In order to dismantle racism through development of new curricula and positive pedagogic practices, education professionals must be informed about the history, structure, and culture of racism. An examination of the nature of schooling demonstrates that the education system is a crucial component of a racist state, by propounding a racist…

This pamphlet discusses student learning styles and teachers' adaptability to those styles. Section 1 discusses "What Are Learning Styles" by talking generally about cognitive, affective, and physiological aspects of those styles. Section 2's topic is "What Determines Learning Style?". "The Relationship Between Learning Styles and Teaching Styles"…

The low level of family involvement in school affairs has become a predominant explanation for a wide variety of school problems. Although there is little data to support the two underlying assumptions of this causal relationship, i.e., a decrease in family involvement, and the efficacy of parent participation in enhancing student performance,…

Two reviews of NIE's study of compensatory education are provided in this document. The conclusions of the first reviewer (House) are that: (1) the study is valid because it meets the standards for the evaluation of a public program; and (2) the compensatory programs, especially Title I, are very good. Other conclusions are that the funds'…

School social workers can foster partnerships between family and school. Both the home environment and the amount of parent involvement can add or detract from educational productivity for students. Aspirations for excellence have a better chance if the social worker helps to forge relationships between families, communities and schools. (VM)

Presents two articles describing objectives for the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) in developmental terms emphasizing intellectual maturity, professional life-styles and values, and professional growth. Looks at future trends affecting student affairs and advocates systematic confrontation of these forces through staff development…

Engagement is a potentially useful construct for organizing strategies to support adjustment, achievement and retention in school, particularly among our most vulnerable student populations. Even if high quality schooling is available, high levels of achievement will implicitly demand engagement on the part of students. This initial analysis,…

This symposium paper reviews the literature on adult students in higher education and offers a model of their collegiate experiences. The review is organized according to the following themes: adults' experiences in higher education, social and psychological concerns, the role of the classroom, adult cognition, the adult-world surroundings, and…

As the guidance and counseling profession moves through the 1980s, diversity and contradictions within the profession endanger any major sense of mission. Discusses a number of separate, distinct movements that have marked the history of guidance in American education and a corresponding number of unique movements within counseling. (RC)

Provides some facts about humanistic education programs and suggests parents and critics be aware of them. Discusses benefits including preventing drug abuse and improving academic achievement. Cites several studies which show benefits to both students and school personnel. (JAC)

Defines career education and examines current approaches which have been labeled career education. These approaches are somewhat atheoretical and inconsistent with accepted definitions of career education. Discusses some general notions derived from career development theory and implications of these notions for practicing counselors. (Author/RC)

Proposes that administrators, teachers, and counselors, do not always agree on what are appropriate counselor functions. Suggests a psychoeducation model of counseling needs to be adopted in Canada. Encourages counselors to accept school guidance as an educational process. (RC)

Analyzes a successful student affairs organization as one which implements innovative student development techniques and programs; actively encourages increases in organizational complexity and job satisfaction; and seeks to moderate its degree of centralization, formalization, and stratification. Urges production and efficiency be emphasized.…

Five questions about the academic, psychological, and socialization effects on gifted and talented learners of grouping for enrichment, of cooperative grouping for regular instruction, and of grouping for acceleration are addressed. Analysis of 13 research syntheses supports sustained periods of instruction in like-ability groups for gifted and…

Discusses the forces compelling young adolescent females toward early parenthood, a community-based art therapy/pregnancy program for elementary and junior high school girls, the use of interactive museum gallery visits to enhance art-therapy treatment goals, and case vignettes that illustrate issues raised for the adolescent and art therapist…