Evaluated the effect of individual training of rehabilitation counselors (N=12) on their ability to write specific behaviorally stated, client-centered objectives. Results showed the number of behavioral objectives counselors wrote consistently increased as a function of training by a behavioral consultant. (JAC)

A school psychologist briefly describes the use of academic coaching with gifted students who are underperforming possibly because of a disability such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Coaches are urged to first, review the student's assessment data; second, determine the student's ability to benefit from coaching; third, determine…

Describes a Texas plan for educating exceptional children within the regular school setting through more individualized instructional programs. (Author/DN)

Article discusses selected observations on behaviorally oriented approaches to counseling, defines behavioral counseling, and examines current techniques. (Author/RK)

UNESCO in reporting the highest number ever - 650,000,000 - persons enrolled in educational institutions, predicts that education throughout the world will shift emphasis from teaching to learning; learning will be a way of life and not an institution; education will begin earlier and be a life-long process. (DS)

Some suggestions for beginning teachers concerning developing a role in the class, individualizing instruction, and writing and speaking clearly. (RJ)

"An early learning program where children are free to select the materials for their own education and where peer teaching is actively promoted." Part of a longer special report available from: Grade Teacher Reprints, 23 Leroy Ave., Darien, Conn. 06820. (No. 91291, 75J) (Author/AP)

Evaluation of Lenoir City, Tennessee pilot program using 14 retirees to tutor fourth and seventh graders one-to-one in reading using Laubach Reading Method indicated that fourth graders were more positive about the program; Laubach materials were too easy; and pre- and posttutoring California Achievement Test scores did not support reading…

The authors present an art teaching idea which extends the graphic discussion method described in the October 1981 issue. Rather than drawing together, the two participants respond in writing to each other's completed work, which provides an essential aspect of art learning--responding to another artist's images. (SJL)

Enactment of PL 94-142 requires that outcomes of special education programs and related service programs be determined on a regular basis. The problem of aggregation of criterion-referenced test data for special service program outcome evaluation and the strengths and weaknesses of several alternative solutions are examined. (Author)

A college level psychology course is described in which students were trained by both traditional and experimental methods to administer individual intelligence tests. Comparative analysis of performance by each group indicates that student motivation and performance is not greatly influenced by teaching method and that videotape demonstrations…

The effectiveness of a conflict resolution program was examined in a rural public elementary school in Ontario (Canada). Results with 111 seventh and eighth graders support the effectiveness of the conflict resolution training and indicate that the training generally had more effect in a cooperative learning condition. (SLD)

Discusses a tutorial slide package for oscilloscope operation. Provides source address and price for obtaining it. (YP)