SUBJECTS (398) IN THE NINTH AND 12TH GRADES, BOTH MALE AND FEMALE, WERE ASKED TO RATE INITIAL, FILMED COUNSELING SESSIONS AS IF THEY WERE THE COUNSELEE. FIVE DIFFERENT COUNSELING APPROACHES WERE USED IN THE FILMED SESSIONS--(1) ADVICE GIVING - THE COUNSELOR ADVISES THE CLIENT ON A PROGRAM OF ACTION, (2) QUESTIONING - THE COUNSELOR POSES A QUESTION…

Research was conducted to develop the Police Career Index (PCI) and the regional assessment center exercises to provide a total personnel evaluation system to help police departments screen applicants, evaluate on-the-job performance of officers eligible for promotion, and gauge a person's suitability for police work. The PCI is based on actual…

The methods used during 1975-76 in the career education program in Norwalk (Connecticut) were designed for each grade level--elementary, middle school, and high school. (The program began with a Federally funded pilot program in the spring of 1972 in three schools and has expanded, over a four and one-half year period, to a total program in all 25…

Three secondary level learning modules provide perspective on U.S. history and current issues in terms of land-use problems and case studies. Teaching strategies for this topic are presented in booklet form as one of a set of materials based on topics identified by the American Issues Forum. Readings and questions guide students through three…

Ten lessons provide techniques for teaching about conflict in grades 7 through 12. These lessons, developed to accompany the teaching guidelines outlined in SO 009 796, illustrate how the guidelines might be used in secondary level courses such as social studies, history, and literature. Five sample lessons are described for each of two grade…

This report examines how selection fairness is influenced by the item characteristics of a selection instrument in terms of its distribution of item difficulties, level of item discrimination, and degree of item bias. Computer simulation was used in the administration of conventional ability tests to a hypothetical target population consisting of…

Thirty-three supplementary teaching activities are provided to complement existing curricula related to food. Content covers food production and distribution, nutrition, food shortages, food habits, meal planning, and other topics appropriate for secondary and adult programs. Although the objectives are varied for each lesson, taken as a whole…

The study examined the effects of a child's sex and socioeconomic status on referral, assessment, and decision-making by presenting hypothetical cases to 38 undergraduate speech-language pathology students for evaluation. Results suggested that some referral and assessment decisions may be biased solely by the child's sex and socioeconomic status.…

Reviews concepts which form the basis for a communicative approach to foreign language software design. Examples of communicative program formats, the role of Local Area Networks, and teachers' roles in designing and implementing such software are also discussed. (Author/CB)

Describes a curriculum program designed to encourage sixth-grade students to think about issues from a variety of perspectives and make informed decisions. Discusses the incorporation of computer software from the "Decisions, Decisions" series into the instructional process. Outlines the components of the curriculum, provides an evaluation of the…

Describes three teaching activities used in the Chemistry for Kids program which focus on how esters are chemicals partially responsible for the flavor of foods. Includes a discussion of a demonstration involving role-playing, a set of taste tests, and an activity using chewing gum to investigate odors in food. (TW)

Why traditional teaching in economics education persists despite knowledge of learning processes and better approaches is discussed. Other approaches which permit the development of emotional and personal qualities as well as enrich the cognitive dimension are covered. These include brainstorming, role-playing games, and programed and…

During the past decade, many American companies have shifted their work styles from classically controlling management styles to self-motivating teams. For this reason, a few communication educators are now exploring alternative models of teaching. If students have the opportunity to experience many of the concepts covered in organizational…

Rich educational environments encourage students to construct their own knowledge, to solve problems collaboratively, and to heighten their interest and motivation to continue to learn. This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study that investigated the formation of collaborative problem solving through social interaction during a…

Enrollment simulation and planning (ESP) is centered on the use of statistical models to describe how and why college enrollments fluctuate. College planners may use this approach with confidence to simulate any number of plausible future scenarios. Planners can then set a variety of possible college actions against these scenarios, and examine…