Proposes that a primary objective for educators should be to foster student ability to gain knowledge independently and pursue areas of interest in an educational setting with limited teacher assistance. Lists seven suggestions that may be used to encourage independent thinking and problem solving. (JD)

Implementation of a developmental transcript potentially involves a number of complex issues and a variety of persons. An extensive survey of students and a sampling of parental responses to key issues indicate that there is strong support for the basic concept but differing viewpoints on implementation procedures. (Author)

Suggests a total student development program as part of a dental behavior science curriculum and as a unifying force. Any such student program would be accompanied by parallel and compatible programs of faculty, instructional, and organizational development. This program may be applied to other professional schools. (Author/BEF)

Examines changes in students' sense of autonomy and in their ability to manage their emotions, as described by Chickering's vectors, in relation to residence hall environments. Results neither support nor refute the all-freshman hall. Participants moved developmentally along the Autonomy Scale. Freshman women increased their scores on the Impulse…

A return to a more structured undergraduate education with a return to distribution requirements would be disastrous for higher education, says the author. What is needed is an understanding of the students' world, their needs, and their future needs. Old ideas should be discarded, fundamentals examined, and creativity accepted. (Editor/LBH)

Presents a critique of the values clarification model as developed by Louis E. Raths and associates in such works as "Values and Teaching: Working with Values in the Classroom" and "Values Clarification: A Handbook of Suggestions". They are critically evaluated with reference to theoretical considerations and to other models of…

A teacher describes his experiences teaching sex education, how his program began and developed, and offers suggestions for starting a sex education program. (RK)

The writings of Alfred North Whitehead, a philosopher who died in 1947, offer much food for thought to present-day educators. Author reviews these writings. (Editor/RK)

Performing artists watch and share as children and teacher explore the creative process. (Editor)

Drafting courses at the Beverly Hills High School, California, are taught with the aid of checksheets providing step-by-step instructions of how to proceed through the course, with student work and grade records for each step. The drafting laboratory, courses, and the checksheet system are described. (MF)

Believes that there can be a useful transfer of teaching techniques from the field of language education to music education. Her article on developing music reading readiness with young children suggests the use of note cards (similar to word cards) to develop visual as well as aural identity of notational patterns. (Editor)

A Discrepancy Evaluation Model is used to assess how effectively the career development needs of University of Virginia students are being met. (Author)

How far have middle schools made a distinctive contribution to the education of children in their age-group? Have their chances of innovation now gone forever? Looks at some of their current difficulties. (Editor/RK)

This article discusses the personal, academic, mechanical, and placement support needed by blind college students. Financial, community, and commercial resources are identified, and suggestions are offered to counselors for developing programs that enhance faculty sensitivity and blind student development. (Author)

The transition from upper secondary to undergraduate university education in Australia is examined. It is suggested that in the student's first year of university, the year 13, increased efforts must be made to make the student aware of the dual nature of education; i.e., the acquisition of knowledge as well as social responsibility. (LBH)