Examines adaptation strategies used by hearing-impaired listeners and considers the implications of age-related hearing loss for counseling, intervention, and self-management. Outlines information on hearing aids and on practical communication strategies and the growing importance of these strategies as the population grows increasingly older.…

Qualitative methods revealed six areas of need of minority ethnic deaf people (MEDP): (1) communication barriers; (2) a lack of recognition of the needs of MEDP; (3) inappropriate service delivery and lack of information about available services; (4) insufficient cultural sensitivity by service providers; (5) issues of user involvement; and (6) a…

Examines the effects of facial expression and posture of teachers on the reactions of schoolchildren. Finds that smiling and frowning have strong effects while the effects of posture and gesture are weaker. Reports that touch and explaining gestures are seen as positive by the students and controlling gestures are viewed as negative. (KO)

Discusses theoretical procedures for introducing educational innovation. Shows how adult education innovations in Tanzania have been based upon misconceptions. Finds that the top down flow of innovations with its attendant communications problems and the overly broad scope of innovations are the major sources of misconceptions. Urges inclusion of…

The complex set of economic problems facing Black families can best be understood from a communication perspective. Corporate America historically has taken advantage of its access to information and use of communication media to control the economic conditions of Black families. Through research and communication technology Black families can…

Clarity and completeness of communication are keys to effective rehabilitation counseling. Crucial individual and cross-cultural linguistic misunderstandings often need to be overcome. Of prime concern in the education of rehabilitation counselors is the cultivation of precise thinking and the ability to elicit accurate, helpful, and complete…

A discussion of Arab-American business communication problems criticizes current Arabic instruction and argues that, if Western commercial interests are to participate in the Arab market, they must understand Arab interest in educating their own citizens to decrease dependency on foreigners and depend less on Arabs' knowledge of English. (MSE)

Based on the idea that pharmacy students need to develop effective verbal communication skills, a study looked at successful verbal communication, communication breakdown, and communication repair behaviors in pharmacy classes and practice settings and in the perceptions of students, professors, and preceptors. Common deficiencies and recommended…

Examines the major transactions regarding violence during the course of transcribed psychiatric evaluations for 92 recently violent patients. Coded and cross-tabulated the mentioning and action taken for patients describing violence. Findings support a progressive decrease in the discussion of violence and apparent breaches in the flow of…

Perspectives on facilitated communication are presented in this transcript of a conversation between an educator and the mother of a 16-year-old son with severe disabilities. Issues discussed include the impact of facilitated communication on the parent, and the parent's preference that educators inform parents prior to making service changes. (SW)

By coupling the creative synergy of a school's staff with some field-tested planning strategies, any advisory program can be improved and focused on students' concerns. This article describes a middle school's efforts to link thematic units for learning with advisement opportunities. Step-by-step lesson plans for exploring stereotypical…

Analysis of interview, observation and other data showed that school-district norms (lack of vision, lack of trust, defensiveness, constant turnover, and poor communication), were obstructive of school-revitalization goals, particularly the crucial goal of redesigning instruction for at-risk students, which requires a change-and-empowerment…

Presents a critical discourse analysis of a board of trustees meeting at a New Zealand secondary school. Shows how distorted communication can arise in administrative settings when some stakeholders are not represented. Also describes a group of emancipatory leaders who work in children's best interests. (Contains 37 references.) (MLH)

Finds that graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) experience eight interrelated types of communication concern (self, task, impact, role conflict, teaching, area knowledge, procedural knowledge, and time management). Shows that GTA variables of expected duties, prior teaching experience, newness to area, foreign or domestic birth, and age are likely…

In recent surveys, superintendents and principals reported several reasons why principals lose their jobs: failure to communicate positively; make wise decisions; build confidence, trust, and support among constituents; and manage complex political influences. Principals cited politics, ineffective administrative practices, and board conflicts.…