The format for this curriculum guide, written for nurse practitioner faculty, consists of learning objectives, content outline, teaching methodology suggestions, references and recommended readings. Part 1 of the guide, Recognition of Early and Chronic Alcoholism, deals with features of alcoholism such as epidemiological data and theories,…

The paper presents developmental charts detailing the needs and patterns of very young visually impaired children. Five age levels are considered (0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-.25 years, 2.5-4 years, and 4-5 years) within the context of auditory awareness, body image, development of meaningful language, tactual awareness and manipulative skills,…

Responds to Knoop and Wagner by citing higher education as an organization that has used "alternant leadership" without system change. States that alternant leadership could result in a psychological dislocation for many individuals, and proposes a performance contract that is renewed annually. Related articles are EA 519 582 and 584.…

The author outlines ways to integrate work identity and social identity in order to improve the quality of life. He presents a model for maintaining balance between personal and professional growth, which can stimulate achievement in six areas of human potential. (SK)

Describes the importance of the psychological factors of motivation, learned helplessness, and self-esteem in learning at the community college level. (PR)

This report addresses some of the problems and issues involved in psychological assessment of refugee clients in mental health programs and surveys the assessment procedures in current use. Part I discusses the problems and issues involved in the psychological assessment of ethnic minority and refugee clients, summarizes some of the background…

Psychology teachers have been encouraged to teach psychology both as a scientific enterprise and as applications to personal and social problems. Classroom problems that arise, e.g., Should a psychology teacher provide psychological counseling to a needy student? are discussed. (RM)

Discusses information garnered by the Center for Early Adolescence (North Carolina) from parent surveys, visits to programs, and conversations with youth workers, program directors, and young people concerning successful after-school programing for young adolescents. Adolescent needs (diversity, self-exploration, participation, physical activity)…

A method of informally interviewing parents of children who have died or are seriously ill--before a small group of medical students in pediatric rotations--helps to sensitize students to parent attitudes, needs, and grief patterns, and gives a longitudinal perspective of the physician's role and the disease process. (MSE)

Codependency and its effect on the professional lives of directors of early childhood programs is described. Characteristics of codependent administrators, the need for confrontation of codependent behaviors, and suggested sources of help for codependency are discussed. (LB)

This book is a companion volume to "Best Practices in School Psychology," and contains both revisions of earlier chapters and chapters on new topics. Materials are organized around the idea that there are some best practices that the school psychologist should know about and be able to implement. The 69 chapters in this book were written by…

Although the primary focus of this book is on curriculum and instruction, the social, psychological, and historical context of the holistic curriculum are also considered. This curriculum seeks to develop the whole individual by fostering a sense of connectedness within oneself and with others. Various connections--between logic and intuition,…

The strategy of diagnostic supervision, and the diagnostic conference, are outlined in this paper. Diagnostic supervision involves the supervisor and teachers in a process of recognizing needs, stating problems, and agreeing on objectives for the teachers' instructional improvement. The diagnostic conference, one tool used within the process,…

Examines from legal and psychological perspectives counseling services that are provided to minors without parental knowledge or consent. Explores current mental health agency policies and practices, and makes recommendations regarding the counseling needs and rights of minors. (SKC)

In response to changing social norms and "psychosocial epidemics" disrupting children's lives, schools must become more important agents of character development, providing education in civic virtue and personality adjustment. Schools'"damage control" function cannot succeed without involving families and reevaluating existing…