This publication is intended to serve as a practical guide to the development of relevant curricula for the education and training of environmental health professionals. This book aims to: (1) set out principles for developing policies on education and training for environmental health professionals at national and subnational levels; (2)…

Author believes that universities are failing their responsibilities for filling the demand for leaders in continuing education programs. This failure results in part from institutions of higher learning that purport to provide leadership training but actually are inadequately staffed with faculty competent to teach leadership. (Author/CB)

Discusses changes made in a high school occupational home economics program so that student needs are met and also provides a brochure describing the supportive health and child care services program. (SB)

Elements that the University of Akron, Furman University, and Wichita State University believe to be essential for mounting a successful program for change are identified: definition of institutional mission, top administrative support, leadership development, comprehensive change programs, emphasis on communication and process, and merging of…

Describes the Personal Employment Program, a four-week training and development experience that enables CETA participants to secure unsubsidized employment. The last two weeks of the program emphasize job search interactions. The program is successful in finding employment for program completers but has a low completion rate. (AJC)

Describes a training program sponsored by the Coordinating Council of Senior Citizens, Durham, Inc. (North Carolina), which is aimed at upgrading the skills of older persons who wish to give practical help to the fragile elderly. Acceptable applicants are described and some effects of participation in the program are considered. (WL)

Presents methodology that might be employed in evaluating learners' opinions and judgments in complex instructional or training settings. (Editor/TA)

A systematic approach to developing and evaluating a course in basic communication skills for beginning nursing students is described. The project results indicated that a sequential introduction to interpersonal relationships through selected audiovisual materials can enhance the student's ability to respond to a variety of clients in an…

Presents a planning checklist for staff technology training. Includes forming a committee and developing proposals, contacting pertinent people, handling publicity, sending invitations, distributing schedules/registration information, arranging for equipment, purchasing prizes, conducting preliminary checks on equipment and software, ordering…

Describes the development of a distance education program at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) which will meet several needs: lifelong learning; adult education; service to remote populations; and continuing education for faculty in remote campuses. Provision of large-scale education depends on addressing issues dealing with…

This article describes a middle level teacher preparation program, Teaching Early Adolescents in Middle Schools (TEAMS). This collaborative program provides field experiences that utilize mentors and interdisciplinary teams to help preservice teachers develop the instructional and interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with early…

This article shares some current thoughts, actions, and plans to foster physical activity among Canadians with disabilities. Topics include mainstreaming physically disabled students, impact of the Jasper Talks Symposium, a national action plan (Blueprint for Action), and recent initiatives that reflect Canadian commitment to adapted physical…

Presents a case study of the development of a multicultural-education class in Minnesota that was designed to help preservice teachers make their future classrooms multicultural. It briefly highlights the development of a college and school collaborative, presents student reactions to the program, and reveals follow-up activities to expand the…