This article describes some of the "games" or roles delinquents play in order to achieve excitement and happiness within their lives. (JH)

Results of four experiments assessing the contributions of rehearsal, modeling, and coaching to an experimental assertion-training program are reported. (Author)

Paper presented at the 1972 TESOL Convention in Washington, D.C. (DD)

Examined family background variables in relation to women's (N=400) adherence to feminist ideology and commitment to a self-perception as a "feminist." Results showed the only factors differentiating women who uphold feminist ideology from those who do not is perception of mothers' ideology and nonreligious background. (WAS)

Examines the value premises underlying the "information versus instruction" debate in reference librarianship in light of the technological design issues now facing librarianship. Economic and technological developments that may affect the future of reference services are described. A 32-item reference list is included. (Author/JL)

In rating the appropriateness of nontraditional jobs for men and women, indications are that students' attitudes can be changed by exposure to nontraditional models. The study of written job descriptions which were rated by students analyzes male and female sex-typed attitudes and beliefs about appropriateness of gender to career. (CM)

Describes teachers who inspired students to become teachers. (JL)

Discusses women students' needs in higher education by analyzing the responses of 500 women university students to a survey on role models and conflict in their roles as student, employee, mate, and family member. Relates study findings to the needs of community college students. (WL)

To influence children in deciding not to smoke, a program, Wisconsin Athletes Against Cancer, was designed and implemented in grades four through eight. Athletes served as role models and delivered anti-smoking messages. Athlete preparation, the presentation format, and feedback and evaluation methods are discussed. (JN)

Health educators need to assist students in becoming more effective peer educators so that they can provide accurate information and advice concerning health and safety behavior to their peers. An effective peer education technique is role modeling, in which a peer imitates the meritorious behavior of the peer educator. (JN)

As law schools shed their pervasive elitism, clinical training will grow in scope and importance. Lawyers who meet the demands of a broad-based clientele cannot function with the limited skills that traditional education has provided. Law schools will have to train people to operate independently. (MLW)

There is no need for a special unit to be developed about courtesy. Everyday activities and situations offer ample opportunity for its practice, for children will imitate the good manners they see adults using. (Author/SJL)

Male student nurses encounter unique conflicts in the nursing education process that can interfere with their learning abilities and ultimately their success. This article examines these conflicts and offers a variety of teaching strategies to combat them. (Author/CT)

Identifies probable causes for the massive unemployment among Black youth and proposes a philosophy and action program to assist in correcting the imbalance. The four probable causes are tradition, alienation, absence of role models, and absence of a work ethic. (CT)

Uses excerpts from research on aging by Margaret Mead as background on the topic of the tremendous global social changes which have resulted in changes for the role of grandparents and elders. Suggests how educators can use the experiences of older people to teach students about change. (DB)