This guide to leadership development for 4-H bicycle project groups was prepared by four extension agents. The guide provides discussions of the following topics: leader identification; selection of leaders process; orientation of selected leaders; training of leaders; utilization of leaders; recognition of leaders' accomplishments; and evaluation…

An individualized instruction program in which the teacher was able to be more highly involved with 350 students than she was in five conventional classes of 25 students each is described. The success of the Basic Writing Skills course at American River College, Sacramento, California, depends largely on the careful organization of course content,…

Five units, designed as tools and guides for volunteers assisting students and teachers in skill development, are presented in this manual focusing on "instructional re-enforcement" within the social studies classroom. Unit I presents ideas for developing group dynamic skills in an inquiry centered classroom, lists suggestions for discussion group…

This curriculum unit on citizenship education examines some voluntary associations which Americans join to accomplish certain objectives. The purposes of the unit are to show students how associations take positions on certain issues, such as reforming Congress or amnesty, and how they work to effect governmental policies. It is hoped that…

This text contains 50 lessons in Dagbani for the student of Dagbani as a second language. The principal emphasis of the lessons is on developing skills in the spoken language, and study is preferable with a native speaker of Dagbani. The use of English is to be avoided except when absolutely necessary. Because of the attention given to oral…

Planning techniques described help students mesh their individual interests, values, and skills with a proposed internship, work/study, or volunteer experience through the application process itself. The application is valuable in clarifying needs and goals for the experiential project. (Author/LBH)

The work of the Commission on Voluntary Service and Action affords perspectives on the problems that agencies face in using student volunteers. Student attitudes, preparation, adjustment, and length of service are discussed. (Editor/LBH)

Using "Multimate On-File" on an IBM-PC microcomputer, a system was developed to help local and district school personnel match identified special education classroom needs with volunteer resources. The user-friendly "index card" software searches, sorts, and retrieves records and has features that can be customized to suit…

Three years after the introduction of a voluntary hepatitis B vaccination program, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine has achieved a high vaccination rate among predoctoral students and a moderate rate among postdoctoral students and faculty. However, an unexpectedly low immunity was achieved, even among vaccinated individuals. (MSE)

Paraprofessional program development in school psychology is discussed with a focus on student paraprofessional models. Presented is a rationale for the paraprofessional helper concept, an overview of key issues in using paraprofessionals and descriptions of situations for using student paraprofessionals in school psychology service delivery…

This issue contains articles on characteristics of the older adult population and how one museum program addressed them; an analysis of sensory changes in older adulthood and their implications for museum facilities and programing; what older adults can contribute to the museum; older adults as museum volunteers; and case studies of museum…

An analytical framework based on Joel Kovel's five meditations on spirit (spirit power, spirit being, spirit meaning, spirit and desire, and divine spirit) was used to explore the spirituality of committed environmental activists. A purposeful and snowball sampling method was used to interview 18 individuals with a strong commitment to…

Peer tutors can facilitate the inclusion of students with disabilities into regular education classrooms, especially in schools where money is not available for aides. The first steps in such a program are determining the best placements for students with disabilities and training the peer tutors. Training should cover expectations of peer tutors,…

This yearbook contains 14 essays that address a wide variety of issues that educators, policymakers, and others involved in education are exploring in order to expand the understanding of the burgeoning field of service learning. The following papers are included: "Youth Participation: Integrating Youth into Communities" (Peter…

The Lebanon County Family Literacy Program, a project of the Lebanon Community Library (Pennsylvania), targeted intergenerational/families and focused on coalition building, public awareness, training, and collection development. The Lebanon Community Library serves as: a centralized location for storing and disseminating materials and handouts on…