The improvement of a professional group is due, in part, to its ability for introspection and self-evaluation. This is essentially the process of "analyzing" the profession as it currently is practiced, identifying necessary changes and improvements, and "synthesizing" or creating a new image or model of the profession to…

Noting the lack of a widely accepted definition of public relations, this paper discusses several definitions that have been formulated and dismisses them as inadequate and fraught with understatement. It then suggests that a more appropriate and satisfactory approach to the problem might be to think of public relations as an immature and…

Reviews mental health counseling literature for descriptions of practice settings, mental health conceptual models, role descriptions, and essential knowledge and skills. Proposes mental health counseling definition that incorporates common elements from the review. Concludes with proposal for resolving mental health counseling's severe identity…

Reconsiders scientist-practitioner model, following brief historical account of its foundations and assumptions. Reconsideration incorporates viewpoints of science both as knowledge base and methods of knowing what is true, with social constructionism perspective. Presents suggestions for implementing scientist-practitioner model in school…

Reviews the problems of classifying gaming techniques and suggests a heuristic approach as one solution. Definitions of simulation, models, role, and game and play are discussed to help develop a classification based on a technique called gaming simulation. (Author/LRW)

This paper presents a classification and critique of evaluator roles, and discusses the power relationships in which the evaluator engages and the power and influence strategies available to the evaluator within each type of role. The paper describes an evaluator role continuum, from "evaluator as technician" to "evaluator as change agent." At one…

A model of professional socialization is elaborated on and applied to the education of lawyers. Its basic components are the organization, the persons occupying the position of student-professional, the socializing process, and the long-term outcome of socialization. A method to influence the development of professional identity is described. (MSE)

For more than a quarter of a century self-esteem increasingly has been viewed as the magic key to success and happiness. Earned self-esteem is based on learning to tolerate frustration and delay, to care for others, to work hard, and to persevere in the face of obstacles. These tasks of developing relationships and competencies enable one to…

Discusses the relationship between the person learning a foreign language, the methodology employed, and the environment using the paradigms of T. Parsons. Notes that the functional method has adapted some of these functions and suggests ways to incorporate the others. (AMH)

Argues that the issues raised by the exchange of papers between Simon Borg and Paul Rastall are fundamental to the process of education and to the roles and identities of teachers and researchers. Points out that the distinction between the two kinds of knowledge within which education operates lies at the heart of the problem of bridging practice…

In asking whether certain forms of professionalism are unsuitable for adventure education, the point is made that our professionalism is based on our world view. Compares elemental and city-capitalism world views, and discusses ideal types of professionalism: bureaucratic, vocational (liberational), and relatedness-diversity. Suggests that…

Speech and language consultation services are presented as a viable form of service delivery in the public schools. Expert and process models are discussed and the roles and responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist are highlighted for each model. Consultation services are seen as a supplement to individual or small group direct therapy.…

Health and its cognate disciplines are the subject of wrenching changes in Western society today, changes calling for creative response on the part of institutions offering educational programs in the health disciplines. (MLW)

Provides a model that explains persistent obstacles to clear communication--notably culture, tradition, conditioning, distractions, and feedback--and suggests means of overcoming them. (JW)

Information managers promote research generally by knowing about knowing and by working within a paradigm that spans all paradigms. Argues that information professionals underestimate their actual and potential influence on other disciplines and that an emphasis on practical skills obscures the role of theory. Discusses the need for further…