This document looks at the research that has been conducted on the student development concept and considers its nature, effectiveness, and deficiencies. Research in student development is defined as research that attempts to ascertain if a particular theory-based student development intervention or treatment resulted in the theorized effect or…

This book on student housing and residential life contains the following articles: (1) "New Challenges and Goals for Residential Life Programs" (Blimling); (2) "Student Development in the Residential Environment" (Winston and Anchors); (3) "Psychosocial Development in College" (White and Porterfield); (4) "Intellectual, Ethical, and Moral…

An attempt was made to increase the competency skills of 44 male students in grades 7 to 9 through the Socratic teaching of the theory of security and independence, the behavioral practice of coping skills, or both. (Editor)

Author considered what could be done to foster the need for thinking and acting internationally. (Author/RK)

The purpose of this article is to propose a course geared toward higher education that would help the student to become perceptually aware and "tuned-in" to what is going on in his immediate surroundings. (Author)

Teacher considered the part pleasure plays in education and the teacher's responsibility in helping students realize that pleasure. (RK)

This paper constituted a plea for educators to ensure that the distinction between familiarity with literature and experience of literature is made. It provided a five-part plan for teaching to elicit the experience of literature. (Author/RK)

In this article science kits were considered as units developed to encourage children to become actively involved in learning through the testing and investigation of a variety of materials. (Author/RK)

Articles provided suggestions for young students to develop through their own designs. (RK)

Article examined the part played by liberal arts in educational history and projected its role in the future. (RK)

Author explained the steps in preparing a pop-hit listening guide, from the selection of recordings through the development of question-answer formats to the use of graphic aids. He presented a brief but solid package on how to use music that captured student interest while stimulating the intellect. (Editor/RK)

Argues that teenagers want to learn and describes using the "Odyssey" to encourage fourteen year old male students to confront inner-conflicts. (RB)

Author described the use of contracts in a general music class. As well, she provided a lengthy list of suggested contract activities that readers might wish to try in their own classroom. (Editor/RK)

Semester-long program of orientation and counseling was developed to aid students in adjusting to college and developing their own life styles. Program was centered around a course in student development. (Author/EK)

Author utilized poetry to inspire her students to do their best in their classwork as well as in their lives. (RK)