Describes advantages of students spending a productive year outside of the academic environment before being admitted to college. Advantages include personal growth and development, appreciation of education, and work experience. Suggests colleges might require this year before admittance. (RC)

Developed an instrument to measure levels of identity attainment in mid-life women. Established items for three categories: physical/biological identity, career identity, and interpersonal identity. Includes scales and a t-test. Data suggested an association between identity and various life circumstances. Demonstrates the reliability of the…

What students learn in general education can improve their functioning as citizens and such learning can be objectively measured. Ten conclusions by the College Outcome Measures Project, working to find and develop solutions to problems in assessing general civic competence, are provided. (Author/MLW)

The use of interest inventories with secondary school students is discussed. Brief descriptions of eight interest inventories are provided, focusing on target audience, administration requirements, interpretation, and strengths and weaknesses. (HLM)

Results of a survey of vice presidents of student affairs indicate that developmental functions are implemented because of an underlying commitment to the developmental philosophy of student personnel work, and as part of a larger overall drive to implement as many functions as possible. (Author)

Care for and education of chronically ill children should consider: the psychological effects on the child, the impact on the child's educational and social development, and the effects on family, teachers, and peers. (CJ)

Explores Black student needs in a primarily White college setting. A Black awareness student workshop was conducted to promote Black unity and pride, examine similarities with Whites and the uniqueness of Black students, and to increase self-awareness. Black students were found to have similar needs to White students. (RC)

Reports on the materials being developed for instruction in critical television viewing skills. (RL)

Creeeak, clank, aieeee! Mix scary sound effects, imagination and fun to brew a spine-tingling tale. (Editor)

Attempts to increase the effectiveness of media by providing some practical guidelines for the design and implementation of mediated individualized instruction using a systems approach, i.e., a systematic way of identifying developing and evaluating instructional materials and strategies which are designed to accomplish a particular educational…

Why teach philosophy in secondary schools? The answer lies in the skills and attitudes that are needed and learned in philosophy--logic, critical analysis, and persistent inquiry--fundamental tools for all learning. (Author/RK)

Notes that authenticity can be added to student work projects in an office practice class by having the teacher assume the role of the office manager or supervisor and putting office management techniques into practice. Ways in which such techniques may be infused into classes are examined. (TA)

Describes a model that focuses on basic skills related to specific occupations, while also addressing the Fair Employment Practices Act. Utilization of this model will not only assist districts in prescribing skills, but will also focus the business community on the school's efforts to meet the needs for alternative educational programs.…

How to restart failed readers and get them on the reading track is the theme of the authors. The problem is a major one; the solution may change many lives. (Editor)

Build trust and self-esteem with strategies that put love to work in your classroom. (Editor)