The purpose of this study was to report the use of Kolb's Learning Style Inventory in investigating its effectiveness as a guide to counselors and faculty in dealing with adult learners. Describes the learning styles of adults in nontraditional occupational education programs. (JOW)

Explains why career education is needed, how it is being implemented, the extent to which it has produced evidence of its worth, and suggests ways in which parents can become involved. (JOW)

Reviews data-based research concerning career development interventions with college students. Results suggested that most approaches are effective. Short term interventions designed to facilitate career maturity and the development of decision making skills through a behavioral orientation are most prevalent and their effectiveness has been…

Describes the development of an automatic referral system (Autorf) on an inpatient alcohol and day unit (N=150). Preliminary results with regard to the validity of the Autorf system are reported. Implications for treatment of alcoholics and program efficiency are discussed. (JAC)

The "training for impact" model outlines an approach to training that produces results meaningful to management, demonstrating that transfer of skills has occurred. (SK)

Compared the effectiveness of the Relationship Enhancement Program (RE) and the Minnesota Couples Communication Program (CC) with 46 couples in the treatment groups. Results showed that RE was more effective in increasing marital communication and marital satisfaction. Couples experiencing low marital satisfaction were best helped by RE. (JAC)

The policy statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics on the Doman-Delacato approach to treating children with neurological handicaps cites lack of reseach support for the method and concludes that its demands may overburden families without achieving progress that would not be accounted for by growth and development. (CL)

Describes an alcohol education project implemented in a volunteer youth organization in which teenagers (N=54) participated in a district workshop and then presented information on alcohol use and misuse to various groups in their county. Tested the project for two years in 13 counties and evaluated its effectiveness. (LLL)

Discusses pretherapy preparation in relation to the research of the past two decades, including a review and critical analysis of the research. Implications for group therapists are discussed. (Author/JAC)

An adult chronic schizophrenic, residual type, with an additional diagnosis of mild-moderate retardation, received social skills training (SST). Videotaped role-play assessments showed change occurred following SST, while a multiple-baseline design demonstrated functional control over the behaviors. (Author/CL)

The following forces that play on policymaking are examined: Social and cultural influences, the caste system with its attendant anxiety to conform, warring between equals, the competitive spirit unleased. On the question of what should be incorporated in policy, the author states that vocational educators should look inwardly and seek to make…

In multisite evaluation studies, questions of primary interest often focus on whether particular facets of implementation or other aspects of classroom or school environments are critical to a program's success. However, the differences with which teachers implement programs can depend on an array of factors, including differences in their…

Nearly two decades of research has taught some powerful lessons about how to design and implement meaningful and effective professional development for teachers. This newsletter examines the characteristics of high-quality professional development and offers some suggestions for improving its impact and effectiveness. For reform efforts centered…

Cornerstone is a national initiative designed to improve the quality of literacy instruction in low-performing, high-poverty elementary schools. The 2004-05 school year marked the fifth year of the implementation of the Cornerstone National Literacy Initiative. By the end of this fifth year, Cornerstone activities were being carried out in 22…