Psychologists who are infant specialists play important roles in clinical assessment, intervention, and research with infants who have developmental disabilities and their families. Specific training experiences helpful to professional development are reviewed and their implications for training programs are discussed. (Author/DB)

A theory of legal problem solving is presented and proposed as a foundation for designing instruction and for analyzing law-related problems. It is argued that the development of problem-solving skills should be made the primary goal of legal education as a whole. (MSE)

A model for training teachers to deal effectively with gifted children is proposed. Three levels of training are delineated to meet the needs of the classroom teacher, the cluster/resource teacher of the gifted, and the gifted program administrator. Content and program design are outlined. (MSE)

Discusses the need to teach methods of materials conservation to library and information science students and proposes an ideal syllabus. The feasibility of the ideal is examined and two realistic syllabi, one for all students and one for specialists, are suggested. (Author/CLB)

Usable needs assessment data from 66 agribusinesses and 61 associations showed they preferred distance education programs that were individually targeted or general programs on contemporary issues or for certification/licensure. Proprietary programs were desired on training, new products, and marketing strategies; however, there was concern about…

In 3 community-based programs, 170 adult educators and 386 older adult participants were surveyed. Top five outcomes goals for both groups involved vocational development, personal growth, general knowledge, basic education, and health education. Differences were largely in rank ordering. Educators also ranked process goals; educational climate…

A survey of 2,021 Nevada employers received 1,124 usable responses indicating significant differences in their interest in adult basic education services. Larger organizations were more interested (57% of those with more than 500 employees). They were most interested in methods to encourage attendance and in availability of information about…

Discusses the development of literacy and the influence of parents on a child's literacy; considers the effects of illiteracy on parental involvement in schools; describes the development of the Family Literacy Programs which address parents' and children's educational needs; and explains activities at the National Center for Family Literacy.…

Knowledge about pain and the impact of a pain elective on their subsequent learning were measured in 40 fourth-year occupational therapy students. Students scored highest on items addressing the physiological basis of pain with a more limited understanding of the psychosocial components. (Author/JOW)

This article describes the development of special education in East Germany from the close of World War II through the cold war period, and examines the problems and challenges currently facing special education in a reunified Germany. These include a lack of infrastructure, economic needs, staffing problems, and needed curriculum changes. (DB)

Drawing on constructivist theory, the author proposes a shift from needs meeting to needs making. He examines how needs making is conducted through communicative activity and how it is affected by structural forces within and outside the organization. (SK)

Describes the Older Adults Network of the International Council for Adult Education and its efforts to identify educational needs common to older adults worldwide. Offers brief descriptions of 12 exemplary programs funded by the network, which focus on such concerns as literacy, retirement, social action, vocational training, and cultural…

Describes Nepal, its religious, educational, and employment environments, and what effect these have had on deaf citizens and explains certain discriminatory actions facing deaf persons. Efforts to rectify these conditions and promote deaf awareness are discussed. (GLR)

Survey responses from 250 (of 295) Virginia business educators found them concerned with keeping instruction relevant to workplace needs and with integrating business education into academic curriculum. They want professional associations to advocate at state and local levels and to provide regional professional development. (SK)

Total quality management can be applied in the classroom to improve productivity, reduce costs, and improve the quality of education. The willingness of the institution to survey its customers and respond to needs and suggestions is of utmost importance. (Author/JOW)