For availability see EC 091 173. Described are communication aids and equipment for the physically or severely handicapped individual with non-verbal problems, including devices in the following categories: communication boards, electronic boards, a slide system, and typewriters. (IM)

Presents book reviews of "How to Manage Communications Problems in Young Children" (Kersner and Wright), "The First Years at School: Developing Teachers and Teaching (2nd Ed.)" (Anning), "The Teaching of Reading" (Riley), and "Starting from the Child? Teaching and Learning From 4 to 8" (Fisher). (KB)

Examines the effectiveness of rhetoritherapy as a treatment for individuals with communication difficulties. Finds that performance-based communication training is effective in decreasing communication apprehension and problems communicating and in increasing other-perceived talkativeness. Reports that rhetoritherapy may be a more effective…

Journalists need to tell both sides to every story, as examples in this article show. The most important factor in the reporter-school official relationship is honesty. When teachers or administrators undermine the educational process or when government fails to provide adequate school funding, the news media must speak for the children and…

Investigates the perceptual congruence of superiors and subordinates concerning both upward and downward communication between the two groups. Finds that managers perceived themselves to be much more adequate in communication than did their own subordinates. Suggests that several factors may influence the perceptual incongruence, including…

Coaches are provided with specific steps to close communication gaps between coach and athlete and prevent future communication problems. Included are several exercises that can be used to create an atmosphere in which both coach and athlete can practice effective communication skills. (IAH)

Interviews farmers in Moshavim, Israel, to examine the need for efficient written communication channels between agricultural extension services and small farmers. Identifies the main problems as a weak distribution system and the necessity for authors of extension pamphlets and brochures to consider the special needs of small farmers. (KEH)

Details writing problems technical students encounter when they fail to distinguish between model and example and between different kinds of models. Analyzes these problems with reference to inappropriate material in texts. Defines several writing models, and shows how understanding these models gives writers rhetorical flexibility while producing…

Distinguishes between medical interaction and health communication, maintaining that the latter is found in four major determinants of American health: individual behavior, social relationships, physical environment, and economic status. Argues that the chief malady of low-income people is powerlessness, and asserts that they must be empowered to…

How administrators communicate with stakeholders about alternative student-assessment methods can make or break their reform efforts. This article highlights innovative communication strategies used in Kentucky, San Diego, and other urban districts affiliated with the National Alliance for Restructuring Education. Sidebars offer strategies for…

This article examines differences in conversational style between British English and Ecuadorian Spanish, which can be the source of communication conflict among speakers of these two languages in telephone conversations, and presumably other types of interaction. (30 references) (JL)

Nonverbal communication is critical to the success of the communication process. Examines nonverbal techniques for enhancing communication: appearance, voice, body movement and posture, gestures, facial expressions, touch, and space. (LMI)

Both positive and negative people can strongly influence other staff. The thinking majority can best be influenced by supplying them with positive information. Leaders can counteract negative staff by being good role models, considering verbal and nonverbal messages, identifying negative staffers and limiting their leadership opportunities, and…

Considers the relevance of translation theory to specific and authentic translation problems. Demonstrates, with passages from an U.S. novel and several translations, that translations can be good in the target language although translators are presented with varied problems of content, allusion, and culture-specific references. Concludes that…

Summarizes a case study analyzing procedures undertaken and problems encountered in one Georgia school system as administrators made research-based decisions about reforming instructional grouping practices. Data were gathered from student, parent, and teacher cultures; central office staff; and school board members. The situation was complicated…