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Irving, J. A.; Williams, D. I. – British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 1999
Draws a distinction between the concepts of personal growth and personal development through a linguistic analysis. Argues that the difference is vital in counselor training, where the emphasis should necessarily be on those aspects of personal development that are relevant to specific training objectives and client needs, rather than on the more…
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Counselor Training, Definitions, Individual Development
Roth, Charles E. – 1992
This report discusses the progress in the development and clarification of the term "environmental literacy" (EL) and suggests ways in which the term may be used to advance the field of environmental education. Part I presents the evolution of EL beginning with a description of the concept as a goal of general education. Discussed in…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Concept Formation, Definitions, Development
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Jones, Larry R. – Planning for Higher Education, 1979
The development of academic planning is traced from its origins in medieval Europe to its role in today's university. Several styles of academic planning in the United States are described, the role of the executive is discussed, and a definition of contemporary academic planning is offered. (BH)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Role, College Administration, College Faculty