This experiment compared the effectiveness of a dissuasive message about illicit drugs alone (one-sided condition), and combined with similar material about licit drugs (balanced conditions). The subjects were 190 male and 128 female high-school students. Contrary to expectation, the one-sided message proved effective while its balanced…

This paper explores the effectiveness of elicited imitation in clinical assessment and remediation procedures for language acquisition in children. (Author)

This paper comments on the topic of literacy and politics by answering a question: "Why can't literacy educators seem to reach the politicians?" The discussion in the paper shows how educators and politicians communicate in different languages; when speaking about education educators tend to use their own jargon, while policymakers tend…

School officials often face a credibility problem, and public surveys or community polls are important to school districts. Gives several reasons why they are helpful and seven steps to successful polling. (Author/JN)

Communication between teachers and counselors would be facilitated if role definitions of each group were clearly understood. The onus of communication of the counselor's role has been placed upon the counselor. It is being suggested here that teacher education programs should share the responsibility of transmitting an awareness of the school…

Specific suggestions on improving communication between administrators, teachers, parents, and students. (SP)

An analysis of information exchange about a Corps of Engineers water management project reveals inefficiency in mass media communication, thus inhibiting knowledgeable public action. The particular failings of current communication channels and procedures (or lack of them) are documented, and suggestions are made for increasing the contribution of…

Article describes a number of steps when dealing with the general semantics of international/intercultural communication. (Author)

Article suggests implications for the management of foreign and minority workers. (Author/MM)

Ideas for improved communication between employment managers and rehabilitation counselors are described. (AG)

Article describes lack of student teacher communication, the problems of the adolescent and how improved teacher attitude and proper guidance can help. (MM)

This laboratory experiment tested a flat organization structure with few levels of administration, against a tall structure to determine their effects on group performance. (LN)

The counselor's use of social reinforcement techniques under the limited conditions described in this study appears to have applicability in elementary schools. The approach allows more economical use of the counselor's time and permits teacher involvement in the counseling process. (Author)