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Hoffman, Kay; Sallee, Alvin L. – 1987
Two studies investigated the transferability of generalist social work practice skills and knowledge between rural and urban settings. Interviews with 20 social workers practicing primarily with low income persons in both rural (Las Cruces, New Mexico) and urban (Detroit, Michigan) settings focused upon social work skills, perceived strengths and…
Descriptors: Alumni, Comparative Analysis, Economically Disadvantaged, Education Work Relationship
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Kahn, Marvin W. – Journal of Rural Community Psychology, 1986
Compares high rates of psychosocial disorders found among American Indians, Eskimos, and Australian Aborigines. Relates high rates of disorders such as alcohol abuse, depression, suicide, family instability, delinquency, and accidental death to experiences of traditional cultures with western domination. Reviews major psychosocial explanations of…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adjustment (to Environment), Alcoholism, American Indians
Richardson, William M.; Baacke, Clifford M. – 1985
Annual use of fuel oil for heating schools and other facilities of the Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools, Montgomery County Government, and Montgomery College exceeds four-million gallons. This report examines the processes by which purchases and distributions of fuel oil are made, makes recommendations based on the examination, and…
Descriptors: Building Operation, Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation
Sigmon, Scott B. – 1984
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's classic work "Emile" of 1762 is contrasted with Henry G. Giroux's 1981 book "Ideology Culture and the Process of Schooling." Although both Giroux and Rousseau are social critics, their notions about education and its outcome are contrary and not due to historical time alone. This comparative analysis…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cultural Context, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education
Haenn, Joseph F. – 1984
As part of Project HAPPIER (Health Awareness Patterns Preventing Illnesses and Encouraging Responsibility), a survey was conducted among teachers and other migrant personnel in Illinois to assess the current health needs of migrants. The availability of educational materials was also investigated in the survey in order to ensure that a proposed…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Dental Health, Disease Control, Drug Abuse
Grulick, Lawrence Edward – 1987
In fall 1986, a study was conducted at Florence-Darlington Technical College (South Carolina) to measure the reliability and validity of the TEC-MAT, a newly developed entrance test. The TEC-MAT instrument, a criterion-referenced test consisting of 100 items assessing numerical skills, was field tested among a group of entry-level freshmen already…
Descriptors: Achievement, College Entrance Examinations, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. – 1984
In order to direct its curriculum units at critical health issues facing the migrant population, Project HAPPIER (Health Awareness Patterns Preventing Illness and Encouraging Responsibility) conducted two surveys focusing on the health status of migrants and their needs for further health information. The present survey, with data from 109 migrant…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Beliefs, Comparative Analysis, Disease Control
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