To encourage immediate classroom utilization of workshop materials and ideas gained at the 1973 Illinois Vocational Association Chicago convention, graduate credit in home economics was offered at Northern Illinois University (DeKalb) for workshop attendance and related activities. Participants found the course a beneficial, successful approach…

A discussion of a workshop in "Affective Education in Sex Education," in New York City. The teachers studied changes in attitudes, values, and the evolution of committments. The construction of decision-making and evaluation tools in the affective domain in sex education was the most important learning activity. (Author/EK)

The report describes activities of the American Academy of Pediatrics under a 1-year grant to evaluate the effectiveness of a child abuse curriculum for physicians and other health professionals. It is explained that the evaluation was conducted through a series of eight workshops based on the curriculum materials. Project results are reported in…

The program of consumer education for Comprehensive Health Planning was developed to assist consumers to assume leadership roles in community decision-making with regard to health services. This paper presents a description of a project that was developed to train leaders for the program. The project consisted of special, advanced training…

This manual was developed for use at workshops designed as an extension of training for water and wastewater treatment personnel. The course consists of lecture-discussions and hands-on activities. Each of the lessons in this document has clearly stated behavioral objectives to tell the trainee what he should know or do after completing that…

This paper describes the Communication in Education Workshop offered at the University of Colorado, outlines the procedures used in implementing the program, and makes recommendations for future implementation. The course was designed to allow each student to build an integrated unit of study, by providing fifteen two-hour minicourses from which…

In a 19th century carriage house in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, ideas spring free as teachers fashion classroom materials for their students. (Editor)

Adapted from a speech before the National Association of Sheltered Workshops and Homebound Programs (San Francisco, November, 1968).

Faculty Seminar in Reading Theory at Temple University of Education, Philadelphia May 8 and 9 1968

The report describes the planning and implementation of a 12 month longitudinal approach to establishing linkages between agencies serving the vocational needs of handicapped persons in New Jersey. Plans called for a statewide workshop with regional leaders followed by regional workshops with local leaders. Planning steps included selection of…

This pamphlet on conducting workshops and institutes is the ninth of 16 in a series to provide leaders in adult activities with sound introductory material to give practical help in using a method of adult education or working in a particular area. Its objective is to help leaders who conduct workshops or institutes to increase their skills and…

The report describes activities of a project designed to increase understanding and improve management skills of parents of neurologically impaired/learning disabled children. Parents (N=303) registered for a 12 session parent training workshop conducted by a school psychologist or social worker with assistance of special education teachers, and…