In this report are described projects and activities undertaken by ACTION's volunteer programs in 1979. A foreword comments on ACTION's achievements and response to national priorities. Activities of Older American Volunteer Programs are discussed in the next section, specifically those of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Foster Grandparent…

In this report are described projects and activities undertaken by ACTION's volunteer programs in 1980. A section on VISTA highlights programs in major emphasis areas (energy, independent living, youth employment) and comments on budget, projects promoting self-reliance and cooperative efforts, and the national grants program. Discussion of the…

A review of research suggesting that career development and growth toward self-actualization among minority students may be delayed by environmental conditions is followed by the presentation of a planned career guidance program for minority college students. The formulation of course goals based on responses of 467 minority college students to…

The concepts and procedures used in two skill development laboratories for college students are introduced. The materials describe the interviewing skills lab that teaches a variety of interpersonal skills used in one-on-one helping relationships, and the group skills lab that provides practical training in the basic skills of leading, conducting,…

This paper discusses the importance and usefulness of assessing student goal attainment, reviews the steps required to select intervention goals, and describes several goal attainment measurement systems. Practical difficulties which are likely to be encountered are described and potential solutions to those difficulties are discussed. The…

A critical evaluation of the educational technology literature with respect to its application to engineering is provided. Although the major emphasis is on videotape systems, other technologies discussed include satellite applications and video/computer combinations. A number of suggestions are made throughout the report and are summarized in a…

Environmental education issues and programs in Asian and Pacific countries are examined in four sections. Section One presents a general overview of environmental education in the region. Topics discussed include environmental problems, goals and objectives for environmental education, legislation, the nature of environmental education, curriculum…

This model describes an educational intervention program, designed to meet the special needs of pregnant and parent teenagers by helping students to develop skills in optimal functioning and self-awareness and to build responsibility in fulfilling a new role. The program components deal with vocational and family life education to learn about…

This sourcebook for teachers contains resources and learning activities to help middle and high school age students learn about Boston as an international and multicultural city. The materials can easily be adapted by teachers for use with elementary students. Staff of the Global Classroom Project developed the sourcebooks. For the past two years…

Project SELL (Spanish/English Language Learning) served 344 limited English speaking (LEP) and 40 non-limited English speaking (non-LEP) students from intermediate and junior high schools in Queens, New York. Non-LEP students acted as role models for LEP students to assist in the improvement of English language skills while LEP students acted as…

Presented are new principles and methods in the instruction of mathematics, with the primary focus at the elementary school level. The first half has the following sections: (1) The Influence of Environment on Child Behavior; (2) Pre-Mathematics; (3) The General and the Abstract; (4) The Passage from Pre-Math to Mathematics; (5) Building a…

This description of the Merrillville Substance Abuse Program initially reviews the problems that student drug abuse poses for school administrators. A community needs assessment is described and the evolution of a developmental drug education program is presented. Educational strategies targeted to parents, teachers, and students are discussed,…

This report addresses the issue of community utilization of resources for the elderly population. A strategy for channeling resources is presented, including: (1) design of a comprehensive aging services administration and delivery plan based on needs assessment data and a service resource inventory; (2) development of a service agencies network…

The present paper describes the implementation of Judgment Analysis (JAN) as a useful experiential facilitator in the educational process. JAN first appeared in the literature in the early 1960's as a tool for capturing the decision-making policies of individuals. After individual policies are "captured," the process groups individuals…

This monograph provides a narrative summary of ideas and thoughts gathered from two mini-conferences held to discuss the Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act of 1977 (YEDPA) as it relates to career education. The conference participants included eight representatives of Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) prime sponsors and…