A transition to middle school is effectively accomplished when it is understood that it is a unique and distinct educational institution appropriate for youngsters who are at the onset of adolescence, i.e., having objectives different from high school, elementary, or even junior high school. (Author/RK)

This review of recent literature explores the current state of student personnel work, influences that either directly or indirectly control the profession, land changes that are presently taking place (i.e., role and function changes, organizational structure changes, program trends). (Author)

This study suggests that death and the dying process should become an integral part of student developmental programs. (Author)

College student change on values, intellectual orientation, and personal development was analyzed in the context of a causal model. Research was based on logitudinal study of students in a large liberal arts college and a small, innovative, living-learning environment. College impact on students was mediated through human interaction with…

The junior and senior women enrolled at a liberal arts college in Ohio were administered a specially designed instrument to obtain self-report data on life style preferences. Motherhood is a high priority, but there is a strong desire to continue to work at one's career while raising a family. (Author)

Describes the development of the Caring Community which attempted to establish a permanent self-help growth center on a college campus. (Author)

Defines the value-clarification approach as one that teaches the individual to think through issues, and, eventually, to develop his or her own value system through a cognitive process involving verbalization, role-playing, and composing value-laden situations. Its overriding aim is, through examination, consideration, and exploration, to make…

First determines why evaluation is necessary and then discusses the roles and goals of evaluation. (RK)

Considers the place of art in the curriculum of the primary school, whether teachers are adequately prepared to teach art, and if the present approach to art teaching needs reassessment. (Editor/RK)

Author writes an open letter to Shirley Williams, about the omission of environmental education from curriculum discussions. (Editor/RK)

A successful program designed to use staff time most effectively and simultaneously provide students with a comprehensive, process-oriented base for career development efforts is described. (Author)

This article describes a six-week period of activities of a male freshman at a Dutch Teacher Training College, including the lessons he attended and how he experienced them, his practical work, and the paper he wrote following a didactic assignment. (MN)

Six alternative school programs are evaluated to provide additional insight into their effectiveness in (1) promoting cognitive achievement, (2) developing positive student attitudes and self-concepts, (3) developing positive behavior change, and (4) providing long-term benefits to the students. (MJB)

Argues that increased collective parental rights in the struggle to run schools can still lead to many parents feeling even more excluded. (Editor/RK)