Uses the metaphor of teacher as rain dancer to explore a teacher's dilemma when democratic class practices clash with individual student needs. Raises the question of whose needs and whose agenda prevail in the classroom. (SK)

Tells the story of a very academically motivated college student who is deaf and who confronts an instructor who seems unprepared to teach her. Contends, in a response by Ruth Warick, that "Tracy" is disadvantaged by the instructor's approach that emphasizes writing skills and requires writing in "voices." Suggests ways to…

Maintains that children find their place in the world most securely by seeing themselves as part of the continuing work of creation. Considers how human tendencies, such as exploration, orientation, order, imagination, abstract thought, precision, repetition, self-control, and communication, allow humans to use the environment to meet various…

Contends that point and level systems constitute a powerful culture in education and treatment environments and deprive youth of normative needs. Offers recommendations that move away from these systems and towards practices sensitive to cultural differences. Point counting and record keeping can be replaced with individual goal plans for each…

Presents second in a four-part series on the universal needs for belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity in all children and youth. Focuses on an important concern shared in all cultures: the development of mastery and competence in children. Presents information on tribal concepts of achievement that are now being validated by…

Asserts that, unless we balance work and contemplation, we lose control of our lives and ourselves. Offers three ideas to return equilibrium to our lives for consideration: specificity, accountability, and expectations. Suggests specific activities, such as committing to a time-management program, as processes for reaching a harmony of action and…

A number of important studies have pointed to the significance of active participation in learning as a determinant of student performance on tests and of grades. As these studies showed, student engagement can result from development of personalized learning. Each of the Breakthrough High Schools (BTHS) has taken various paths to personalization…

The purpose of this article is to outline how motivation of first year university students can be enhanced through effective pedagogic practices and to discuss policy level decisions that impact upon the cultivation of student motivation. It reports on practices within a specific first year unit, Understanding University Learning, which…

The problems facing a rehabilitation counselor in successfully working with survivors of brain trauma are myriad. This review examined evaluation techniques, rehabilitation therapies, and existing services that have proven effective with traumatic brain injury (TBI) clients. There is a gap in rehabilitation services that results in the TBI…

The safe and effective use of medication is a concern for both older women patients and older women as caregivers. In 1989, twice as many antidepressants were prescribed for women as for men, and older women are more likely to have such drugs prescribed for them. According to studies, older women who live alone have the highest use of both…

This book addresses the specific needs and concerns of fathers of children with special needs. It summarizes research regarding fathers of children with special health needs and disabilities. It offers a new paradigm of service delivery to enable professionals to encourage fathers' involvement in their children's care. Innovative service delivery…

The homeless crisis in America is a complex issue with no "quick fixes." In Stanislaus County, California, it seems that there are many programs operating in isolation of one another. Approximately 5% of the county's population is homeless. Homeless persons have survival needs for food and clothing, hygiene, health care, affordable…

Previous research on the concept of perceived control has assumed that beliefs about control reflect a generalized personality trait and that people desire as much personal control as possible. To investigate whether perceptions of and needs for control vary across different life domains, and whether the discrepancy between perceived and desired…

Attempts to establish the corresponding dimensions of needs measured by the Work Motivation Inventory and the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule. Three significant relationships were found between the two components. (Author/DEP)

A representative of the APGA presents a strong endorsement of the National Home Care Act Of 1975. (HMV)