The article examines effective teaching methods for students with severe disorders of language and discusses planning the physical education program to include identification and awareness of body parts, understanding of spatial/directional concepts, and appropriate social interaction skills. Management suggestions based on behavioral principles…

The decision process followed by Allegheny College that led to the choice of WATSTAR as the software/hardware combination for the first step in a campuswide networking project is discussed. (Author/MLW)

To develop the skill of critical ethical thinking, a two-component model was developed for ethics instruction in the College of Pharmacy at Xavier University of Louisiana. Skill development takes place by requiring students to find and define solutions to ethical dilemmas by applying and refining ethical theory. (Author/MLW)

Provides a retrospective account of the author's first years as the first chief administrator for a community college community services program. Describes how those initial experiences in program development resulted in an understanding of the importance of the community services mission that lasted throughout a 20-year career. (DMM)

As part of their facilities, the Department of Art Education at the University of New Mexico created an exhibition gallery open to both the academic community and the general public. The formation and program of the university-based art gallery is described. (RM)

A form of occupational analysis called DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) and its advantages in course development and performance assessment are discussed and specific suggestions on conducting a DACUM session are provided. (CT)

This article is an introduction to how the Finnish Labor Administration has tried to minimize unemployment in Finland by vocational training, mainly in vocational course centers. (CT)

Setting up parent education programs to be implemented in the workplace is discussed. Steps include planning, scheduling, evaluation, and followup. (CT)

Discusses how technology is viewed by different people, as well as financial support for the study of technology in liberal arts programs. Three examples of how different educational institutions approach the study of technology are described: basic electronics and heating and cooling technology at Wellesley, engineering at SUNY-Stony Brook, and…

Physical education teachers can establish successful therapeutic exercise programs for mainstreamed handicapped students by involving peer helpers in a carefully designed program. (CL)

Ten guidelines of the program include understanding the make-up of gifted and talented students, retaining good faculty, providing adequate support services, and allowing sufficient time for student growth and exploration. (Author/CL)

Outlines 10 steps for schools to take to develop an administrator internship program. (MD)

A model of interdisciplinary team education is described which is designed to prepare specialists to work with visually disabled/multiply disabled persons. Problems in implementing interdisciplinary courses in higher education are considered, including both institutional and student barriers. (CL)

The paper describes an experimental on-site program for gifted Canadian Arctic Inuit youngsters, based on J. Renzulli's triad model, focusing primarily on development of problem-solving and decision-making skills, as well as including a creative-artistic component. Problems and issues are addressed, related to program development in remote and…

The need for information services offers institutional researchers with experience in systems design, data management, and analysis an opportunity to study the key issue involved in providing this service to the campus administrative community. The case of the University of Kansas is described. (Author/MLW)