Council of Teachers of English, urging greater involvement in affairs of the Council and more readers of Elementary English". (RD)

Describes proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Classical League, June 19-21, 1969, at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, on the occasion of the group's Golden Anniversary Celebration. (DS)

Argues that consultation skills are necessary for effectiveness within instructional development and examines the dimensions of the ideal consultation relationship. A triad relationship between consultant, client, and benefactors, with the instructional developer possessing effective communication skills, ability to use various interview…

Describes some of the different roles an instructional consultant may fill and their implications for both clients and consultants. The focus is on the differences between consultants as generalists and as specialists, and between consultants as advisors to others and as direct providers of products or services. (Author)

Reviews the results of 29 studies on the effectiveness of school consultation published between 1972 and 1977. Of the studies reviewed, 76 percent reported at least one or more positive effects resulting from consultation interventions. Despite the problems entailed in measuring consultation outcomes, the practice does appear to be effective.…

A preschool psychologist recounts his personal experiences performing three roles other than the traditional diagnostic and psychometric functions: those of consultant, program developer, and researcher. (CP)