Part of a continuing series. (VM)

The author argues for more professionalism in ITV/ETV program creation. (Editor/AK)

The author believes that professional preparation will be reorganized along more individualized and informal lines through student activities. The responsibility for learning will be placed on the student. (Author)

In this article, the author provides an alternative model for approaching counseling and counselor education in a period of rapid cultural change. (Author)

A study of the India training programmes for social education workers at different levels was conducted to find out the relative success and impact of these programs on the worker. The study found that the programs were "good" and some suggestions for improvement are discussed. (RR/Author)

Past and present therapeutic orientations, amount and adequacy of training, areas of specialization, and work settings were examined. Results showed that training is most adequate for those who use psychodynamic approaches and least adequate for those who use techniques bearing on social, cultural, and environmental aspects of mental health.…

Tested an algorithm for directing novice counselors in making empathic responses. The independent variable was assessed using a computer simulation program. The second experiment employed a completely randomized design. In another, the algorithm was modified and a randomized block design employed. Experimental groups performed significantly…

A contingency model of evaluation competencies is presented concerning the types and levels of professional competency an evaluator should have. Four broad categories of competency (policy analysis, administrative, interpersonal/personal, and technical) are identified along with three different levels of criteria of acceptable performance.…

Proposes, as a follow-up to a previous article about applying a phonological reading model to technical communication, that educators and practitioners of technical communication would benefit from a thorough understanding of the speech instinct. Explores the speech instinct, how humans developed it, and how it has been and still is fostered by…

Much of what a human resource (HR) professional needs to know depends on the specific area of responsibility. Research continues on identifying and methods of measuring competencies necessary to perform HR functions. This article takes a look at what organizations require of HR professionals in general as well as those focused on college…

Discusses the role of psychologists and other social scientists in public policy and decision making. Describes four centers devoted to child and family policy established by the Bush Foundation. Includes several personal observations about the relationships between professionals, decision makers, and policy implementation. (EVL)

Asks why technical writers are needed to "translate" the work of technologists into accessible communication. Examines the situation that creates the need for technical writers and argues for change so technologists can communicate for themselves. Bases the argument on Heidegger's philosophy of language. Argues that changing technology…

Seeks to determine if pharmacists who attended a chemical dependency training program were performing more chemical dependency related activities. Results reveal that participants were more likely to perform the following activities: lecture to community groups about chemical dependency; participate in a pharmacists' recovery program; provide…

This article presents an outline of a 3-hour workshop intended to assist beginning counselors in becoming more gay affirming in their counseling. The article outlines basic topics to be covered in such a workshop and provides information and resources for workshop presenters.