The dangerous communication gap between the university and the public is described. Barriers to effective communication are identified and suggestions are provided for eliminating them. Barriers include failure to perform up to expectations, lack of candor, lack of systematic plan for communication, and persuasion rather than information. (MLW)

Compares the past and projected use of media of beginning education majors as a function of their "communication apprehension," indicating high or moderate fear in professional discourse resulted in less past and projected future use. Decreasing the communication apprehension may increase the possibility that such teachers will use instructional…

Describes different approaches used to increase parent-child communication about sexuality and summarizes studies that have measured their impact. Focuses primarily on the impact of programs on parent-child communication, but also summarizes the limited research on the impact of such programs on adolescent sexual behavior, or on other determinants…

Discusses three areas in which art education can be expanded: the multicultural, the media, and the church. Urges a better understanding of the need for extensive cooperation and new initiatives among leaders in these crucial areas, and encourages the integration of the different areas of art education. (LS)

Educational planners must work within the same definitions and assumptions as their clients so that future facility planning will be based on educational programs incorporating equity, adequacy, and efficiency as inherent concepts rather than designs that respond to legal strictures. (MLF)

Communication competence for hearing-impaired individuals who use speechreading involves understanding nonverbal cues, making communication needs known, using alternative strategies, and using component skills effectively. Speechreading training should include real-life simulations, situational role-playing, and modeling of difficult situations…

A job-task reporting system was developed to help manage communication between disabled students at job-site experiences and their work experience coordinators, training sponsors, and classroom teachers. A monthly calendar listing worker functions and a summary report form enable students to make daily reports about their job activities. (JDD)

Presents examples of common problems that day-care centers often unwittingly create for themselves, such as overly harsh parent policies and late penalties, which frustrate parent-center relations; poor first impressions for prospective clients; overly large or small classrooms; penny-pinching in difficult times; and nondelegation of authority.…

Through a review of literature, information-seeking characteristics of multiethnic groups are identified. Discusses barriers to communication in libraries, program development for patrons for whom English is a second language, needs assessments, outreach, training, and recruitment. (AEF)

This study found that, on average, signed messages sent by teachers and students in a school for the deaf were seen less than half the time by the deaf students; students frequently engaged in collateral conversations. Intervention strategies call for changes in teaching techniques, classroom layout, and the use of computer-communication…

Discusses obstacles to providing occupational program students with appropriate general education skills and knowledge, examining communication barriers and resistance to change among educators. Describes model two-year college efforts infusing humanities and general education components into vocational programs. (PAA)

Aims to identify communication difficulties that arise when Eastern and Western cultures meet in the context of language teaching and learning. With particular focus on China, this article attempts to make explicit some underlying assumptions held by teachers and to contrast these with the expectations of Chinese students. Cultural perspectives…

A Kettering Foundation survey of Newark citizens found that the only consistent supporters of public schools view them as partners in educating children and building community. Schools' standard public-relations techniques (directing messages exclusively to parents and stressing customer satisfaction) are misguided. Ameliorative strategies are…

To survive a contentious, dysfunctional environment, interested school board members in a Pennsylvania community captured support from district leaders. A steering committee composed of the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and board president was formed. Establishing rules for brainstorming sessions and developing a "leadership…

Summarizes a 1992 Wisconsin study exploring relationships among principals' leadership styles, gender, and personality attributes and principals' and teachers' work satisfaction. None of these variables predicted work satisfaction; teachers and principals had different perceptions of leadership. Schools should hire more female administrators and…