Eight model competencies for attending behavior are presented. The data which are presented indicate that these competencies can be measured reliably. Although these competencies were developed for use with microcounseling training, they are easily adaptable to other training programs. (Author)

Retention of verbal helping skills by human service worker trainees who had completed the Danish and Hauer (1973) training program earlier was explored. Trainees (N = 26) engaged in three helping interviews--before training, immediately following training, and seven months later. High skill levels at posttraining were generally not maintained at…

This study quantified professional contributions of 411 counselor education faculties in the United States based on presentations at the APGA National Convention, publications in APGA journals, and leadership in APGA and its divisions during 1975-76. A critical response to this study is also provided. (Author)

Employment interview research since 1949 is reviewed, with emphasis on recent data-based literature (1969-1976), and counselor utilization of this material to aid clients who are approaching job interviews is discussed. (Author)

The results of a study conducted in Indiana of attitudes of counselor educators and guidance directors lends support to use of "counselor aides" in secondary school guidance services. While some school systems employ persons in a paraprofessional role, there appears to be little standardization in terms of their selection, training or use. (Author)

Discusses the advantages of West Germany's "studienseminar" system of English teacher training. (DD)

Offers six pedagogical and organizational changes to assist teachers of reading in a Mainstreaming program and to accommodate a wider range of individual needs in their classrooms. (JM)

Describes the use of survival learning materials to teach reluctant readers and presents a sample survival kit on the topic of cars. (MKM)

This article discusses the problems invovled in presenting grammar in a threshold approach to French as a second language. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

This article outlines and comments on the system of "capitalizable units" and the threshold level approach to the teaching of second languages. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Recordings of various sound effects may be used to stimulate dialogue in foreign language classes. Examples are given. (CHK)

Some methods of teaching narrative are outlined, using an approach stressing the correlation of verb form and language function. Emphasis is placed on the salient features of narrative, notably chronological sequence. Actual teaching material shows how tabulation and information transfer techniques can be employed in story-telling. (CHK)

This study was undertaken to determine the relative effectiveness of communicative and noncommunicative oral language practice in beginning college French. Two groups of students were compared regarding type of oral practice. Communicative practice students were superior to noncommunicative practice students in ability to send and receive messages…

A system of patient handling was devised at the University of Virginia. All unscheduled primary care patients as well as walk-in patients making their third visit were seen in the Attending Clinic to assure a proper disposition. Data on this system and its usefulness in maintaining continuity are presented. (Editor/LBH)