Reviewed are subjective and objective means of determining how to teach children to think and act humanely. The methodology and findings of a study about empathy resulting from students' role-playing animals is reported. (DC)

The collaborative effort between university researchers and a CETA sponsor aimed at "knowledge development" in employment and training services for disadvantaged out-of-school youth is described. Discussion is included concerning the feasibility of experimental evaluation for youth employment programs in a local setting. (Author/GK)

A review of research findings compares evaluations of the effectiveness of programed instruction in secondary schools. The meta-analysis showed that results from programed instruction were similar to those from conventional teaching. Programed instruction did not raise student achievement on examinations, nor did it increase positive attitudes…

Reviews previous work in training observers for collecting observational counseling data. Outlines a nine-step Systematic Rater Training Model, which includes overview and contract, concept presentation, stimulation, modeling, passive discrimination, active discrimination, production, transfer of training to performance, and ongoing evaluation.…

Describes an outplacement training program conducted in a small group format with the option of individual follow-up counseling sessions. Program elements discussed include lecture topics, inventory of skills, job search activities, individual counseling, participant attitudes, and recommendations. (CT)

A logbook system for recording students' patient-care activities during a clerkship is described. It was designed at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine to provide data for assessing students and for evaluation of the clerkship itself. Student logbooks are collected at the midpoint and end of the clerkship. (MLW)

Discusses a study undertaken to assess student evaluations of a behavior analyst program at Bowling Green State University. Analysis of survey data from students who had completed the program since 1973 indicates that students are generally very supportive of the program and that many of them continue to participate in the mental health field. (DB)

A program can be evaluated, and a cost-benefit ratio can be calculated to five decimal places, without ever directly examining outcomes. A useful vocabulary in economics and an understanding of the concepts involved is provided evaluators by an economist. (Author/RL)

Health educators need to utilize behavioral criteria to assess the effectiveness of school health education programs. (MM)

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 mandated state rehabilitation agencies to conduct annual evaluations of their programs. This study assesses rehabilitation program evaluation needs. The data were collected through a content analysis of the program and financial plans submitted to the Rehabilitation Services Administration by state agencies during…

Youth initiatives at four predominantly Black colleges are examined. Generally, Black institutions, it was found, lack available personnel to read and decipher complex CETA regulations; tend to remain clear of local political maneuvering; and are rarely sought out by local CETA delivery systems. (CT)

Reports on a program of family therapy instruction intended as a continuing professional education service to mental health personnel. Rapid expansion of the program since its inception in late 1971 is attributed to increasing demand from human service agencies in and around greater Philadelphia area. Some characteristics of participants are…

To evaluate the functioning of a senior citizens' center, data were collected on six variables: (1) historical population shifts; (2) attendance and membership statistics; (3) goal attainment; (4) community outreach attempts; (5) neighborhood resources; and (6) general factors affecting attendance. Comparisons revealed a pattern of decreasing…

Examines counseling center clients' reactions to their intake counseling experience. Using a telephone survey of clients following intake sessions, the study uncovered client and situational factors related to clients' evaluations of intake. Discusses the importance of the client's perceptions of temporal resolution of his or her presenting…

Welfare clients were selected and half were randomly assigned to Job Club program. Of continuing clients, 87 percent obtained jobs. Jobs obtained by Job Club clients were more likely to be enduring, nonsubsidized, and obtained by job-seeker's own efforts. Method appears to assure employment to all participating welfare clients. (Author/BEF)