To bring about educational change, parents and citizens must become politically active in the school system. Parents can help their children during times of educational change by making learning fun, rewarding learning, and teaching critical thinking skills. (DF)

The author decribes the conceptualization, justification, development, program content, and outcomes of "Operation Inside-Out," a four-day live-in experience for 50 undergraduate and graduate special education students in a large residential facility for approximately 800 mentally retarded persons, aged six to 85 years old. (MC)

Presents the findings of a one-year follow-up of the participants in the Florida Master Teacher Seminars for Community College Faculty and the National Master Teacher Seminar, which focused on rational analysis of instructional problems and the development of action plans involving realistic, creative solutions. (AYC)

The functions of Australian higher education institutions are examined in terms of the knowledge and skill needs of each sector. A new evaluation technique that clarifies the complexity of student thinking required at each level is applied to the programs, producing a rationale for admission and degree structure. (MSE)

Students in programs overseas for American undergraduates tended to view their adventure not as an integral part of an educational program with clear purposes but more often as an escape from traditional education into an experimental world. Students need to come properly prepared and expecting to work and think. (MLW)

Notes that while gifted students have characteristics that suggest superior reading ability, not all of them become capable readers. Proposes a teaching program that is different in content, method, and pacing to help these children reach their potential. (FL)

Describes how quality circles were implemented at Des Moines Area Community College, following the administration of a quality of work life survey of college employees. Reveals benefits in terms of improved quality and satisfaction; provides information on the quality circle process. (DMM)

Suggests that a successful composition inservice program revolves around four components--theory/knowledge, categories or schema, teacher attitudes, and teacher behavior. Concludes that as teachers acquire knowledge of categories, and as they change attitudes toward self-assessing and revising, they change their behavior. (FL)

Programs in which handicapped students tutor their nonhandicapped peers can enhance the tutors' academic achievement and personal/social growth. Steps to be considered in developing such programs include determining the type of tutoring (peer, cross-age, adult-child, etc.), choosing a content area, training and supervising the tutors, and…

Federal education cutbacks, declining enrollments, and educational quality have important implications for physical education programs. Attitudes towards physical education can be influenced by political action at the state level and development of quality instruction. (DF)

Due to declining enrollment in teacher education programs, an aging teaching population, fewer job opportunities, and increased community interest in sports, school systems are facing difficulties in obtaining qualified coaching professionals. When noncertified individuals are hired, educators lose control of the sports program. Suggestions for…

Becoming a teacher involves a combination of skill, attitude, and knowledge for which a theory of role transition from student to teacher provides a framework. Stages of this process and interventions teacher educators can use to foster movement through the stages are explored. (Author/DF)

A partnership between Honeywell and a Minnesota school district benefited both organizations through shared resources and provision of staff development programs. Details on how this collaborative project was designed and implemented are discussed. (DF)

Presents one position on consultation that integrates a theoretical model, a process model, and a curriculum for training school-based mental health consultants. Elements of the proposed curriculum include: ethics, relationship building, maintaining rapport, defining problems, gathering data, sharing information, generating and supporting…

Explains differences between Title I and Chapter I in four primary areas: targeting of funds; fiscal requirements; program design, implementation, and evaluation; and accountability. Argues that the changes significantly diminish the federal role in compensatory education, allow for abuse in implementation of the program, and may cause serious…