The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of three instructional approaches to an established and conceptually related approach, microcounseling. The subjects were thirty-two graduate counseling students, randomly assigned to four treatment groups. These were microcounseling, modified microcounseling, self-modeling and verbal…

The major purpose of this paper was to report on several innovations in the promotion of affective skill development in the school setting. Three studies were carried out in urban, parochial schools and were analyzed together. A rural school study was discussed separately. The major strategies instrumental in each of the four studies included: (1)…

Medical facility purchasing is a field for which there is little historical background of curriculum development. To determine the content of an educational curriculum in the field, data on the frequency, supervision, and difficulty of performance in 208 task elements were obtained from a survey of 131 individuals in 29 institutions. In addition a…

As part of the compressed speech project, a research institute and laboratory were established. Research was completed concerning aural tests and the use, methods, and variables of compressed speech. Research in progress involved the same areas. In addition, a new speech compressor was utilized, and reports of a conference and various other…

This publication is designed to improve the flow of information among personnel workers both in school setting and in the private sector, and to open avenues of communication among those with similar interests. The volume is divided into two basic sections, the Directory and the Indexes. The Directory contains alphabetical listings of over 500…

An experimental demonstration research project to provide food for families of migrant children attending a summer school program in Minnesota was based on the assumptions (1) that the migrant children in summer school would show greater achievement if the entire migrant family were assured food for 3 meals a day and (2) that the child who has…

This directory of urban affairs information and research centers seeks to bring to the attention of urban researchers those organizations, agencies, and institutions which are actively involved in the eradication of current urban ills. Although most of the urban interest groups listed are research oriented, a great many are directly involved in…

Guidance of students into vocational curricula is the focus of this annotated bibliography. The materials included describe factors related to student success and satisfaction with specific vocational programs and guidance procedures for helping students select vocational programs. The materials represent both research studies and descriptions of…

The purpose of this study was to describe the implementation of a system of individually guided motivation utilizing individual and goal setting conferences. Before students were assigned to groups, they completed a self assessment form on which they rated themselves on 20 behaviors. Teachers from each Unit, using a Consensus method, also…

The purposes of the first phase of the New Careers Project for persons interested in careers in recreation services for the disabled person were (1) to carry out a functional job analysis in a variety of settings and (2) to define the roles and functions of paraprofessional recreation personnel in hospitals, extended care facilities, municipal…

As part of the British Schools Council policy in sponsoring national curriculum development projects, this working paper has been prepared for those teachers, local education authorities, and professional English specialists who take special interest in the welfare of immigrant communities. This paper is in the following format: (1) a description…

The various programs administered by the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped during fiscal year 1970 are summarized. The programs relate to education, training, or research on handicapped children and youth. In chart form, information is provided on type of assistance (categorized under services, research, or training), its authorization…

The purpose of this document is to report on the ways in which formal education of Cree Indian youths influences the development of their psychological identities. The sample for the study was comprised of 109 adolescent Cree Indians from the Mistassini and Waswanipi bands located in north central Quebec. These youths attended elementary and high…

Compiled are selected papers on learning disabilities from the Seventh Annual International Conference of the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 12-14, 1970). Included in the collection are two keynote addresses, two papers concerning parents, three reports on evaluation and five dealing with…

This document contains nine research abstracts and five progress reports of projects, complete and incomplete, initiated in 1967-1968 by the Michigan State University Head Start and Evaluation Center. The table of contents lists 14 projects under two subheadings (1) Research Abstracts, 1967-1968 Report, and (2) Progress Reports, 1967-1968 Research…