The purpose of this practicum was to develop, implement, and evaluate a model for elementary school guidance at Northwoods Elementary School, if the need for such a model could be demonstrated. The need was demonstrated, the model was developed and tested. Subsequent investigation demonstrated that guidance services were increased as a result of…

The article describes a model for bringing decision making into the vocational education classroom. (MW)

The purpose of this conference was to develop models for conducting systematic and sequential exploratory experiences for junior and senior high school students which would lead to satisfactory job placement. The participants at the conference tried to identify behavioral objectives expected of the student as a result of the proposed program,…

Educational Growth Groups are highly structured groups which place heavy emphasis on personal responsibility, interpersonal communication skills, and empathic understanding. Facilitators reach students by using a variety of media forms to discuss topics not commonly covered in the classroom. The EGG has the potential of offering preventive…

This study gives counselors some "cook-book" instructions in techniques of working with groups of teachers to give the latter explicit and detailed instructions for the use of role playing with their students. Role playing is described as a minimally threatening and maximally familiar way to increase students' understanding and acceptance of the…