Describes a six-week organic chemistry course developed for gifted elementary students. Includes discussion of course activities and syllabus of course experiments and demonstrations. An informal evaluation and exam results indicate that the course was successful. (JN)

During a merger, an Australian high school was designated as specializing in foreign languages and developed a program consisting of six languages (French, German, Italian, Modern Greek, Latin, and Mandarin Chinese). The program is described, focusing on admission policies, testing procedures, program design and administration, facilities, and…

Six public specialized schools for high ability (gifted and talented) students that provide the opportunity to develop a particular skill or intellectual bent are described. Special attention is focused on philosophical concerns, problems, and benefits of the specialized school, along with student identification and admission, curricula, and…

Preparation for college or life, working conditions and continuing education for high school chemistry teachers, and form/function of high school chemistry textbooks were addressed in presentations at the Seventh Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (Stillwater, Oklahoma 1982). Workshops, lectures, and demonstrations were also presented to…

Recent, current, and projected programs in British Columbia to improve vocational English skills in the labor force are described. The programs include preemployment, training, and on-the-job components. Some are for specific industries or union groups. Common elements, successes, and problems are summarized. (MSE)

Describes establishment and operation of a university-based computer center at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, focusing on student/teacher programs and software development and use. The center offers a centralized source of information, training, and education in computer literacy and computer science for precollege students. (JN)

Discusses sexual harassment in the academic environment. In nine articles discusses issues in development and implementation of sexual harassment policies, informal grievance procedures, and counseling techniques for dealing with sexual harassment. Presents survey results documenting harassment on college campuses and an annotated listing of…

Issues related to sex education programs in public schools are addressed, focusing on public support, opposition by special groups (frequently religious groups), "crash" programs to reverse such trends as teenage pregnancy, requisites for effective family life programs, and values clarification in sex education programs. (SK)

Describes the educational needs of the pediatric cancer patient in returning to school. Discusses attitudes of parents and school personnel. Presents a seminar for teachers and school nurses of elementary pupils treated at a cancer center. (RC)

Defines stress, explains a dynamic model of stress, and provides strategies for reducing stress in teachers. Describes a two-prong inservice program to be led by counselors. The first prong is a series of inservice workshops. The second prong is a professional support group led by the school counselor. (Author)

A nationwide survey on graduate training in school psychology indicated that the vast majority of programs remain committed to emphasizing the direct service triad of psychoeducational assessment, school consultation, and behavioral intervention. A very high percentage of programs employ a comprehensive practicum and internship experience. (Author)

Briefly reviews three programs which foster self-directed learning: "Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools,""Environmental Studies," and "Science 5/13." Includes a chart of words and phrases characterizing self-directed and other-directed learning. (SK)

Data were collected on children's (N=80) sex, race, stanine score on achievement tests, and pretest performance in order to determine the differential effects of the Project AWARE. Findings indicated that children involved in the program achieved greater personal adjustment and accepted responsibility for negative outcomes in social situations.…

Describes the organizational, managerial and instructional characteristics of an urban school that worked effectively with problem students. Examined and discussed are the specific practices, procedures, programs, and behavioral patterns implemented by the school as well as results. (Author/JLF)

Presents a new focus of evaluation, known as knowledge development, and describes early attempts to implement the concept by the Department of Labor's Youth Programs Office, particularly Youthwork, one of the intermediary corporations contracting to improve school achievement and subsequent youth employment. Discusses guidelines for demonstration…