Examines significant aspects of student personnel work vis a vis student development. Reveals that "in loco parentis" has been a manifestation of a more overarching philosophical belief that colleges should foster the development of the whole student. (Author)

The Device to Assess Human Behavior produced by this study lists specific human relation behaviors representing five major concepts which educational leaders considered basic to effective communications. Data from professionals, student teachers, and secondary students suggest that these behaviors make a difference to the learning process.…

Reports results of a national survey on methods used to develop leadership skills. Since leadership is so important, institutions of higher education must provide programs designed to assist students in developing these skills. (Author)

Reviews research on sequences in language development and suggests ways to base instruction on each student's level of development. (DD)

Considers the place of composition in liberal education, the proper aims and conduct of such courses.

Takes a look at the state of education, as described in the Coleman report, and voices some personal concerns. (Editor/RK)

Describes the development of social studies and the need to establish its place in the educational curriculum. (RK)

A team of enthusiastic, dedicated teachers proved that for problem readers in today's high schools, in a setting where trained reading teachers collaborated with studio teachers, the visual arts can be an important tool for learning. (Author)

Re-examines some of the ideas of the "Writing Across the Curriculum" project from a classroom perspective. (Editor)

Considers certain aspects of independent school life that obstruct communication between parents, students, teachers, and administrators. Attempts to define what a good school is and what parents should expect to be getting for their investment in a child's education. (Author/RK)

After noting the increased use of word processing equipment in business offices, the authors present 13 procedures that can be implemented in office occupations classrooms to enhance the curriculum and provide more relevant skills for students. (SH)

A complex paraprofessional training program for university credit combining both theory and experiential content and involving student affairs staff in a formal teaching role in an academic department is described. (Author)

Using data provided by 1,695 Australian primary and high school male students, this study examines the extent to which school grade is related to stages in vocational development. Both vocational choice attitudes (VCA) and realism of vocational choice increased with grade, but no "stages" in their development were evident. (Author)

Sixty kindergarten, sixty second grade, and sixty fourth grade students performed several memory tasks under one of six conditions. The conditions differed as to the method of presentation of information. The study focused on developmental changes in children's use of verbal, nonverbal, and spatial-positional cues for memory. (Editor)

The effects of television on young viewers has assumed immense importance due to the central role of viewing in the lives of children. Examines the results of an in-depth exposure of young children to television viewing. (Author/RK)