Relates Stock and Thelan's trainability index to openness and empathy by testing the job effectiveness of community and mental health aides. (MB)

This article reviews developments in the small group training field, provides a brief historical perspective on group training and working definitions for some of the more frequently mentioned types of small groups and comments on research on professional and ethical issues. Comment by James D. Beck follows. (Author/CJ)

Describes a recent innovative pilot project in teacher education wherein undergraduate education students were offered experiences expanding their concept of the dynamics of child development and of their perceptions of self and their own roles. (JM)

Describes an experimental group in which college students were encouraged to explore their processes of identity formation. Group activities included role-playing, data gathering from families of origin, interpersonal feedback, and group discussion. In addition, members kept diaries and wrote short reviews of books. (RC)

Argues that a lively and balanced social interaction among students is essential for successful second language instruction. Suggests that teachers receive training in interpersonal relationships and group dynamics and that they plan activities promoting effective classroom interaction. Defines communication rules and describes procedures intended…

Describes an inservice teacher education model used to aid teachers who work with mainstreamed special needs students. Also presented is an evaluation of the model. (LRA)

Provides guidance for teachers and administrators in developing and implementing ability awareness programs designed to foster greater understanding of people with disabilities and increase students' sensitivity toward individual differences. Topics include choosing a program coordinator, establishing a committee, planning meetings, clarifying…

Suggests that teachers who take time to discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with students send more sensitive and understanding graduates into the community. Provides a brief overview of the legislation and explains its relevance both within the business community and society as a whole. (MAB)

Discusses gender-equity issues in science and engineering classrooms. Emily Wadsworth, assistant director of Women in Engineering Programs at Purdue University, developed Classroom Climate Workshops to act out scenarios that highlight gender inequality and encourage females to remain in these disciplines. (AIM)

Although it is widely agreed that teacher sensitivity to individual learning differences (ILDs) is an integral component of effective teaching, little research has focused on how to develop this sensitivity in teachers. This study describes the reported effects of a year-long professional development course designed to sensitize 14 teachers to…

The involvement of high school students with disabilities in after-school and cocurricular activities declined nationwide between 2001 and 2006 (Institute of Education Sciences, n.d.). The Partners Club at East Anchorage High School in Alaska, however, is an example of how such activities can support relationships between nondisabled students and…