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Cox, Robin S.; Espinoza, Adriana – Journal of Employment Counseling, 2005
The authors propose a framework for career counseling in rural communities that addresses the psychosocial and economic challenges of natural disasters and other catastrophic transitions. The career-community development framework expands the notion of "client" to include a community-as-client approach within a capacity building…
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Rural Areas, Natural Disasters, Career Counseling
Kommers, Piet, Ed.; Issa, Tomayess, Ed.; Issa, Theodora, Ed.; McKay, Elspeth, Ed.; Isias, Pedro, Ed. – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2016
These proceedings contain the papers and posters of the International Conferences on Internet Technologies & Society (ITS 2016), Educational Technologies (ICEduTech 2016) and Sustainability, Technology and Education (STE 2016), which have been organised by the International Association for Development of the Information Society and…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Foreign Countries, Internet, Educational Technology
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Janiak, Richard – NHSA Dialog, 2007
In Head Start, family service workers facilitate the process for guiding and assisting families in securing services needed for specific family issues regarding health care, housing, employment, education, and/or crisis management. These services were particularly important to families following Hurricane Charley and the subsequent recovery…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Family Programs, Crisis Management, Program Effectiveness
Ogilvie, Bruce C. – 1986
This presentation provides wilderness rescue workers with an overview of the psychological reactions of victims of accidents and natural disasters and suggested responses for rescuers and caregivers. A personal account of rescue and death in a drowning accident illustrates how the rescuer can also be traumatized by such an incident and may suffer…
Descriptors: Accidents, Caregiver Role, Defense Mechanisms, Emergency Squad Personnel
United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi (Kenya). – 1981
This edition of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) annual report is structured in three parts. Part 1 focuses on three contemporary problems (ground water, toxic chemicals and human food chains and environmental economics) and attempts to solve them. Also included is a modified extract of "The Annual State of the Environment…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Micallef, Mary – 1985
This document provides a unit of lessons and activities on thunder storms and blizzards that are intended to provide students with a basic understanding of the causes and consequences of these natural disasters. The booklet is designed to be used in correlation with a science unit or as a supplement to an elementary science curriculum. The lessons…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Glossaries
Deery, Ruth – 1985
The topics of earthquakes and volcanoes are important to children but are often missing from elementary science textbooks. This document is a part of "The Natural Disaster Series" and is an attempt to supplement elementary science programs with lessons and student activities. Reasoning skills are also stressed throughout the document.…
Descriptors: Earthquakes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Geology
National Science Teachers Association, Washington, DC. – 1988
Like rain, an earthquake is a natural occurrence which may be mild or catastrophic. Although an earthquake may last only a few seconds, the processes that cause it have operated within the earth for millions of years. Until recently, the cause of earthquakes was a mystery and the subject of fanciful folklore to people all around the world. This…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Earth Science, Earthquakes, Elementary Education
Dexter, Arthur – 1973
The purpose of this study was to ascertain the feasibility of incorporating certain protective concepts into selected systems-constructed schools. These concepts were to be incorporated at a minimal cost increase, with minimal sacrifice of amenities, and with no detrimental effect on facility configuration. The environmental hazards taken into…
Descriptors: Building Plans, Civil Defense, Construction (Process), Cost Effectiveness
White, Rebecca Leigh, Ed. – Alabama Department of Education, 2005
"Alabama Education News" is published monthly except for June, July, and December by the Alabama Department of Education. This publication, authorized by Section 16-2-4 of the "Code of Alabama", as recompiled in 1975, is a public service of the Alabama Department of Education designed to inform citizens and educators about…
Descriptors: Homework, Newsletters, Public Education, Reading Difficulties
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Russell, Gordon W.; Mentzel, Robert K. – Journal of Social Psychology, 1990
Reports results of a 1984-85 study involving 261 Canadian undergraduates and their degree of sympathy for victims in each of 20 world disasters. Finds culpability singularly influential in determining degree of sympathy. Determines females showed greater empathy and recommended more financial aid than did men. (DB)
Descriptors: Altruism, Attribution Theory, Empathy, Ethical Instruction
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Foote, Edward T., II – Educational Record, 1996
The president of the University of Miami (Florida) at the time of Hurricane Andrew discusses the challenges of coping with widespread campus destruction and the resulting organizational crisis, and offers guidelines for responding rapidly and effectively to the needs and concerns of various constituents. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, College Administration, College Buildings
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Blanchard-Boehm, R. Denise; Cook, M. Jeffrey – International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2004
In July 1997, on the 10th anniversary of the great "Black Friday" Tornado, city officials of Edmonton, the print and broadcast media, agencies dealing in emergency management, and the national weather organisation recounted stories of the 1987, F5 tornado that struck Edmonton on a holiday weekend. The information campaign also presented…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, City Government, Public Education, Risk
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Brasier, Kathryn J. – Rural Sociology, 2005
This analysis reexamines factors affecting farm change during the Farm Crisis using spatial analysis techniques to identify important spatial factors and correct for spatial autocorrelation. Results indicate the importance of indicators of farm structure, percent of prime farmland, and state-level processes in predicting changes in the number of…
Descriptors: Agricultural Occupations, Geographic Distribution, Geographic Location, Farm Management
California State Office of Emergency Services, Sacramento. – 1995
This guidebook outlines a method for preparing school facilities and personnel in the event that schools are needed for disaster shelters. It serves as a blueprint for planning and preparedness. Chapter 1 provides descriptions of actual incidents in which California schools served as emergency shelters. Chapter 2 describes schools' legal…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Compliance (Legal), Cooperative Planning, Earthquakes
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