International students (N=747) completed a questionnaire to obtain information about their adjustment so that special services could be developed for them. Homesickness was their greatest area of concern, as well as housing, social relationships, the English language, and finances. (RC)

A study of federal intervention and local community effort on the development of programs for the elderly in upstate New York revealed that services improved with increased intervention. County Office for the Aging was highly effective in community service. Urban directors with experience were most successful in mobilizing outside resources.…

The study examined 102 elementary regular-classroom teachers' attributions and instructional prescriptions for normal achieving, educationally handicapped, and educable mentally retarded pupils. (Author)

Examines New York State's draft social studies curriculum framework as a case of constructivist thinking in curriculum policy. Elaborates constructivist thought and practice, chronicles the framework's development, and analyzes it on three dimensions: learning, teaching, and subject matter. The tension between constructivist and traditional…

Affluent mothers of preschoolers (n=85) expressed strong interest in most of the parent education topics in an extension survey. Their interests were largely similar to those of parents from other socioeconomic groups. They were more interested in changes in personal identity/role and in issues related to having partners in high power/high…

Describes a model international program for educating physicians about alcohol-related problems, focusing on the initiative's "trainer-development" approach and critical issues in implementing the program in other countries. Also describes the successful implementation of the program in Poland. (MDM)

Interviews with four continuing education program planners and analysis of critical incident reports supported the notion that planning is a social activity guided by a process of negotiating interests. In the planning process, different levels of power exist in relationship to different audiences. (SK)

To overcome barriers to participation in small business training faced by rural Australian women, training needs and delivery issues were identified and a good practice matrix was developed with the following components: marketing, content, delivery, support, impact, and innovation. Underlying principles included unique needs, diversity, use of…

Presents a framework for designing a web-based nursing course based on adult learning principles. Discusses the following issues: changing role of faculty, the development of an online community, and the need to keep the technology simple. (JOW)

Presents brief case histories of the evolution and current status of two communication programs. Recommends 10 factors to consider in planning for the evolution and development of communication programs. (KEH)

A national survey of 145 school-based speech-language pathologists found that more than 80% did not have vocal abuse prevention programs, primarily because of time constraints and low priority assigned to voice problems. Existing programs were primarily for elementary asymptomatic and symptomatic children. Characteristics associated with…

Outlines constraints facing teacher educators of environmental education. In light of these constraints, it is argued that the provision of separate environmental education curriculum units in teacher education courses is a better alternative then attempting to infuse the approach across a number of discipline areas. (LZ)

In this 3-year field study of emergency medical technicians (n=373), a framework for defining stress and categorizing psychoeducational stress reduction programs was developed. The overall effect of program type on measures related to job stress was determined, as well as the relative impact of each program in the near and long term. (JPS)

Reports on a study of in-school suspension programs in 322 North Central Association member junior high and middle schools. Reviews the literature and presents findings related to program development and school and program characteristics. Offers recommendations concerning counseling and academic components, parent involvement, and program…

A program evaluation was conducted to provide formative information for improving the Ontario (Canada) Course Teacher In-Service program. Data were collected through 683 teacher-completed questionnaires, focus groups, and document reviews. Twenty-five recommendations were constructed for development and redesign of a similar program. (SLD)