The profusely illustrated booklet suggests ways for developing the personal skills necessary for individual program development for achieving personal goals. With two hypothetical characters, June and Ray, to illustrate the booklet's suggestions, methods of estimating and testing physical, emotional, and intellectual traits necessary for…

Motivation Advance Process (MAP) is a small group process designed to increase achievement motivation through emphasizing the strengths and assets of each individual. The process requires skilled leadership to guide the participants towards a new and positive view of their lives. The purpose of this manual is to provide counselors with both…

This set of guides lists indicators for self-actualization, interpersonal effectiveness, and positive self-concept in a format that is easily utilized and nonprescriptive. These indicators are written primarily for school age children to adults, and they cover the areas of socio-emotional growth. In this collection, goals are divided into their…

The primary purpose of the field tested unit is to assist the instructor in giving specific training in the area of self-awareness to the special education student. The rationale for a career education-special education program is discussed, followed by a project overview. Each of the six units (physical self, emotional self, familial self, social…

The Women's Workshop Notebook is the tool used in the nine-week course designed for the mature woman returning to school at Antelope Valley College. The notebook exercises along with the group interaction and instruction stress the importance of personal assessment of strengths, weaknesses, dreams, deliberations and life history in…

The book and its companion workbook offer a complete program in vocational guidance and are intended as guides to students in the process of developing meaningful activities as they plan for further education and a career. Intended for use by senior high school, college, and university students, they are also valuable for self-study or as an…

Personal growth and professional growth are the main areas of concern dealt with in this workbook. Developed from teacher identified "components of growth," the text is organized around the concepts of awareness/reflection, trust, risk, conflict, working plans, and opportunities for growth. The document is designed to encourage reflection of…

Self-science is an experience-based program designed for children from the second grade through the upper elementary grades. Its aim is to equip children with affective and cognitive skills that can broaden their understanding and functioning in all learning and social situations. Students are taught to use scientific inquiry methods in studying…

The Self-Motivated Personal Career Planning guide for students presents a process of self-assessment and goal-setting. An overview and rationale of the program and instructions and procedures are discussed in Chapters 1 and 2. The remainder of the guide consists of procedural steps for (1) self-assessment and (2) review and planning.…

This booklet introduces elementary school teachers to the methodology, climate, aims, and objectives necessary for the teaching of philosophical thinking to grade schoolers. The methodology casts the teacher as a facilitator whose primary task is stimulating children to reason about their own problems. The discussion process with hints and guides…

The Self-Motivated Personal Career Planning guide for adults presents a process of self-assessment and goal-setting involving employee planners and management facilitators. An overview and rationale of the program and instructions and procedures are discussed in Chapters 1 and 2. The remainder of the guide consists of procedural steps for (1)…

WECEP, a cooperative education program for 14- and 15-year-old potential dropouts in either elementary or high school grades, provides work experience in jobs approved by Federal and State laws. The guide is intended for use as a resource for teacher-coordinators of local WECEP programs and supplements another Illinois Division of Vocational and…

This book is designed for women who want to react to the empty nest syndrome with a new career. The first chapter contains an introduction and activities to help with self-awareness and career exploration. The second chapter discusses the importance of a positive plan. Strategies for setting long and short term goals, a sense of responsibility for…

This guide has been developed to provide schools with a comprehensive health education program for grades kindergarten through three. It is divided into eight major units: (1) self concept and emotional health; (2) drug abuse; (3) diseases and disorders; (4) environmental health; (5) growth and development; (6) nutrition; (7) dental health; and…

This guide has been developed to provide schools with a comprehensive health education program for grades four through six. It is divided into eight major units: (1) self concept and emotional health; (2) drug abuse; (3) diseases and disorders; (4) environmental health; (5) growth and development; (6) nutrition; (7) dental health; and (8) safety…