The aim of this guide is to stimulate professional reflection, dialogue and debate about learning. Education professionals in Scotland are already aware of the key issues relating to learning through the series "Curriculum for Excellence: Building the Curriculum," the recent publication "Learning Together: Opening Up Learning"…

The aim of this guide is to stimulate professional reflection, dialogue and debate about learning and how to improve it, at this time of important curriculum change. It draws together themes, features and characteristics of effective improvement through self-evaluation, and descriptions of good practice. It is a reference point for teachers who…

The use of relevant data is at the core of the school review process approach. Various forms of relevant data are gathered, including demographic data, student achievement data, community perception data, and data on the current program (e.g., curriculum, instructional strategies, school climate factors, etc.). Perception questionnaires are…

The author analyzes the historical function of human services for disabled people, presents an overview of a normalization-based approach to services, and offers initial planning considerations for implementing normalization principles in human services and the general community. (Author)

While management styles and theories differ among administrators of college radio stations, the views concerning the aspects of college radio, both on and off campus, tend to be consistent. Tendencies inherent to the administration of college radio stations are that: (1) college and university radio stations are operated in an on-going manner; (2)…

Research is reviewed on factors affecting attitudes toward mentally retarded persons, including contact, intervention, and information. (CL)

Discusses the community acceptance and benefits of dome architecture for an elementary school in Payson, Arizona. Highlights design advantages for enhancing the educational environment. (GR)

This document describes the citizen survey process as it relates to study of the parks and recreation field. A community parks and recreation survey consists of identifying the interests, desires, priorities and awareness factors of citizens regarding parks and recreation programs, resources, and facilities as well as the nature and frequency of…

Deinstitutionalization, now government policy in British Columbia, may signal the return of formerly institutionalized persons (including those with severe/profound retardation and multiple disabilities) to their communities. Possible problems may include community resistance and inadequacy or inappropriateness of existing services. (CL)

How to handle an irate individual or community group threatening to wreak havoc on board sessions. (Author/JM)

Based on the experiences of a child advocacy project in Tennessee entitled County Agents for Children, the guide -- over half of which consists of appendixes -- presents a general strategies and specific tasks for the child advocate volunteer or professional in developing community awareness. Specific ways to locate, organize, produce, distribute,…

In many communities, garbage disposal--solid waste management--is the third largest municipal expenditure and a fast growing budget item. Many small local governments have controlled the growth of these costs by recycling up to 40% of the total solid waste they produce. This guidebook can help communities identify and develop opportunities…

Attitudes toward alcohol abuse are changing in Indian country. A number of separate but complementary attitudes are creating a circle of support in the fight against alcohol abuse. These new attitudes hold that: (1) Native Americans are not condemned by their race to a destiny of alcohol-related problems, but, rather, have a choice; (2) abstinence…

This booklet is written from the perspective that small towns can survive in changing times with the right leadership. It is intended for use by educators involved with community development or by extension educators. The attitudes and behaviors of leaders are key factors that will help communities cope with change. No longer will a town survive…

School systems' attempts to obtain and maintain positive attitudes and strong support from the public are more likely to be successful if the 10 concepts discussed in this address are understood and followed. These concepts include making sure everyone involved knows the schools' strengths, problems, and plans for solving problems; constantly…